Vehicle and condensate management system
By designing a vehicle condensate water management system, the resource waste caused by the direct discharge of condensate water is solved, and the collection, purification and utilization of condensate water is realized to meet the thermal management needs of different parts of the vehicle.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202210358606.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-04-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-04-06
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, condensate water is directly discharged from the vehicle, resulting in waste of water resources and energy, and cannot be effectively recycled and utilized.
A vehicle condensate management system is designed, including a water storage unit, a water treatment unit, a water purification and digestion unit and a valve unit. The collection, purification and utilization of condensate is achieved through the control of the valve group, and is connected to the cooling capacity recovery system, flushing system and drainage system respectively.
The recycling and utilization of condensate water is realized, the waste of water resources and energy is avoided, and the thermal management needs of different components of the vehicle are met.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle air conditioning, and in particular to a vehicle and a condensate water management system thereof. Background Art
[0002] The air conditioning system is one of the essential components of a car. Taking electric vehicles, which are representatives of new energy vehicles, as an example, the air conditioning system is mainly used to manage the thermal performance of the vehicle's functional components (such as heat-generating components such as power batteries), the driving space, and auxiliary functional equipment in the vehicle, such as on-board refrigerators.
[0003] Taking the thermal management method of cooling the passenger space as an example, the air conditioning system should include a compressor, condenser, throttling components (such as capillary tubes, electronic expansion valves, etc.), and evaporator that form a refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant circulates in the loop formed by the compressor-condenser-throttling component-evaporator-compressor, accompanied by the phase change of the refrigerant, and can release cooling energy to the surface of the evaporator. When the air flows over the surface of the evaporator, its temperature can be reduced by heat exchange with the evaporator surface and then sent to the passenger space. In this way, the environment of the passenger space can be cooled.
[0004] While distributing cooling energy to the passenger compartment, condensed water may form on the evaporator's surface. To ensure the performance and sustainable cooling of vehicles equipped with air conditioning systems, this condensed water needs to be promptly digested. One approach is to drain it directly to the exterior of the vehicle through a condensate pipe. On the one hand, direct drainage results in a complete waste of this water resource. On the other hand, condensed water carries considerable energy (cooling capacity), so direct drainage also results in energy waste.
[0005] Accordingly, this field requires a new technical solution to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0006] Technical issues
[0007] The present invention is proposed in order to solve the above technical problems existing in the prior art to at least a certain extent.
[0008] Technical Solution
[0009] In view of this, a first aspect of the present invention provides a condensate management system for a vehicle, the vehicle comprising: an air-conditioning system having a refrigerant circulation loop, the refrigerant circulation loop comprising an evaporator; and a cold recovery system comprising components that need to transfer in and / or out heat; the condensate management system comprising: a first water storage part, for collecting condensate precipitated from the evaporator in the refrigerant circulation loop during the refrigeration cycle of the loop; a water treatment part, for purifying the condensate; and a water purification digestion part, for receiving the condensate purified by the water treatment part in a dynamic digestion and / or static digestion manner; the condensate management system further comprises: a valve part, comprising: a first valve group, the first water storage part can be connected to the cold recovery system through the first valve group; a second valve group, the first water storage part can be connected to the water treatment part through the second valve group; and a third valve group, the first water storage part can be connected to the water purification digestion part through the third valve group.
[0010] With this configuration, it is possible to recover and utilize the condensed water and the cold energy contained in the condensed water through the condensed water management system.
[0011] It is understandable that those skilled in the art can determine the specific form of the components included in the cold recovery system according to actual needs. For example, it can be a basic functional component of the vehicle or an additional auxiliary functional component. In the case where there are multiple components, the heat transfer for each component can be controlled indiscriminately (such as simultaneously and evenly, etc.) or differently (such as with priority, etc.).
[0012] It is understood that, provided that the corresponding connection function can be achieved, those skilled in the art can select the type, number, and combination of valves included in the first, second, and third valve groups according to actual circumstances. For example, the pipelines connecting different parts may include a main pipe and branch pipes, and valves may be provided on each of the main pipe and the branch pipes, or only on the branch pipes. One of the valves may be a one-way valve, a two-way valve, or a three-way valve. Furthermore, the connection may be direct or indirect.
[0013] For the condensate management system of the above-mentioned vehicle, in one possible embodiment, the water purification digestion part includes: a second water storage part, which is used to collect condensate water treated at least by the water treatment part; and a water purification conveying part, which is connected to the second water storage part and / or the water treatment part so as to convey the condensate water treated by the water treatment part to the target location.
[0014] Through such a structure, a specific form of the water purification digestion unit is given.
[0015] It is understandable that those skilled in the art may determine the specific form of the target location according to actual needs, such as providing a water storage container at the target location, or having a demand for water at the target location.
[0016] Regarding the condensate management system of the above-mentioned vehicle, in one possible embodiment, the vehicle includes: a flushing system, which is used to clean at least a portion of the vehicle; wherein, when the condensate treated by the water treatment unit is transported to the target location, the flushing system can utilize at least a portion of this condensate.
[0017] Through such a structure, a specific form of dynamic recovery and utilization of condensed water in the water purification digestion section is provided.
[0018] Regarding the condensate management system of the above-mentioned vehicle, in one possible embodiment, the vehicle includes: a sewage system, through which the condensate can be discharged to the outside environment of the vehicle; the valve part includes: a fourth valve group, through which the first water storage part and / or the second water storage part can be connected to the sewage system.
[0019] With such a configuration, a specific form of the valve portion is given.
[0020] It can be understood that, similar to the aforementioned first / second / third valve groups, those skilled in the art can select the number and combination of valves included according to actual circumstances, and the connection between the first water storage part and / or the second water storage part of the fourth valve group and the sewer system can be direct or indirect.
[0021] For the condensate management system of the above-mentioned vehicle, in one possible implementation, the second valve group includes a fifth valve, and the first water storage part is directly connected to the water treatment part through the fifth valve without passing through a cold recovery system.
[0022] Through such a configuration, a specific form of the second valve group is provided.
[0023] For the condensate management system of the above-mentioned vehicle, in a possible embodiment, the second valve group includes a sixth valve, wherein the sixth valve includes a first three-way valve, the first side and the second side of the first three-way valve are respectively connected to the water treatment part and the first water storage part, and the third side of the first three-way valve can be connected to the first water storage part and / or the second water storage part and / or the sewage system.
[0024] Through such a configuration, a specific form of the second valve group is provided.
[0025] For the condensate management system of the above-mentioned vehicle, in one possible embodiment, the third valve group includes a seventh valve, wherein the seventh valve includes a second three-way valve, the first side and the second side of the second three-way valve are respectively connected to the second water storage portion and the third side of the first three-way valve, and the third side of the second three-way valve can be connected to the first water storage portion and / or the sewage system.
[0026] Through such a configuration, a specific form of the third valve group is provided.
[0027] For the condensate management system of the above-mentioned vehicle, in one possible embodiment, the fourth valve group includes an eighth valve, wherein the eighth valve includes a third three-way valve, the first side and the second side of the third three-way valve are respectively connected to the first water storage part and the sewer system, and the third side of the third three-way valve is connected to the third side of the second three-way valve.
[0028] Through such a configuration, a specific form of the fourth valve group is provided.
[0029] Regarding the condensate water management system of the above vehicle, in a possible implementation manner, the valve portion includes a ninth valve, and the second water storage portion is connected to the flushing system via the ninth valve.
[0030] With such a configuration, a specific form of the valve portion is given.
[0031] A second aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is equipped with any one of the aforementioned condensate management systems for vehicles.
[0032] It can be understood that the vehicle has all the technical effects of the condensate management system of the vehicle described in any of the above items, which will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0033] The condensate management system of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with a vehicle.
[0034] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram showing a condensate recovery system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0035] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the principle of a condensate water management system for a vehicle in a full energy recovery / full water purification mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the principle of a condensate water management system for a vehicle in a full energy recovery / no water purification mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0037] Figure 4A schematic diagram showing the principle of a condensate water management system for a vehicle in a non-energy recovery / full water purification mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0038] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the principle of a condensate water management system for a vehicle in a full energy recovery / partial water purification mode according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0039] Figure 6 A schematic diagram illustrating the principle of a condensate management system for a vehicle in a non-energy recovery / non-water purification mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.
[0040] List of reference numerals:
[0041] 100. Air-conditioning system; 200. Cold recovery system; 21. Power / electronic control thermal management circulation subsystem; 22. Cabin comfort control circulation subsystem; 23. In-vehicle equipment thermal management circulation subsystem; 300. Flushing system; 400. Drainage system; 500. Condensate management system; 51. First water storage tank; 52. Second water storage tank; 53. Water treatment unit; 60. Water pump; 61. First valve; 62. Second valve; 63. Third valve; 64. Fourth valve; 65. Fifth valve; 66. Sixth valve; 67. Seventh valve; 68. Eighth valve; 69. Ninth valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0042] The following describes preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely intended to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. For example, although this embodiment is described with reference to three valves being three-way valves and the other valves being solenoid valves, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may adjust the embodiment as needed to suit specific applications.
[0043] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, terms such as "center," "up," "down," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inside," and "outside" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. The singular terms "one" and "the" may also include plural forms.
[0044] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.
[0045] In addition, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed description to better illustrate the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details. In some instances, principles of air conditioning systems, which are well known to those skilled in the art, are not described in detail in order to highlight the main points of the present invention.
[0046] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 1 The structural diagram of the condensed water recovery system of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle includes an air conditioning system 100, a cold recovery system 200, a flushing system 300, a drainage system 400, and a condensate management system 500. The air conditioning system is primarily used to regulate the temperature of the passenger compartment, the cold recovery system primarily includes one or more functional components that need to transfer heat in and / or out, the flushing system is primarily used to flush relevant parts of the vehicle (such as the exterior surface of the vehicle body or the interior space), and the drainage system is primarily used to discharge water to the environment outside the vehicle.
[0047] In one possible embodiment, the air-conditioning system 100 includes a compressor, an evaporator, an electronic expansion valve, and a condenser that form a refrigerant circulation loop. When the refrigerant circulation loop is in operation, the refrigerant circulates along the loop of compressor → condenser → electronic expansion valve → evaporator → compressor. After the air exchanges heat with the surface of the evaporator, it is delivered to the vehicle's driving space, thereby achieving a cooling treatment of the driving space. In addition, the air-conditioning system also includes a PTC. When the PTC is in operation, the air delivered to the vehicle's driving space is heated by the PTC, thereby achieving a heating treatment of the driving space. Among them, when the refrigerant circulation loop is in operation, condensed water containing cold energy will precipitate on the surface of the evaporator. The condensed water management system of the present invention is mainly used to recycle and utilize the water body and / or cold energy of this part of the condensed water.
[0048] In one possible embodiment, the cold recovery system 200 primarily includes a power / electronic control thermal management subsystem 21 (e.g., a power battery, motor, motor controller, etc.) that needs to transfer heat (thereby absorbing the cold energy in the condensed water), a cabin comfort control subsystem 22 (e.g., a fan, etc.), and an in-vehicle equipment thermal management subsystem 23 (e.g., a radiator, etc.). Obviously, those skilled in the art may adjust the components included in each subsystem and the number of subsystems based on actual circumstances. For example, the components of the cabin comfort control subsystem 22 and the in-vehicle equipment thermal management subsystem 23 may be swapped and reorganized, or the two may be divided into a single system.
[0049] In one possible embodiment, the condensate management system 500 mainly includes a first water storage tank 51 as a first water storage part, a second water storage tank 52 as a second water storage part, and a water treatment part 53, wherein the first water storage tank is connected to the evaporator and is mainly used to collect the condensate precipitated by the evaporator in the refrigerant circulation loop during the refrigeration cycle, and the water treatment part is mainly used to purify the condensate. The reason for setting the first water storage tank 51 is that the water in the condensate treatment system is produced by condensing water vapor in the outside atmosphere, and its output is closely related to the atmospheric temperature / humidity conditions of the region (local area) where the vehicle is located and the refrigeration capacity of the air-conditioning system. Therefore, the flow rate of the condensate fluctuates greatly. For this reason, the generated condensate must be stored in the first water storage tank 51 to ensure the stability of the flow rate when the condensate is distributed in the cold recovery system.
[0050] In addition, the condensed water cooling recovery system of the present invention also includes a valve unit. By switching the connection status of each valve in the valve unit, the condensed water can be circulated between related components, thereby hopefully realizing the recovery and utilization of water and / or cooling energy along with the flow. In one possible embodiment, the valve unit mainly includes:
[0051] 1) A first valve group, the first water storage tank can be connected to the cold recovery system through the first valve group.
[0052] In one possible embodiment, the first water tank and the upstream side of the cold recovery system are connected by a first pipeline. The first pipeline includes a main pipe and three branches respectively connected to the power / electronic control thermal management circulation subsystem 21, the cabin comfort control circulation subsystem 22 and the in-vehicle equipment thermal management circulation subsystem 23. The first valve group includes a first valve 61 arranged on the main pipe and a second valve 62, a third valve 63 and a fourth valve 64 respectively arranged on the three branch pipes.
[0053] 2) A second valve group, the first water storage tank can be connected to the water treatment part through the second valve group.
[0054] In a possible embodiment, the downstream side of the cold recovery system and the water treatment unit are connected through a second pipeline, and the second pipeline includes three branches and a main pipe respectively connected to the power / electronic control thermal management circulation subsystem 21, the cabin comfort control circulation subsystem 22 and the in-vehicle equipment thermal management circulation subsystem 23, wherein the main pipe of the first pipeline and the main pipe of the second pipeline are provided with a first connecting pipeline and a second connecting pipeline that can directly connect the first water tank and the water treatment unit, and the first connecting pipeline and the second connecting pipeline are respectively provided with a fifth valve 65 and a sixth valve 66, and the fifth valve 65 and the sixth valve 66 constitute a second valve group.
[0055] 3) The third valve group, the first water tank can be directly connected to the second water tank through the third valve group.
[0056] In a possible implementation, the third valve group includes a seventh valve 67 disposed between the first water storage tank and the second water storage tank.
[0057] 4) A fourth valve group, the first water storage tank and / or the second water storage tank can be connected to the sewer system through the fourth valve group.
[0058] In a possible implementation, the fourth valve group includes an eighth valve 68, the downstream side of the eighth valve 68 is connected to the sewer system, and the upstream side can be connected to the first water storage tank and / or the second water storage tank.
[0059] In a preferred embodiment, the sixth valve 66, the seventh valve 67, and the eighth valve 68 are all three-way valves, denoted as the first three-way valve, the second three-way valve, and the third three-way valve, respectively. The first and second sides of the first three-way valve are serially connected to the connecting pipeline (connected to the water treatment unit and the first water tank, respectively), and the third side is connected to the second side of the second three-way valve. The first and third sides of the second three-way valve are connected to the second water tank and the third side of the third three-way valve, respectively. The first and second sides of the third three-way valve are connected to the first water tank and the sewer system, respectively.
[0060] In one possible embodiment, the condensed water (e.g., purified water) treated by the water treatment unit can at least meet the requirements of the vehicle's flushing system. Accordingly, the valve unit further includes a ninth valve 69 disposed between the second water tank and the flushing system to supply the condensed water collected in the second water tank and treated by the water treatment unit to the flushing system.
[0061] In one possible embodiment, a water pump 60 is provided on the main pipe of the first pipeline, and a fifth valve 65 is provided on the downstream side of the water pump. In this way, under the action of the water pump, the condensed water collected in the first water tank 51 is sequentially transported through the first valve 61 and the valves (62, 63, 64) in the valves (62, 63, 64, 65) to the three subsystems of the cold recovery system 200 for energy distribution, thereby rationally recovering the cold contained in the condensed water. After the cold recovery is completed, the condensed water can be passed to the water treatment unit 53 for purification treatment, and the treated purified water can be temporarily stored in the second water tank 52 for use. For example, when the flushing system is running, the ninth valve 69 can be opened to provide a water supply source for the flushing system. However, there may be a situation where the current capacity of the second water tank cannot continue to store purified water or it is specified that purified water does not need to be stored in the current state. At this time, the first side and the third side of the first three-way valve can be connected, the second side and the third side of the third three-way valve can be connected, and the second side and the third side of the third three-way valve can be connected, so that the condensed water is not purified after energy recovery and is directly discharged to the outside environment through the sewage system.
[0062] The condensate management system also includes a control unit, which controls the connection status of the first to ninth valves to reasonably process the condensate collected in the first water tank. Figures 2 to 6 Several typical working modes of the condensate management system of the present invention are described below.
[0063] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the principle of the vehicle condensate management system in full energy recovery / full water purification mode according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 As shown, in this mode, the control unit closes all three sides of the first, second, and third three-way valves. This allows condensed water from the air conditioning system 100, collected in the first water tank 51, to pass through the first valve 61 and valves (62, 63, and 64) sequentially into the cold recovery system for energy recovery. Afterwards, it enters the water treatment unit for purification and is subsequently transferred to the second water tank for storage. If the flushing system is operating, the control unit can open the ninth valve, allowing the second water tank to serve as the water source for the flushing system.
[0064] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 3 The schematic diagram shows the principle of the condensate management system of a vehicle in full energy recovery / no water purification mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3As shown, in this mode, the control unit opens the first side and the third side of the first three-way valve, opens the second side and the third side of the second three-way valve, and opens the second side and the third side of the third three-way valve. In this way, the condensed water from the air-conditioning system 100 collected by the first water storage tank 51 passes through the first valve 61 and valves (62, 63, 64) in sequence and enters the cold recovery system 200 for energy recovery, and then all is directly discharged through the sewage system without purification. Optionally, in order to effectively prevent the condensed water from entering the water treatment unit, the following treatment can be performed: if it is assumed that the water treatment unit has an on-off state, it can be switched to an off state; or a valve (such as the tenth valve) is added on the upstream side of the water treatment unit, and the condensed water can be prevented from entering the water treatment unit by making the tenth valve in an off state.
[0065] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 4 The schematic diagram of the principle of the vehicle condensate management system in the non-energy recovery / full water purification mode according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 4 As shown, in this mode, the control unit closes all valves (62, 63, and 64), and the (first, second, and third) three-way valves are fully closed. This allows condensed water from the air conditioning system 100 collected in the first water tank 51 to flow directly through the fifth valve 65 to the water treatment unit for purification, bypassing the cold recovery system 200, and then to the second water tank for storage. If the flushing system is operating, the control unit can open the ninth valve 69, allowing the second water tank to serve as the water source for the flushing system.
[0066] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 5 The schematic diagram shows the principle of the condensate management system of a vehicle in full energy recovery / partial water purification mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5As shown, in this mode, for energy recovery, similar to the above situation, the condensed water collected by the first water tank 51 from the air-conditioning system 100 passes through the first valve 61 and valves (62, 63, 64) (same as above) in sequence and enters the cold recovery system for energy recovery, and then all enters the water treatment unit for purification treatment, and then passes to the second water tank for storage. The reason for setting the limitation of partial water purification is that: as mentioned above, the source of the condensed water in the condensed water treatment system is water vapor in the outside atmosphere, so its water quality is related to the air quality of the local atmosphere. Based on this, when the air quality is poor, the content of pollutants in the condensed water may exceed the processing capacity of the water treatment unit. At this time, even if it is processed by the water treatment unit, there will be a situation where the water quality is lower than the standard water quality required by the flushing system. In addition, when the flushing system is not used for a long time, there may also be a situation where the water quality of the purified water in the second water tank is lower than the standard water quality required by the flushing system. In order to cope with such a situation (taking the air quality as an example), the control unit controls the connection state of the first three-way valve, the second three-way valve, the ninth valve, and the first valve to control the water quality entering the water pump 60. For example, when the air quality pollution seriously exceeds the processing capacity of the water treatment unit, the control unit controls:
[0067] 1) The first valve is opened, the second and third sides of the first three-way valve are opened, and the first and second sides of the second three-way valve are opened, thereby injecting purified water from the second water tank to dilute the substandard condensed water. Those skilled in the art can adjust the ratio of condensed water from the first and second water tanks reaching the upstream side of the water pump based on actual needs.
[0068] 2) The first side and the second side of the third three-way valve are opened, so that part of the condensed water is discharged outside the vehicle through the sewage system, thereby promoting the dilution effect of the second water storage tank by directly discharging part of the condensed water without recovering water / energy.
[0069] 3) The ninth valve is closed, thereby effectively preventing condensate from entering the flushing system before it meets the standards.
[0070] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 6 The schematic diagram shows the principle of a vehicle condensate management system in a non-energy recovery / non-water purification mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. For example, if the condensate management system fails and needs to be drained for repair, the purified water in the second water tank is not used for a long time, or the ambient temperature is below freezing for a long time, it is necessary to drain all the water in the condensate management system for the purpose of convenient maintenance / protection of the condensate management system. In view of this, this mode is proposed. Figure 6As shown, in this mode, the control unit only opens the first side and the third side of the second three-way valve, and the first side and the second side of the third three-way valve. At this time, the newly collected condensed water in the first water tank is discharged out of the vehicle through the third three-way valve and the sewage system, and the purified water stored in the second water tank is discharged out of the vehicle through the second three-way valve, the third three-way valve and the sewage system.
[0071] It can be seen that in the condensate management system of the present invention, heat exchange is carried out through the cold recovery system, and the cold in the condensate is recovered on the premise of cooling the cold recovery system to avoid energy waste. By linking the second water storage tank with the flushing system and other needs, the water body of the condensate is effectively utilized to avoid waste of water resources.
[0072] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A condensate water management system for a vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises: An air conditioning system having a refrigerant circulation circuit including an evaporator; and A cold recovery system, which includes components that need to transfer heat; The condensate management system includes: a first water storage portion for collecting condensed water precipitated from the evaporator in the refrigerant circulation loop during the refrigeration cycle; a water treatment unit for purifying condensed water; and a water purification digestion section, which is used to receive the condensed water purified by the water treatment section in a dynamic digestion and / or static digestion manner; The condensate management system further comprises: The valve section includes: a first valve group, wherein the first water storage portion can be connected to the cold recovery system through the first valve group; a second valve group, through which the first water storage portion can communicate with the water treatment portion; and a third valve group, through which the first water storage part can be communicated with the water purification and digestion part; Wherein, the water purification and digestion unit includes: a purified water delivery unit connected to the water treatment unit so as to deliver the condensed water treated by the water treatment unit to a target location; The second valve group includes a fifth valve, and the first water storage part is directly connected to the water treatment part through the fifth valve without passing through the cold recovery system.
2. The condensate management system for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water purification digestion unit comprises: a second water storage portion, which is used to collect condensed water at least treated by the water treatment portion; Wherein, the purified water delivery part is connected to the second water storage part.
3. The condensate management system for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises: a flushing system for washing at least a portion of the vehicle; Wherein, when the condensed water treated by the water treatment unit is transported to a target location, the flushing system can utilize at least a portion of the condensed water.
4. The condensate management system for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises: a drainage system through which condensed water can be discharged to the environment outside the vehicle; The valve portion includes: A fourth valve group, the first water storage part and / or the second water storage part can be connected to the sewage system through the fourth valve group.
5. The condensate management system for a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second valve group includes a sixth valve, In which, the sixth valve includes a first three-way valve, the first side and the second side of the first three-way valve are respectively connected to the water treatment part and the first water storage part, and the third side of the first three-way valve can be connected to the first water storage part and / or the second water storage part and / or the sewage system.
6. The condensate management system for a vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The third valve group includes a seventh valve, In which, the seventh valve includes a second three-way valve, the first side and the second side of the second three-way valve are respectively connected to the second water storage part and the third side of the first three-way valve, and the third side of the second three-way valve can be connected to the first water storage part and / or the sewage system.
7. The condensate management system for a vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fourth valve group includes an eighth valve, Among them, the eighth valve includes a third three-way valve, the first side and the second side of the third three-way valve are respectively connected to the first water storage part and the sewage system, and the third side of the third three-way valve is connected to the third side of the second three-way valve.
8. The condensate management system for a vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The valve portion includes a ninth valve, and the second water storage portion is connected to the flushing system via the ninth valve.
9. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is equipped with the condensate management system for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
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Vehicle and condensate water management system thereof
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