Heat exchanger assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a heat exchanger assembly. The heat exchanger assembly includes a first heat exchange portion configured to cool a fuel cell electrical device, a second heat exchange portion configured to cool a fuel cell stack, and a body portion interconnecting the first heat exchange portion and the second heat exchange portion, the body portion may include a first opening that opens in a first direction in which the body portion faces the first heat exchange portion and a second opening that opens in a second direction in which a second heat exchange portion is disposed, the first opening being open in the first direction and the second opening being open in the second direction opposite to the first direction. According to the heat exchanger assembly, the firmness of the heat exchanger assembly can be improved, and the cooling efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a heat exchanger component for a hull. Background Art

[0002] Fuel cell systems are systems that continuously generate electrical energy through chemical reactions of continuously supplied fuel, and are being researched and developed as a measure that can solve global environmental problems.

[0003] Among them, the hydrogen fuel cell system refers to a system that generates electricity by supplying hydrogen and oxygen to the stack through the fuel processing system (FPS) and air processing system (APS) modules.

[0004] In order to apply such a hydrogen fuel cell system, a heat exchanger is required to cool the device. Generally, air is used for cooling.

[0005] Recently, a method of installing a hydrogen fuel cell system on an unmanned watercraft is being developed. However, since the unmanned watercraft runs on water and must be waterproof, it is difficult to adopt a cooling method using air.

[0006] In this case, a water cooling method using cooling water can be considered, but a water cooling heat exchanger basically includes the weight of cooling water and is very heavy, so there is a problem that a separate structure is required to assemble it. Utility Model Content

[0007] Technical issues

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a heat exchanger component which has improved cooling efficiency and can ensure firmness.

[0009] Technical Solution

[0010] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described in the Detailed Description below. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0011] In one example, a heat exchanger assembly may include: a first heat exchange portion, which is configured to cool a fuel cell electrical device; a second heat exchange portion, which is configured to cool a fuel cell stack; and a main body portion, which interconnects the first heat exchange portion and the second heat exchange portion, wherein the main body portion includes: a first opening, which opens in a first direction, and the first heat exchange portion is configured inside the first opening; and a second opening, which opens in a second direction, and the second heat exchange portion is configured inside the second opening, the first direction is the direction of the main body portion toward the first heat exchange portion, and the second direction is opposite to the first direction.

[0012] In another example, the main body may also include: a first heat dissipation component, which includes the first opening; a second heat dissipation component, which is arranged on the second direction side and includes the second opening; and a main body component, which is arranged between the first heat dissipation component and the second heat dissipation component to connect the first heat dissipation component and the second heat dissipation component to each other.

[0013] In yet another example, a length of the first heat dissipation component along the first direction may be different from a length of the second heat dissipation component along the first direction.

[0014] In another example, the first heat exchange part may include a plurality of first plate-shaped components stacked along the first direction, and the second heat exchange part may include a plurality of second plate-shaped components stacked along the second direction, wherein the plurality of first plate-shaped components are arranged in the first opening, and the plurality of second plate-shaped components are arranged in the second opening.

[0015] In another example, the number of the first plate-shaped components and the number of the second plate-shaped components may be different, and the length of the first heat dissipation component along the first direction corresponds to the length of the plurality of stacked first plate-shaped components along the first direction, and the length of the second heat dissipation component along the second direction corresponds to the length of the plurality of stacked second plate-shaped components along the second direction.

[0016] In another example, the first heat dissipation component may include: a first heat dissipation component body, which defines the first opening; and a first heat dissipation fin portion, which protrudes from the side of the first heat dissipation component body toward the second direction, and the second heat dissipation component may include: a second heat dissipation component body, which defines the second opening; and a second heat dissipation fin portion, which protrudes from the side of the second heat dissipation component body toward the first direction.

[0017] In another example, a plurality of the first heat sink portions may be formed and arranged in a vertical stacking direction, and a plurality of the second heat sink portions may be formed and arranged in the vertical stacking direction.

[0018] In another example, the main body may be configured to have an internal hole penetrating along the first direction, and the first heat sink portion and the second heat sink portion are arranged in the internal hole.

[0019] In yet another example, the body member may include: an inflow channel configured to communicate with the internal hole and flow the external cooling fluid; and an exhaust channel configured to communicate with the internal hole and exhaust the external cooling fluid.

[0020] In another example, the length of the first heat dissipation component, the length of the second heat dissipation component and the main body component may correspond to each other in the vertical direction; and the contact area between the first heat dissipation component and the main body component and the contact area between the second heat dissipation component and the main body component are laser welded.

[0021] Other features and aspects will be apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and the claims.

[0022] Technical Effects

[0023] According to the utility model, the components for connecting the heat exchanger for the electrical equipment and the heat exchanger for the stack are included, so the robustness of the heat exchanger assembly can be improved.

[0024] In addition, according to the present invention, since the components connecting the heat exchanger for electrical equipment and the heat exchanger for the stack play a role in assisting the cooling of the heat exchanger, the cooling efficiency can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 1 is a diagram showing a heat exchanger assembly for a ship hull according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded stereogram of

[0027] Figure 3 From the other direction Figure 2 's picture;

[0028] Figure 4 1 is a diagram showing a main body of a heat exchanger assembly for a ship hull according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] In the drawings and throughout the specification, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals represent the same constituent elements. The drawings may not be drawn to scale, and the relative sizes, proportions, and may be exaggerated for clarity, description, and convenience.

[0030] Description of Reference Numerals

[0031] 100: First heat exchange part

[0032] 101: Pipeline 1-1

[0033] 102: Pipeline 1-2

[0034] 103: Pipeline 1-3

[0035] 104: Pipeline 1-4

[0036] 110: First plate-shaped member

[0037] 200: Second heat exchange part

[0038] 201: Pipeline 2-1

[0039] 202: Pipeline 2-2

[0040] 203: Pipeline 2-3

[0041] 204: Pipeline 2-4

[0042] 210: Second plate-shaped member

[0043] 300: Ontology Department

[0044] 301: First Opening

[0045] 302: Second opening

[0046] 310: First heat dissipation component

[0047] 311: First heat dissipation component body

[0048] 312: First heat sink part

[0049] 320: Second heat dissipation component

[0050] 321: Second heat dissipation component body

[0051] 322: Second heat sink part

[0052] 330: Main body parts

[0053] 331: Internal hole

[0054] 332: Inflow channel

[0055] 333: Exhaust channel

[0056] D1: First direction

[0057] D2: Second direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The following is a detailed description of some embodiments of the present invention through exemplary figures. In terms of adding reference numerals to the constituent elements of each figure, the same constituent elements are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different figures. In addition, in describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is judged that the specific description of the relevant known structure or function hinders the understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, its detailed description will be omitted.

[0059] In this specification, the front-back, left-right, and up-down directions are referred to for the convenience of explanation and may be directions orthogonal to each other. However, such directions are relatively determined with respect to the arrangement direction of the objects, and the up-down direction does not necessarily refer to the vertical direction.

[0060] In one or more embodiments, a heat exchanger assembly for a ship hull that can improve cooling efficiency and ensure robustness can be provided.

[0061] The heat exchanger assembly for a ship hull according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a heat exchanger assembly for a ship hull for cooling a fuel cell installed in a ship.

[0062] The basic principle of a fuel cell is described in detail below. A fuel cell stack may include a plurality of cells. A cell may include a membrane-electrode assembly (Membrane Electrode Ass embly) (not shown) with an electrolyte membrane through which hydrogen ions move as the center, catalyst electrode layers for electrochemical reactions being attached to both sides of the membrane, a gas diffusion layer (Gas Diffusion Layer) (not shown) that serves to evenly distribute the reaction gas and transfer the generated electrical energy, and a separation plate (bipolar plate) (not shown) that moves the reaction gas and cooling water.

[0063] More specifically, in the stack, hydrogen as fuel and oxygen as oxidant are respectively supplied to the anode and cathode of the membrane-electrode assembly through flow channels of the separation plate. Here, hydrogen may be supplied to the anode and air may be supplied to the cathode.

[0064] The hydrogen supplied to the anode is decomposed into protons and electrons by catalysts of electrode layers arranged on both sides of the electrolyte membrane, wherein only the protons selectively pass through the electrolyte membrane as a cation exchange membrane and are transferred to the cathode, while the electrons can be transferred to the cathode through the gas diffusion layer and the separator as a conductor.

[0065] In the cathode, the hydrogen ions supplied through the electrolyte membrane and the electrons transferred through the separator can meet the oxygen in the air supplied to the cathode through the air supply device to trigger a reaction that produces water. Due to the movement of the hydrogen ions at this time, electrons flow through the external wire, and current can be generated by this flow of electrons.

[0066] As an example, the hull heat exchanger assembly may be an assembly of a heat exchanger for cooling an electrical device of a fuel cell and a heat exchanger for cooling a stack of fuel cells. Figure 1 2 is a diagram showing a heat exchanger assembly for a ship hull according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded three-dimensional diagram. Figure 3 From the other direction Figure 2 . Figure 4 1 is a diagram showing a main body of a heat exchanger assembly for a ship hull according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] A heat exchanger assembly for a hull according to an embodiment of the utility model may include a first heat exchange part 100, a second heat exchange part 200 and a body part 300. The first heat exchange part 100 may be configured to cool a fuel cell electrical device in the ship. The second heat exchange part 200 may be configured to cool a fuel cell stack in the ship. The first heat exchange part 100 and the second heat exchange part 200 may be plate-shaped heat exchangers.

[0068] The first heat exchange part 100 may include a 1-1 pipe 101, a 1-2 pipe 102, a 1-3 pipe 103, and a 1-4 pipe 104. Two of the pipes may be pipes for fluid inflow, and the remaining two are pipes for fluid discharge. The second heat exchange part 200 may include a 2-1 pipe 201, a 2-2 pipe 202, a 2-3 pipe 203, and a 2-4 pipe 204. Two of the pipes may be pipes for fluid inflow, and the remaining two are pipes for fluid discharge.

[0069] The body part 300 may connect the first heat exchange part 100 and the second heat exchange part 200 to each other. The body part 300 may include a first opening 301 ( Figure 3 ) and the second opening 302 ( Figure 2 ). The direction of the main body 300 toward the first heat exchange part 100 is defined as the first direction D1. The first opening 301 opens in the first direction D1, and the first heat exchange part 100 can be arranged inside. The second opening 302 opens in the second direction D2 which is the opposite direction of the first direction D1, and the second heat exchange part 200 can be arranged inside.

[0070] As an example, the first heat exchange part 100 and the second heat exchange part 200 may be fixed by accommodating the body part 300 connecting the first heat exchange part 100 and the second heat exchange part 200, thereby improving the robustness of the heat exchanger assembly.

[0071] The body portion 300 may include a first heat dissipation component 310 , a second heat dissipation component 320 and a body component 330 . The first heat dissipation component 310 may include a first opening 301 . The second heat dissipation component 320 is disposed on the second direction D2 side of the first heat dissipation component 310 and may include a second opening 302 .

[0072] The body part 330 is disposed between the first heat dissipation part 310 and the second heat dissipation part 320, and can connect the first heat dissipation part 310 and the second heat dissipation part 320. As an example, the lengths of the first heat dissipation part 310, the second heat dissipation part 320 and the body part 330 in the vertical direction can correspond to each other. As an example, the area where the first heat dissipation part 310 and the body part 330 contact and the area where the second heat dissipation part 320 and the body part 330 contact can be laser welded.

[0073] The length of the first heat radiation part 310 in the first direction D1 may be different from the length of the second heat radiation part 320 in the first direction D1. This means that the length of the first heat exchange part 100 in the first direction D1 may be different from the length of the second heat exchange part 200 in the first direction D1.

[0074] The first heat exchange part 100 may include a plurality of first plate-like components 110 stacked along the first direction D1. For reference, the figure shows that the first plate-like component 110 is one component, but it should be understood that this is only an example, which is for the convenience of illustration. The second heat exchange part 200 may include a plurality of second plate-like components 210 stacked along the second direction D2. The plurality of first plate-like components 110 are arranged in the first opening 301, and the plurality of second plate-like components 210 may be arranged in the second opening 302.

[0075] The number of the first plate-shaped parts 110 and the number of the second plate-shaped parts 210 may be different. The length of the first heat dissipation part 310 along the first direction D1 may correspond to the length of the stacked plurality of first plate-shaped parts 110 along the first direction D1. The length of the second heat dissipation part 320 along the second direction D2 may correspond to the length of the stacked plurality of second plate-shaped parts 210 along the second direction D2.

[0076] The body part 300 not only ensures the firmness between the first heat exchange part 100 and the second heat exchange part 200, but also plays a role in assisting the cooling of the first heat exchange part 100 and the second heat exchange part 200. The structure of the body part 300 for assisting the cooling of the first heat exchange part 100 and the second heat exchange part 200 is described in detail below.

[0077] The first heat dissipation component 310 may include a first heat dissipation component body 311 and a first heat dissipation fin portion 312. The first heat dissipation component body 311 may be a portion defining the first opening 301. The first heat dissipation fin portion 312 may protrude in the second direction D2 from a surface on the second direction D2 side of the first heat dissipation component body 311. The first heat dissipation fin portion 312 may be a structure for increasing a surface area in order to effectively dissipate heat dissipated from the first heat exchange portion 100 through the first heat dissipation component body 311.

[0078] The second heat dissipation component 320 may include a second heat dissipation component body 321 and a second heat dissipation fin portion 322. The second heat dissipation component body 321 may be a portion defining the second opening 302. The second heat dissipation fin portion 322 may protrude from a surface of the second heat dissipation component body 321 on the first direction D1 side thereof in the first direction D1. The second heat dissipation fin portion 322 may be a structure for increasing a surface area in order to effectively dissipate heat dissipated from the second heat exchange portion 200 through the second heat dissipation component body 321.

[0079] The first heat sink portion 312 may be formed in plurality and arranged in the up-down direction, and the second heat sink portion 322 may be formed in plurality and arranged in the up-down direction.

[0080] The body part 300 has an inner hole 331 extending along the first direction D1, and the first heat sink part 312 and the second heat sink part 322 can be arranged in the inner hole 331. In addition, the body part 330 may include an inflow channel 332 and an exhaust channel 333. The inflow channel 332 may be configured to communicate with the inner hole 331 and flow in an external cooling fluid. The exhaust channel 333 may be configured to communicate with the inner hole 331 and exhaust an external cooling fluid. The cooling fluid flowing into the inner hole 331 may be a structure for cooling the first heat dissipation part 310 and the second heat dissipation part 320.

[0081] As an example, the cooling of the first heat exchange part 100 and the second heat exchange part 200 is assisted by the action of the body part 300, so that the firmness of the first heat exchange part 100 and the second heat exchange part 200 can be maintained and the cooling efficiency of the heat exchanger assembly can be improved.

[0082] As an example, the heat exchanger assembly includes a member for connecting the heat exchanger for the electric device and the heat exchanger for the stack to each other, thereby ensuring the robustness of the heat exchanger assembly.

[0083] In addition, as an example, since the component that connects the heat exchanger for electric equipment and the heat exchanger for stack to each other plays a role of assisting the cooling of the heat exchanger, the cooling efficiency can be improved.

[0084] The above description is only an exemplary description of the technical idea of ​​the utility model. Ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the utility model belongs can make various modifications and deformations without departing from the essential characteristics of the utility model. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the utility model are not used to limit the technical idea of ​​the utility model, but are used for explanation. The scope of the technical idea of ​​the utility model is not limited to these embodiments. The protection scope of the utility model should be explained by the above technical solution, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent to it are included in the scope of rights of the utility model.

Claims

1. A heat exchanger assembly, It is characterized in that include: a first heat exchange portion configured to cool a fuel cell electrical device; a second heat exchange portion configured to cool the fuel cell stack; as well as a main body portion, which connects the first heat exchange portion and the second heat exchange portion to each other, Wherein, the main body comprises: a first opening, which opens in a first direction, wherein the first heat exchange portion is disposed inside the first opening; and The second opening is opened in the second direction, and the second heat exchange part is arranged inside the second opening. The first direction is a direction from the main body to the first heat exchange portion, and the second direction is opposite to the first direction.

2. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The main body also includes: A first heat dissipation component including the first opening; A second heat dissipation component, which is disposed on the second direction side and includes the second opening; and The main body component is arranged between the first heat dissipation component and the second heat dissipation component to connect the first heat dissipation component and the second heat dissipation component to each other.

3. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 2, Features: A length of the first heat dissipation part along the first direction is different from a length of the second heat dissipation part along the first direction.

4. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 3, Features: The first heat exchange portion includes a plurality of first plate-shaped members stacked along the first direction, The second heat exchange portion includes a plurality of second plate-shaped members stacked along the second direction, A plurality of the first plate-shaped members are arranged in the first opening, A plurality of the second plate-shaped members are arranged in the second opening.

5. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 4, Features: The number of the first plate-shaped components is different from the number of the second plate-shaped components, The length of the first heat dissipation member along the first direction corresponds to the length of the plurality of stacked first plate-shaped members along the first direction. The length of the second heat dissipating member along the second direction corresponds to the length of the plurality of stacked second plate-shaped members along the second direction.

6. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 2, Features: The first heat dissipation component comprises: A first heat dissipation component body defining the first opening; and a first heat sink portion, which protrudes from a side surface of the first heat sink body toward the second direction, The second heat dissipation component comprises: A second heat dissipation component body defining the second opening; and The second heat sink portion protrudes from a side surface of the second heat sink body toward the first direction.

7. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 6, Features: The first heat sink portion is formed in a plurality and arranged in a vertical stacking direction, The second heat sink portion is formed in plurality and arranged along a vertical stacking direction.

8. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 7, Features: The main body is configured to have an internal hole extending along the first direction, The first heat sink portion and the second heat sink portion are disposed in the inner hole.

9. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 8, It is characterized in that The body component comprises: an inflow channel configured to communicate with the internal hole and flow an external cooling fluid; and The exhaust passage is configured to communicate with the inner hole and exhaust the cooling fluid to the outside.

10. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 2, Features: The length of the first heat dissipation component, the length of the second heat dissipation component and the main body component correspond to each other in the vertical direction; The area where the first heat dissipation component contacts the main body component and the area where the second heat dissipation component contacts the main body component are welded by laser.

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