Heating device based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology

Abstract

The invention is suitable for the technical field of heating equipment, and provides a heater and a hydrogen-heat converter based on an organic liquid hydrogen storage technology. The organic liquid supply module is connected with the hydrogen-heat converter; the heat exchange module comprises an air blower, an air heat exchanger, a water segregator and a water storage tank; the air heat exchanger is of a shell-and-tube structure and is provided with a hot air inlet, a hot air outlet, a cold air inlet and a cold air outlet, the hot air inlet is connected with an air outlet of the hydrogen-heat converter, the hot air outlet is connected with an inlet of the water segregator, and the cold air inlet is connected with an air outlet of the air blower through a pipeline. The cold air outlet is connected with an air inlet of the hydrogen-heat converter; a water outlet of the water segregator is connected with an inlet of the water storage tank, and an exhaust port is communicated with the atmosphere. The device is high in safety, clean, free of pollution, good in heating comfort, convenient to use and flexible in deployment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of heating equipment, and in particular relates to a heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology. Background Art

[0002] A heater is a device that converts other energy into heat energy and radiates it into space to achieve space heating. At present, according to the energy source, heater products are roughly divided into electric heating heaters, gas heaters, coal heaters, oil heaters, etc. According to the heat dissipation method, it is mainly divided into radiation heat dissipation, natural convection heat dissipation, forced convection heat dissipation, or a combination of heat dissipation methods.

[0003] Electric heaters generally use electric heating materials to convert electrical energy into thermal energy, and transfer heat to the space through radiation, convection, contact, etc. The basic principles of gas heaters, coal heaters, and oil heaters are similar, that is, the fuel is burned in the air to produce a high-temperature flame, the chemical energy of the fuel is converted into thermal energy, and then the heat is transferred to the space through radiation, convection, etc.

[0004] Existing heater products generally have technical problems such as poor safety, short life, pollutant emissions, and air drying after long-term use. Therefore, there is a need to provide a heater product that meets basic heating comfort requirements while being safe, efficient, clean, and flexible. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology, aiming to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] The embodiment of the present invention is implemented as follows: a heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology, comprising:

[0007] A hydrogen-heat converter, wherein a safe hydrogen-based energy hydrogen release element and catalyst, a hydrogen catalytic oxidation heating element and catalyst, a heat exchange component and a gas buffer chamber are arranged inside the hydrogen-heat converter, and is used to remove hydrogen from hydrogen-containing organic liquid and convert the chemical energy of hydrogen into heat energy through a catalytic oxidation reaction, and the only product is water vapor, and there is no open flame combustion in the process;

[0008] An organic liquid supply module, the organic liquid supply module is connected to the hydrogen-heat converter, and is used to supply hydrogen-containing organic liquid to the hydrogen-heat converter, and recover the dehydrogenated organic liquid after dehydrogenation by the hydrogen-heat converter;

[0009] A heat exchange module, the heat exchange module includes a blower, an air heat exchanger, a water separator and a water storage tank; the air heat exchanger is a shell and tube structure, and is provided with a hot air inlet, a hot air outlet, a cold air inlet and a cold air outlet, the hot air inlet is connected to the air outlet of the hydrogen-heat converter, the hot air outlet is connected to the inlet of the water separator, the cold air inlet is connected to the blower exhaust port through a pipeline, and the cold air outlet is connected to the air inlet of the hydrogen-heat converter; the drain outlet of the water separator is connected to the inlet of the water storage tank, and the exhaust port is connected to the atmosphere.

[0010] According to a further technical solution, the organic liquid supply module comprises an integrated liquid storage tank, the integrated liquid storage tank is connected to a liquid filter, and the outlet end of the liquid filter is connected to the organic liquid inlet end of the hydrogen-heat converter through a liquid inlet pump;

[0011] The integrated liquid storage tank is also connected to the organic liquid outlet of the hydrogen-heat converter through a pipeline, and an auxiliary radiator and a second liquid drain valve are also arranged on the pipeline between the integrated liquid storage tank and the organic liquid outlet of the hydrogen-heat converter.

[0012] According to a further technical solution, a flexible diaphragm is provided inside the integrated liquid storage tank, and the flexible diaphragm divides the interior of the integrated liquid storage tank into two liquid storage spaces with variable volumes, respectively storing hydrogen-containing organic liquid and dehydrogenated organic liquid.

[0013] According to a further technical solution, the heat dissipation method of the condenser and the auxiliary radiator is forced air cooling, and the structure is a metal tube-fin type.

[0014] According to a further technical solution, the hydrogen-heat converter is also connected to a main radiator, the inlet of the main radiator is connected to the outlet of the heat transfer medium of the hydrogen-heat converter, and the outlet of the main radiator is connected to the inlet of the heat transfer medium of the hydrogen-heat converter.

[0015] A further technical solution is that the hydrogen-heat converter is also connected to a condenser, which is used to cool the high-temperature gas and liquefy the organic liquid vapor therein, and the outlet end of the condenser is connected to a gas-liquid separator, which is used to separate hydrogen and hydrogen-containing organic liquid, and the gas outlet end of the gas-liquid separator is connected to the hydrogen inlet of the hydrogen-heat converter through a pressure reducer, and the liquid outlet end of the gas-liquid separator is connected to the integrated liquid storage tank through a pipeline, and a first liquid discharge valve is also provided on the pipeline.

[0016] A further technical solution also includes a cabinet for installing various components, the outer side of the cabinet having four facades in total, three of which are installed with main radiators, and the remaining facades are equipment maintenance doors. Ventilation holes are provided on the top of the cabinet, and casters are provided on the bottom of the cabinet.

[0017] According to a further technical solution, the integrated liquid storage tank is installed at the lower part of the cabinet, and a liquid inlet pump and a water storage tank are installed at the upper part of the integrated liquid storage tank;

[0018] The condenser and auxiliary radiator are installed on the top of the cabinet, the air flows from inside to outside, and the heat is dissipated into the space through the top ventilation holes;

[0019] The hydrogen-heat converter, air heat exchanger and water separator are installed in the middle and upper part of the cabinet, and the gas-liquid separator and blower are installed in the middle and lower part of the cabinet.

[0020] The embodiment of the present invention provides a heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] (1) High safety: Hydrogen-containing organic liquid is used as an energy carrier, which is highly safe. There is no open flame combustion, no pressure container, and no hazardous chemical storage during the working process, avoiding the safety risks of fire, explosion, toxic gas leakage, etc. existing in traditional heaters.

[0022] (2) Clean and pollution-free: Compared with traditional heaters, this device reduces carbon emissions and other pollutant emissions by more than 99%.

[0023] (3) Good heating comfort: The heat dissipation method of heat radiation + auxiliary forced convection is adopted, which takes into account both heating comfort and heating speed. At the same time, the water generated can heat the indoor air, avoiding the long-term use of traditional heaters that will cause the air to dry out and affect the comfort.

[0024] (4) Easy to use and flexible deployment: Based on the mobile structure design, it occupies a small area, is easy to transport, and has no special requirements for the usage scenario; the replaceable integrated liquid storage tank design enables flexible energy supply, non-hazardous liquid energy, and no special restrictions on storage and transportation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the external structure of a heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] In the attached drawings: an integrated liquid storage tank 1; a liquid filter 2; a liquid inlet pump 3; a hydrogen-heat converter 4; an auxiliary radiator 5; a gas-liquid separator 6; a condenser 7; a pressure reducer 8; a main radiator 9; a blower 10; an air heat exchanger 11; a water separator 12; a water storage tank 13; a first drain valve 14; a second drain valve 15; a cabinet 16; a ventilation hole 161; an equipment inspection door 17; and casters 18. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0030] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0031] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, a heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology is provided in one embodiment of the present invention, comprising:

[0032] A hydrogen-heat converter 4, wherein a safe hydrogen-based energy hydrogen release element and a catalyst, a hydrogen catalytic oxidation heating element and a catalyst, a heat exchange component and a gas buffer chamber are arranged inside the hydrogen-heat converter 4, and is used to remove hydrogen from the hydrogen-containing organic liquid and convert the chemical energy of the hydrogen into heat energy through a catalytic oxidation reaction, and the only product is water vapor, and there is no open flame combustion in the process;

[0033] An organic liquid supply module, the organic liquid supply module is connected to the hydrogen-heat converter 4, and is used to supply hydrogen-containing organic liquid to the hydrogen-heat converter 4, and recover the dehydrogenated organic liquid after dehydrogenation by the hydrogen-heat converter 4;

[0034] A heat exchange module, the heat exchange module includes a blower 10, an air heat exchanger 11, a water separator 12 and a water storage tank 13; the air heat exchanger 11 is a shell and tube structure, and is provided with a hot air inlet, a hot air outlet, a cold air inlet and a cold air outlet, the hot air inlet is connected to the air outlet of the hydrogen-heat converter 4, the hot air outlet is connected to the inlet of the water separator 12, the cold air inlet is connected to the exhaust port of the blower 10 through a pipeline, and the cold air outlet is connected to the air inlet of the hydrogen-heat converter 4; the drain outlet of the water separator 12 is connected to the inlet of the water storage tank 13, the exhaust port is connected to the atmosphere, and the relative humidity of the air discharged from the water separator 12 is close to 100%, which can realize the space humidification function.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present invention, when in use, the hydrogen-containing organic liquid in the organic liquid supply module is transported to the hydrogen-heat converter 4, and decomposed into hydrogen and dehydrogenated organic liquid under the action of the catalyst, and both the hydrogen and dehydrogenated organic liquid are in a high-temperature state. The blower 10 transports external air to the air heat exchanger 11, and the air heat exchanger 11 transports external air to the hydrogen-heat converter 4 for heat exchange. The air after heat exchange and temperature rise is sent to the hydrogen-heat converter 4, and a catalytic oxidation reaction occurs under the action of the catalyst. The reaction is an exothermic reaction, and water is generated at the same time. The high-temperature gas after the reaction (the main components are air and water vapor) is cooled by the air heat exchanger 11 and transported to the water separator 12. The water separator 12 separates the liquid water precipitated from the cooled gas and transports it to the water storage tank 13, and simultaneously outputs air with a relative humidity close to 100% RH to the outside.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the organic liquid supply module includes an integrated liquid storage tank 1, the integrated liquid storage tank 1 is connected to a liquid filter 2, and the outlet end of the liquid filter 2 is connected to the organic liquid inlet end of the hydrogen-heat converter 4 through a liquid inlet pump 3;

[0037] The integrated liquid storage tank 1 is also connected to the organic liquid outlet of the hydrogen-heat converter 4 through a pipeline, and an auxiliary radiator 5 and a second liquid drain valve 15 are also provided on the pipeline between the integrated liquid storage tank 1 and the organic liquid outlet of the hydrogen-heat converter 4.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present invention, when in use, the hydrogen-containing organic liquid in the integrated liquid storage tank 1 will first be transported to the liquid filter 2, filtered by the liquid filter 2, and then transported to the hydrogen-heat converter 4 by the liquid inlet pump 3 to perform dehydrogenation and hydrogen catalytic oxidation exothermic reactions. The high-temperature dehydrogenated organic liquid enters the auxiliary radiator 5, and the heat is dissipated into the space to realize the auxiliary heating function. The dehydrogenated organic liquid after cooling is returned to the integrated liquid storage tank 1 and can be recycled after hydrogenation.

[0039] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a flexible diaphragm is provided inside the integrated liquid storage tank 1, and the flexible diaphragm divides the interior of the integrated liquid storage tank 1 into two liquid storage spaces with variable volumes, respectively storing hydrogen-containing organic liquid and dehydrogenated organic liquid. In the initial state, it is filled with hydrogen-containing organic liquid. At this time, the space on the side of the hydrogen-containing organic liquid is the largest, and the space on the side of the dehydrogenated organic liquid is the smallest. The integrated liquid storage tank 1 is also provided with an air pressure balance valve and a drain port.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the heat dissipation mode of the condenser 7 and the auxiliary radiator 5 is forced air cooling, and the structure is a metal tube-fin type, consisting of heat dissipation fin tubes, axial flow fans, etc., and the axial flow fans are electrically driven.

[0041] like Figure 1As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hydrogen-heat converter 4 is also connected to a main radiator 9, the inlet of the main radiator 9 is connected to the outlet of the heat transfer medium of the hydrogen-heat converter 4, and the outlet of the main radiator 9 is connected to the inlet of the heat transfer medium of the hydrogen-heat converter 4, so as to realize the circulation of the heat transfer medium.

[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, the heat dissipation method of the main radiator 9 is heat radiation, and the metal hollow structure contains a heat-conducting medium. Part of the heat generated by the catalytic oxidation reaction heats the internal heat-conducting medium. Driven by the temperature difference, the heat-conducting medium circulates between the main radiator 9 and the hydrogen-heat converter 4, and continuously transports the generated heat to the main radiator 9, which is dissipated into the space by the main radiator 9 to achieve the heating function. Another part of the heat is carried away by the air and the generated water vapor, and discharged from the hydrogen-heat converter 4 in the form of high-humidity hot air. The hot air enters the air heat exchanger 11, exchanges heat with the fresh cold air and cools down before entering the water separator. After separating part of the condensed water from the air, it is discharged into the water storage tank 13, and the remaining air is discharged. The fresh cold air enters the hydrogen-heat converter 4 after preheating.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hydrogen-heat converter 4 is also connected to a condenser 7, and the condenser 7 is used to cool the high-temperature gas and liquefy the organic liquid vapor therein. The outlet end of the condenser 7 is connected to a gas-liquid separator 6, and the gas-liquid separator 6 is used to separate hydrogen and hydrogen-containing organic liquid. The gas outlet end of the gas-liquid separator 6 is connected to the hydrogen inlet of the hydrogen-heat converter 4 through a pressure reducer 8, and the liquid outlet end of the gas-liquid separator 6 is connected to the integrated liquid storage tank 1 through a pipeline, and a first liquid discharge valve 14 is also provided on the pipeline.

[0044] like Figure 2 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a cabinet 16 for installing various components, the outer side of the cabinet 16 has four facades in total, three of which are equipped with main radiators 9, and the remaining facades are equipment maintenance doors 17. The top of the cabinet 16 is provided with ventilation holes 161, and the bottom of the cabinet 16 is provided with casters 18.

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the integrated liquid storage tank 1 is installed at the lower part of the cabinet 16, and the upper part of the integrated liquid storage tank is installed with a liquid inlet pump 3 and a water storage tank 13;

[0046] The condenser 7 and the auxiliary radiator 5 are installed on the top of the cabinet 16, and the air flows from the inside to the outside, and the heat is dissipated into the space through the top ventilation holes;

[0047] The hydrogen-heat converter 4 , the air heat exchanger 11 and the water separator 12 are installed in the middle and upper part of the cabinet 16 , and the gas-liquid separator 6 and the blower 10 are installed in the middle and lower part of the cabinet 16 .

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology, characterized in that: include: A hydrogen-heat converter, which is used to remove hydrogen from the hydrogen-containing organic liquid and convert the chemical energy of the hydrogen into heat energy through a catalytic oxidation reaction; An organic liquid supply module, the organic liquid supply module is connected to the hydrogen-heat converter, and is used to supply hydrogen-containing organic liquid to the hydrogen-heat converter, and recover the dehydrogenated organic liquid after dehydrogenation by the hydrogen-heat converter; A heat exchange module, the heat exchange module includes a blower, an air heat exchanger, a water separator and a water storage tank; the air heat exchanger is a shell and tube structure, and is provided with a hot air inlet, a hot air outlet, a cold air inlet and a cold air outlet, the hot air inlet is connected to the air outlet of the hydrogen-heat converter, the hot air outlet is connected to the inlet of the water separator, the cold air inlet is connected to the blower exhaust port through a pipeline, and the cold air outlet is connected to the air inlet of the hydrogen-heat converter; the drain outlet of the water separator is connected to the inlet of the water storage tank, and the exhaust port is connected to the atmosphere.

2. The heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The organic liquid supply module comprises an integrated liquid storage tank, the integrated liquid storage tank is connected to a liquid filter, and the outlet end of the liquid filter is connected to the organic liquid inlet end of the hydrogen-heat converter through a liquid inlet pump; The integrated liquid storage tank is also connected to the organic liquid outlet of the hydrogen-heat converter through a pipeline, and an auxiliary radiator and a second liquid drain valve are also arranged on the pipeline between the integrated liquid storage tank and the organic liquid outlet of the hydrogen-heat converter.

3. The heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology according to claim 2 is characterized in that: A flexible diaphragm is arranged inside the integrated liquid storage tank, and the flexible diaphragm divides the inside of the integrated liquid storage tank into two liquid storage spaces with variable volumes, respectively storing hydrogen-containing organic liquid and dehydrogenated organic liquid.

4. The heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The hydrogen-heat converter is also connected to a main radiator, the inlet of the main radiator is connected to the outlet of the heat transfer medium of the hydrogen-heat converter, and the outlet of the main radiator is connected to the inlet of the heat transfer medium of the hydrogen-heat converter.

5. The heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The hydrogen-heat converter is also connected to a condenser, which is used to cool the high-temperature gas and liquefy the organic liquid vapor therein. The outlet end of the condenser is connected to a gas-liquid separator, which is used to separate hydrogen and hydrogen-containing organic liquid. The gas outlet end of the gas-liquid separator is connected to the hydrogen inlet of the hydrogen-heat converter through a pressure reducer, and the liquid outlet end of the gas-liquid separator is connected to the integrated liquid storage tank through a pipeline, and a first liquid discharge valve is also provided on the pipeline.

6. The heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The heat dissipation method of the condenser and auxiliary radiator is forced air cooling, and the structure is metal tube fin type.

7. The heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology according to claim 5 is characterized in that: It also includes a cabinet for installing various components. The outside of the cabinet has four facades in total, three of which are equipped with main radiators, and the remaining facades are equipment maintenance doors. Ventilation holes are arranged on the top of the cabinet, and casters are arranged on the bottom of the cabinet.

8. The heater based on organic liquid hydrogen storage technology according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The integrated liquid storage tank is installed at the lower part of the cabinet, and a liquid inlet pump and a water storage tank are installed at the upper part of the integrated liquid storage tank; The condenser and auxiliary radiator are installed on the top of the cabinet, the air flows from inside to outside, and the heat is dissipated into the space through the top ventilation holes; The hydrogen-heat converter, air heat exchanger and water separator are installed in the middle and upper part of the cabinet, and the gas-liquid separator and blower are installed in the middle and lower part of the cabinet.

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