PIPE ATTACHMENT

Abstract: This invention relates to a pipe attachment, for example to a pulp pump, which attachment consists of a pipe bend (1) and, joined tightly to the latter, a stand pipe (2), wherein the diameter of the stand pipe (2) is greater than that of the pipe bend (1).

Description: Pipe attachment Field of invention The present invention relates to a pipe attachment, for example to a pulp pump, which attachment consists of a pipe bend and, joined tightly to the latter, a stand pipe. Technical field and new solution In order to obtain a uniform and stable discharge of pulp through a combination of stand pipe and pipe bend, it is important to ensure that the volume capacity of the said combination is sufficient. Of course, the rest of the structure must also be such that the flow and discharge of the pulp can proceed without αisturbances, such as, for example, arching of the pulp. According to the present invention, a smoother discharge is obtained by means of the fact that the diameter of the stand pipe is greater than that cf the pipe bend. The wall of the stand pipe preferably coincides with a wall portion of the pipe bend. The wall of the stand pipe preferably coincides with the internal curve wall of the pipe bend. Alternatively, the wall of the stand pipe can coincide with the external curve wall of the pipe bend or even the side walls of the pipe bend. It is essential that despite different diameters, the combination has a linearly coincident wall portion. The diameter of the stand pipe can, for example, be 1.5 times the diameter of the pipe benα. Brief description of the drawings The invention is described m greater detail with reference to the attached drawings m which Figure 1 shows a side view of the invention, and Figure 2 shows a cross-section along the line II-II m Figure 1. Figure 3 shows a preferred embodiment of the invention mounted m conjunction with the pulp tower, and, Figure 4 shows an alternative embodiment for mounting it to the pulp tower. Detailed description of the invention The embodiment of the invention shown m the drawing consists of a stand pipe 2 with diareter 1.5 x D. This stand pipe 2 is joined tightly to an underlying pipe bend 1 with diameter D. The free end of the pipe bend 1 is provided with an attachment flange. The stand pipe 2 and the pipe bend _ nave been joined together so that the wall of the stand pipe 2 coincides linearly with the internal curve wall of the pipe bend 1. A contiguous wall portion _s thereby obtained m the front wall of the combmatior. That end of the stand pipe 2 which has been joined to the pipe bend 1 has been provided with a bottom equipped with a hole, corresponding to the diameter of the pipe oend, above the pipe bend for attachment to the benα. The advantage of the stand pipe having a greater diameter wnile retaining the same neight is that a greater buffer capacity is obtained. This increased capacity affords a considerably more uniform discharge. The time between the maximum level and minimum level m the stand pipe increases in proportion to the difference m diameter. For example, _f, in the arrangement according to the drawing, the diameter D of the bend is 800 mm, the diameter of the stand pipe is 1200 mm. The buffer capacity is thus 2.25 times greater than it would be if the diameter of the stand pipe were also to be 800 mm. As can be seen from the drawing, the front wall portion of the stand pipe coincides with the internal curve wall of the pipe bend, and the two pipe portions are therefore not joined together coaxially. The even internal wall portion which is thus obtained guides the flow of the pulp and prevents the occurrence of arching. The same control is also obtained if the two pipe portions included in the combination are joined together so that the wall of the stand pipe coincides with the external curve wall of the pipe bend or any of its side walls. In Figure 3 there is shown a preferred embodiment of the invention in conjunction with pulp storage tower 3. The pulp storage tower 3 is shown to be of a common design, having a cupped gable at the bottom 3. At the cupped gable 3A a drop leg 2 is attached thereto by welding. As can be seen the drop leg is not mounted centrally in relation to the pulp storage tower 3, but has its centre axes 4 positioned off-centred in relation to the central axis 5 of the pulp storage tower 3. At the bottom of the drop leg 2 there is attached a bow pipe 1 as shown in Figure 1. A pump 7 is mounted at the vertical end 1A of the bow pipe 1. By mounting the drop leg 2 asymmetrically in relation to the pulp tower further positive effects are gained for avoiding bridges to be formed within the pulp tower, since its asymmetrically design reduces the risk of creating such bridges. Accordingly the design shown in Figure 3 does provide for a more reliable design for pumping of pulp from the pulp storage tower 3 then prior art designs. In Figure 4 there is shown an alternative embodiment where pulp tower 3 is arranged with an inclined bottom " 9. The inclined bottom 9 is made by means of using a concrete base portion 10. The pulp tower and also the bottom portion of the pulp tower has a circular cross- sectional configuration. At the lower end of the inclined bottom 9 there is arranged a through hole 11 having a flange 12 arranged at its lower end. The flange 12 is bolted to the upper flange 13 of the drop leg 2 and bow pipe unit 1 in accordance with the above. A pump 9 is mounted in the same manner as shown in Figure 3. The pulp tower 3 rests on at least one concrete pillar 14 positioned below the highest part of the inclined bottom of the concrete portion. Also the drop leg and bow pipe 2, 1 does form a part of the support for the pulp tower, by means of the lower flange 1 A being fixedly attached to the ground. The invention is not limited by what is shown but can be varied within the scope of the claims. The skilled man realizes that in place of welding attachment means like bolts or any similar means may be used. Furthermore the skilled man realizes that other designs than cupped gables and also other materials than concrete for a bottom portion may be used in connection with the pulp tower for achieving the positive effect in relation to avoiding bridges. Also towers having a cross-sectional configuration, which is different from the circular configuration, (e.g. rectangular, octagonal) can be used in connection with the invention. In a preferred embodiment the inclined bottom may be arranged with a lining which reduces the friction of the bottom portion of the tower.

Claims: Claims 1. Pipe attachment, for example to a pulp pump, which attachment consists of a pipe bend (1) and, joined tightly to the latter, a stand pipe (2), characterized m that the diameter of the stand pipe (2) is greater than that of the pipe bend (1) . 2. Pipe attachment according to Claim 1, characterized m that the wall of the stand pipe (2) coincides with a wall portion of the pipe bend (1) . 3. Pipe attachment according to Claim 2, characterized m that the wall of the stand pipe (2) coincides with the internal curve wall of the pipe bend (1) . 4. Pipe attachment according to Claim 2, characterized m that the wall of the stand pipe (2) coincides with the external curve wall of the pipe bend (1) • 5. Pipe attachment according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized m that the diameter of the stand pipe (2) is 1.5 times the diameter of the pipe bend. 6. Pipe connection according to Claim 1, characterized m that it is arranged at the bottom portion of a pulp tower (3) wherein the centre line of the drop leg (2) is off-centred m relation to the centre line (5) of the pulp tower. 7. Pipe connection according to Claim 6, characterized m that the diameter of the pulp tower (3) is larger at least two times, than the diameter of the drop leg (2 ) . AMENDED CLAIMS [received by the International Bureau on 6 April 1999 (06.04.99); original claims 1-7 replaced by amended claims 1-6(1 page)] 1. Pipe attachment for discharging pulp to a pump, for example a pulp pump, which attachment consists of a stand pipe (2) and, joined tightly to the latter, a pipe bend (1) wherein the stand pipe is located above and attached to the pipe bend and with the pump mounted at the end of the pipe bend, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that the diameter of the stand pipe (2) is greater than that of the pipe bend (1) and in that a wall portion of the stand pipe (2) coincides with a wall portion of the pipe bend (1). 2. Pipe attachment according to Claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that the wall of the stand pipe (2) coincides with the internal curve wall of the pipe bend (1) . 3. Pipe attachment according to Claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that the wall of the stand pipe (2) coincides with the external curve wall of the pipe bend (1) . 4. Pipe attachment according to Claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that the diameter cf the stand pipe (2) is 1.5 times the diameter of the pipe bend. 5. Pipe connection according to Claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that it is arranged at the bottom portion of a pulp tower (3) wherein the centre line of the drop leg (2) is off-centred in relation to the centre line C5) cf the pulp tower. 6. Pipe connection according to Claim 5, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that the diameter cf the pulp tower (3) is larger at least two times, than the diameter of the drop leg (2) .

Inventors: EKHOLM ROLF, JANSSON ULF, EKHOLM, ROLF, JANSSON, ULF
Applicants: EKHOLM ROLF, JANSSON ULF, KVAERNER PULPING TECH, EKHOLM, ROLF, JANSSON, ULF, KVAERNER PULPING AB
Application year: 1998
Main classification: F16L43
IPC codes: D21D5