Cooling system for cooling a flow of milk, milk storage facility, milking system, and method for reconfiguring a cooling system

    公开(公告)号:US10470430B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-12

    申请号:US15502890

    申请日:2015-08-07

    Inventor: Jerzy Stopa

    Abstract: A cooling system for cooling a flow of milk includes a first and a second refrigeration system; a first and a second intermediate coolant circulating system; and a line manifold interconnectable between the first and second intermediate coolant circulating systems, wherein coolant in the first intermediate coolant circulating system is in heat exchange connection with the first refrigeration system in a first heat exchange section and coolant in the second intermediate coolant circulating system is in heat exchange connection with the second refrigeration system in a second heat exchange section. The cooling system is reconfigurable between first operation configuration providing two-stage cooling of the flow of milk and a second operation configuration providing one-stage cooling of the flow of milk.

    COOLING SYSTEM FOR COOLING A FLOW OF MILK, MILK STORAGE FACILITY, MILKING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR RECONFIGURING A COOLING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20170231188A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-17

    申请号:US15502890

    申请日:2015-08-07

    Inventor: Jerzy STOPA

    CPC classification number: A01J9/04 F28D15/00 F28F27/02

    Abstract: A cooling system for cooling a flow of milk includes a first and a second refrigeration system; a first and a second intermediate coolant circulating system; and a line manifold interconnectable between the first and second intermediate coolant circulating systems, wherein coolant in the first intermediate coolant circulating system is in heat exchange connection with the first refrigeration system in a first heat exchange section and coolant in the second intermediate coolant circulating system is in heat exchange connection with the second refrigeration system in a second heat exchange section. The cooling system is reconfigurable between first operation configuration providing two-stage cooling of the flow of milk and a second operation configuration providing one-stage cooling of the flow of milk.

    Thermal energy battery with enhanced heat exchange capability and modularity
    3.
    发明授权
    Thermal energy battery with enhanced heat exchange capability and modularity 有权
    热能电池具有增强的热交换能力和模块化

    公开(公告)号:US09557120B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-31

    申请号:US14050167

    申请日:2013-10-09

    Abstract: This invention provides a thermal energy battery having an insulated tank contains a multitude of densely packed plastic tubes filled with a phase-change material (PCM, such as ice) that changes from solid to liquid and vice-versa. Energy is stored when the PCM transitions from liquid to solid form, and released when the PCM transitions back from solid to liquid form. The tubes are arranged vertically, span the height of a well-insulated tank, and are immersed in heat transfer fluid (HTF) contained within the tank. The HTF is an aqueous solution with a freezing point temperature below the freezing point temperature of the chosen PCM. The HTF remains in liquid form at all times during the operation of the battery. Diffusers located allow the HTF to be extracted uniformly from the tank, pumped and cooled by a liquid chiller situated outside the tank and then and inserted back into the tank.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种具有绝热罐的热能电池,其包含多个密集填充的塑料管,其填充有从固体变为液体的相变材料(PCM,例如冰),反之亦然。 当PCM从液体转变为固体形式时,储存能量,并且当PCM从固体转化为液态时释放能量。 管垂直布置,跨越绝热箱体的高度,并浸没在罐内所含的传热流体(HTF)中。 HTF是冰点温度低于所选PCM的冰点温度的水溶液。 在电池运行期间,HTF始终保持液态。 位于的扩散器允许从罐中均匀地提取HTF,通过位于罐外部的液体冷却器泵送和冷却,然后插入罐中。

    Apparatus and method for cooling a product
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for cooling a product 有权
    用于冷却产品的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06131398A

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-17

    申请号:US68291

    申请日:1999-06-07

    Abstract: An apparatus for cooling a product comprises a first evaporator and a second evaporator separate from the first evaporator, a first heat exchanger incorporating the first evaporator and a second heat exchanger incorporating the second evaporator. In operation, the product or an intermediate heat transfer medium is cooled in at least two first stages. During the first stage, heat is withdrawn from the product or the medium by the first evaporator cooling the product or the medium to an intermediate temperature. During the second stage, heat is withdrawn from the product or the medium by the second evaporator further cooling the product or the medium to the desired temperature. Since the product or the medium is partially cooled by an evaporator operating at a higher evaporating temperature than required for achieving the desired temperature, an improved energy efficiency is achieved.

    Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / EP95 / 04402 Sec。 371日期1999年6月7日 102(e)日期1999年6月7日PCT提交1995年11月7日PCT公布。 第WO97 / 16962号公报 日期1997年5月15日用于冷却产品的设备包括与第一蒸发器分离的第一蒸发器和第二蒸发器,结合有第一蒸发器的第一热交换器和结合有第二蒸发器的第二热交换器。 在操作中,产品或中间传热介质在至少两个第一级中被冷却。 在第一阶段期间,通过将产品或介质冷却到中间温度的第一蒸发器从产品或介质中取出热量。 在第二阶段期间,通过第二蒸发器从产品或介质中取出热量,进一步将产品或介质冷却至所需温度。 由于产品或介质通过在达到所需温度所需的较高蒸发温度下工作的蒸发器部分冷却,所以实现了提高的能量效率。

    Container for fast refrigeration and preservation of milk
    5.
    发明授权
    Container for fast refrigeration and preservation of milk 失效
    用于快速冷藏和保鲜牛奶的容器

    公开(公告)号:US5701756A

    公开(公告)日:1997-12-30

    申请号:US653470

    申请日:1996-05-24

    Inventor: Alberto Ghiraldi

    CPC classification number: A01J9/04 F25D31/006

    Abstract: A container for fast cooling of milk and its preservation and transportation at an optimal temperature (0.degree.-4.degree. C.) comprises a body (11) consisting of an internal recipient (12) defining a tank (13) for containing the milk and an intermediate shell (14) surrounding the internal recipient (12) and connected in a sealed manner therewith to define between the recipient (12) and the intermediate shell (14) a jacket (18) designed to contain liquid at a freezing temperature lower than a predetermined preservation temperature. The container is covered with an insulating external shell (20). Ducts (30) for circulation of the refrigerating fluid are arranged in the jacket (18). There can also be provided means (48,49,54) for the controlled input of milk up to thermal contact with the refrigerating walls of the recipient (12) and means (35) for mixing the milk in the tank (13) during cooling and preservation.

    Abstract translation: 用于在最佳温度(0℃-4℃)下快速冷却牛奶及其保存和运输的容器包括由限定用于容纳牛奶的罐(13)的内部容器(12)组成的主体(11) 围绕内部接收器(12)并以密封方式连接的中间壳体(14),以在接收器(12)和中间壳体(14)之间限定设计成在低于 预定的保存温度。 容器被绝缘外壳(20)覆盖。 用于冷冻流体循环的管道(30)布置在护套(18)中。 还可以提供用于受控输入牛奶的装置(48,49,54),其与受体(12)的冷冻壁热接触,以及用于在冷却期间将奶罐(13)中的牛奶混合的装置(35) 并保存。

    Milking apparatus
    6.
    发明授权
    Milking apparatus 失效
    挤奶器

    公开(公告)号:US5272997A

    公开(公告)日:1993-12-28

    申请号:US916716

    申请日:1992-07-22

    Abstract: A milking plant for cows is provided with a milking machine comprising teat cups, which are connected separately to the teats of an animal. The milk obtained from each udder quarter is conveyed through a separate line to a milk measuring device. The milk measuring device includes four milk meters, one for each teat cup, having separate discharge lines coupled to common discharge lines which connect with a circulation line or loop that includes a bulk milk cooling tank, a two-speed or variable speed pump, and a plurality of heat exchangers for precooling the milk received from the common discharge lines before it is received in the bulk milk cooling tank and to recirculate and cool the milk received in the bulk milk cooling tank. After the milk has been discharged from the bulk milk cooling tank and the system is to be disinfected, washed and rinsed, the heat exchangers being used in a heat pump arrangement, can heat the fluid therein as selected and desired for sanitizing the system.

    Abstract translation: 奶牛的挤奶设备配备有挤奶机,其包括与动物的乳头分开连接的奶杯。 从每个乳房季节获得的牛奶通过单独的线传送到牛奶测量装置。 牛奶测量装置包括四个奶米计,每个奶杯一个,具有连接到与包括散装奶冷却罐,二速或变速泵的循环线或回路连接的公共排放管线的单独的排出管线,以及 多个热交换器,用于在从公共排放管线接收的牛奶容纳在散装牛奶冷却箱中之前预冷却牛奶,并且再次冷却容纳在散装牛奶冷却罐中的牛奶。 在从散装牛奶冷却槽中排出牛奶并且系统被消毒,洗涤和冲洗之后,用于热泵装置的热交换器可以按照选择和期望对其中的流体加热以对系统进行消毒。

    Bulk cooler and storage tank
    8.
    发明授权
    Bulk cooler and storage tank 失效
    散装冷却器和储罐

    公开(公告)号:US3934821A

    公开(公告)日:1976-01-27

    申请号:US466968

    申请日:1974-05-06

    CPC classification number: B05B3/001 A01J9/04 B05B3/10

    Abstract: A bulk tank cooling and storage apparatus has heat exchange surfaces substantially covering the side and end walls of the tank. The tank is supplied with a horizontal rotating disc liquid distributor which uniformly distributes the liquid in a sheet over the heat exchange surfaces so that it flows downwardly over the surfaces in a thin film and is cooled by heat exchange operating in cooperation with the heat exchange surfaces. Even distribution of the liquid is provided by the rotating disc distributor which expels liquid from the periphery of the rotating disc and propels the liquid against the walls of the tank. Liquid fed into the tank is directed to the center of the rotating disc where a cylindrical dam or well holds a reservoir of the liquid and distributes it on the surface of the disc. The periphery of the disc may have a knife edge which helps the film of liquid to flow off smoothly without atomization.

    Abstract translation: 散装罐冷却和储存装置具有基本覆盖罐的侧壁和端壁的热交换表面。 容器配备有水平旋转盘式液体分配器,其将片材中的液体均匀分布在热交换表面上,使得其在薄膜的表面上向下流动,并通过与热交换表面协作的热交换来冷却 。 液体的均匀分布由旋转盘分配器提供,该分配器从旋转盘的周边排出液体并推动液体抵靠罐的壁。 进料到罐中的液体被引导到旋转盘的中心,其中圆柱形坝或井保持液体的储存器并将其分配在盘的表面上。 盘的周边可以具有刀刃,其有助于液体膜顺利地流出而不发生雾化。

    Device for the cooling and preliminary treatment of milk fresh from the cow
    9.
    发明授权
    Device for the cooling and preliminary treatment of milk fresh from the cow 失效
    用于冷冻和初步处理奶酪的设备

    公开(公告)号:US3713218A

    公开(公告)日:1973-01-30

    申请号:US3713218D

    申请日:1970-05-14

    Applicant: LAIKE E

    Inventor: LAIKE E

    CPC classification number: A01J9/04 F25D31/002

    Abstract: Milk fresh from the cow is brought into contact with the cold walls of a vessel so that it flows therealong in the form of a thin membrane whereby it is cooled, and the cooled milk is collected in a sump at the bottom of the vessel, the feeding velocity of the milk into and out of the sump being adjustable.

    Abstract translation: 使来自牛的新鲜牛奶与容器的冷壁接触,使其以薄膜的形式流动,由此冷却,将冷却的牛奶收集在容器底部的贮槽中, 牛奶进出水槽的进料速度是可调节的。

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