Modularized air cooling system applied to MW-grade water electrolysis hydrogen production system

By designing a modular air-cooling system, using circulating water-heating water pipes and heat exchange tube bundles for heat exchange, the problems of large water consumption and high operating costs of the MW-level electrolytic hydrogen production system are solved, and low water consumption and low Cost and efficient cooling effect.

CN222505035UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18SHANGHAI ELECTRIC-SPX ENG & TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420878641.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-25
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-25

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Technical Problem

The existing MW-level electrolytic hydrogen production system cooling method consumes a large amount of water, resulting in high operating costs, lack of flexibility and regulation, making it difficult to adapt to the cooling requirements of MW-level electrolytic hydrogen production system.

Method used

A modular air-cooling system was designed, including a support frame, a frame platform and multiple sets of air-cooling components. Each air-cooling component consists of two supporting outer frames, two heat exchange tube bundles and fans, and is carried out through circulating water-heating water pipes and heat exchange tube bundles. Heat exchange reduces water consumption and costs.

Benefits of technology

Through the design of the modular air-cooling system, water consumption and operating costs are significantly reduced, while improving cooling efficiency and system flexibility and regulation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a modularization air cooling system applied to an MW level water electrolysis hydrogen production system, which comprises a support frame and a frame platform, a circulating water hot water pipeline and a circulating water cold water pipeline are arranged on the support frame, the frame platform is arranged above the support frame, and the frame platform is arranged on the support frame. A plurality of air cooling assemblies are arranged between the frame platform and the supporting frame, each air cooling assembly comprises two supporting outer frames, two heat exchange tube bundles and a draught fan, a V-shaped structure is formed between the two supporting outer frames, the bottoms of the two supporting outer frames are connected with the supporting frame, the top ends of the two supporting outer frames are connected with the frame platform, and the two supporting outer frames are connected with the supporting frame. The two heat exchange tube bundles are installed on the two supporting outer frames respectively. According to the utility model, the cooling effect on hot water is ensured, and compared with the cooling of cooling water, the water consumption is greatly reduced, and the cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air cooling systems, in particular to a modular air cooling system applied to a MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system. Background Art

[0002] At present, most large thermal power plants in my country use air-cooled steam turbine units. The commonly used air cooling systems can be mainly divided into three types: mechanical ventilation direct air cooling system, natural ventilation indirect air cooling system and mechanical ventilation indirect air cooling system. However, the air cooling system for power plants is developing in the direction of high parameters and large capacity. It lacks flexibility and adjustability, has a long construction period and occupies a large area, and is difficult to adapt to the cooling needs of the current MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system.

[0003] At present, the cooling methods used in the electrolytic water hydrogen production system are mainly air cooling and water cooling. For every 1kg of hydrogen produced, the air cooling method consumes about 11.5L of water, and the water cooling system consumes about 21L of water. Therefore, under the same hydrogen production scale, the electrolytic water hydrogen production system uses dry cooling to save nearly 45% of water compared with water cooling. In order to utilize the relatively abundant renewable energy resources such as photovoltaic power generation and solar thermal power generation in the northwest region, it is planned to construct the electrolytic water hydrogen production method to store this part of solar thermal and photovoltaic power generation in the form of hydrogen energy. At present, electricity prices account for 80% of the operating costs of electrolytic water hydrogen production, and water resources in the region are relatively tight. Water cooling consumes a lot of water and is costly. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above problems existing in the existing water electrolysis hydrogen production system, the present invention aims to provide a modular air cooling system for MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system, which can effectively control the system water consumption, has low cost and convenient layout.

[0005] The specific technical solutions are as follows:

[0006] A modular air cooling system for a MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system comprises a support frame and a frame platform, wherein a circulating water hot water pipeline and a circulating water cooling water pipeline are installed on the support frame, the frame platform is arranged above the support frame, and a plurality of air cooling components are arranged between the frame platform and the support frame, each of the air cooling components comprises:

[0007] Two supporting outer frames, a "V"-shaped structure is formed between the two supporting outer frames, and the bottoms of the two supporting outer frames are connected to the supporting frame, and the tops are connected to the frame platform;

[0008] Two heat exchange tube bundles, the two heat exchange tube bundles are respectively mounted on the two supporting outer frames, and each of the heat exchange tube bundles is connected to the side wall of the circulating water hot water pipe through a first pipe, and is connected to the side wall of the circulating water cold water pipe through a second pipe;

[0009] A fan is installed on the frame platform and is located above the two heat exchange tube bundles to enhance the air flow around the two heat exchange tube bundles.

[0010] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, a plurality of the air-cooling components are distributed at equal intervals in the transverse direction.

[0011] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the circulating water hot water pipeline and the circulating water cold water pipeline are both distributed in the transverse direction.

[0012] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, each of the heat exchange tube bundles has a liquid inlet connected to the first pipe and a liquid outlet connected to the second pipe, and the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet are respectively located on both sides of the heat exchange tube bundle.

[0013] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the fan is an axial flow fan.

[0014] As a further improvement and optimization of the present solution, a lifting beam is provided above the frame platform, and the lifting beam is connected to the frame platform via a column.

[0015] As a further improvement and optimization of the present solution, there are two upright columns, which are respectively located on both sides of the lifting beam, and a reinforcing frame is provided between each upright column and the lifting beam on both sides.

[0016] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, a human ladder is provided on any one side or both sides of the support frame.

[0017] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, a climbing ladder is provided between the support frame and the frame platform.

[0018] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the support frame, the supporting outer frame and the frame platform are all made of steel.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the above technical solution has the following positive effects:

[0020] (1) In the utility model, hot water of circulating water flows in from a circulating water hot water pipe, and flows into a plurality of heat exchange tube bundles respectively from a plurality of first pipes, and exchanges heat with the air on both sides to be cooled into cold water. The cooled cold water in the plurality of heat exchange tube bundles then flows into a circulating water cold water pipe from a plurality of second pipes respectively, and is discharged from the circulating water cold water pipe for recycling. By arranging a plurality of groups of air cooling components to cool down the hot water in the circulating water hot water pipe, not only the cooling effect is ensured, but also compared with cooling by cooling water, the water consumption is greatly reduced, and the cost is reduced.

[0021] (2) In the utility model, the two supporting outer frames in each group of air-cooling components and the frame platform form a stable self-supporting triangular structure, which can reduce the use of materials, not only further reduce the cost of consumables, but also simplify the on-site installation steps and reduce the on-site installation error rate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a modular air cooling system applied to a MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system of the utility model;

[0023] In the attached figure: 1. support frame; 2. frame platform; 3. circulating water cooling water pipeline; 4. circulating water hot water pipeline; 5. first pipeline; 6. second pipeline; 7. air cooling component; 8. lifting beam; 9. column; 10. reinforcement frame; 20. ladder; 30. climbing ladder; 71. supporting outer frame; 72. heat exchange tube bundle; 73. fan. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, if the terms "first", "second", "third" appear, they are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of a modular air cooling system for a MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system according to the utility model is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, a modular air cooling system for a MW-level electrolytic water hydrogen production system in a preferred embodiment is shown, comprising a support frame 1 and a frame platform 2, a circulating water hot water pipe 4 and a circulating water cold water pipe 3 are installed on the support frame 1, the frame platform 2 is arranged above the support frame 1, and a plurality of air cooling components 7 are arranged between the frame platform 2 and the support frame 1, each air cooling component 7 comprises two supporting outer frames 71, two heat exchange tube bundles 72 and a fan 73, a "V"-shaped structure is formed between the two supporting outer frames 71, and the two supporting outer The bottom of the frame 71 is connected to the support frame 1, and the top is connected to the frame platform 2. The two heat exchange tube bundles 72 are respectively installed on the two supporting outer frames 71, and each heat exchange tube bundle 72 is connected to the side wall of the circulating water hot water pipe 4 through a first pipe 5, and is connected to the side wall of the circulating water cold water pipe 3 through a second pipe 6. The fan 73 is installed on the frame platform 2 and is located above the two heat exchange tube bundles 72. It is used to strengthen the air flow around the two heat exchange tube bundles 72 to enhance the heat exchange of the two heat exchange tube bundles 72, thereby improving the cooling effect.

[0028] In this embodiment, the hot water of the circulating water flows in from the circulating water hot water pipe 4, and flows into the plurality of heat exchange tube bundles 72 through the plurality of first pipes 5, and exchanges heat with the air on both sides to be cooled into cold water. The cooled cold water in the plurality of heat exchange tube bundles 72 flows into the circulating water cold water pipe 3 through the plurality of second pipes 6, and is discharged from the circulating water cold water pipe 3 for recycling. By arranging a plurality of groups of air cooling components 7 to cool down the hot water in the circulating water hot water pipe 4, not only the cooling effect is guaranteed, but also compared with cooling by cooling water, the water consumption is greatly reduced and the cost is reduced.

[0029] In this embodiment, the two supporting outer frames 71 in each group of air-cooling components 7 and the frame platform 2 form a stable self-supporting triangular structure, which can reduce the use of materials, not only further reduce the cost of consumables, but also simplify the on-site installation steps and reduce the on-site installation error rate.

[0030] More preferably, the circulating water hot water pipe 4 and the circulating water cold water pipe 3 are both pipe structures with one end open, hot water flows into the circulating water hot water pipe 4 from the open end of the circulating water hot water pipe 4, and the cooled cold water is discharged from the open end of the circulating water cold water pipe 3.

[0031] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a plurality of air cooling components 7 are distributed at equal intervals in the transverse direction.

[0032] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the circulating water hot water pipe 4 and the circulating water cold water pipe 3 are both distributed in the transverse direction.

[0033] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, each heat exchange tube bundle 72 has a liquid inlet connected to the first pipe 5 and a liquid outlet connected to the second pipe 6 , and the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet are respectively located on both sides of the heat exchange tube bundle 72 .

[0034] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the fan 73 is an axial flow fan 73 .

[0035] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a lifting beam 8 is provided above the frame platform 2, and the lifting beam 8 is connected to the frame platform 2 through a column 9, so as to facilitate the lifting and installation of the fan 73, the heat exchange tube bundle 72, and the supporting outer frame 71.

[0036] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, in order to improve the installation stability of the lifting beam 8, there are two columns 9, which are respectively located on both sides of the lifting beam 8, and there are reinforcement frames 10 between each column 9 and the lifting beam 8 on both sides.

[0037] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, in order to facilitate construction workers to climb up the support frame 1 to perform installation work, a human ladder 20 is provided on one side or both sides of the support frame 1 .

[0038] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, in order to facilitate construction workers to climb onto the frame platform 2 for installation work, a climbing ladder 30 is provided between the support frame 1 and the frame platform 2 .

[0039] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the support frame 1, the supporting outer frame 71, and the frame platform 2 are all made of steel.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the implementation mode and protection scope of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, it should be aware that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made using the description and illustrations of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular air cooling system for a MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system, characterized in that: It includes a support frame and a frame platform, on which a circulating water hot water pipe and a circulating water cold water pipe are installed, the frame platform is arranged above the support frame, and a plurality of air cooling components are arranged between the frame platform and the support frame, each of which includes: Two supporting outer frames, a "V"-shaped structure is formed between the two supporting outer frames, and the bottoms of the two supporting outer frames are connected to the supporting frame, and the tops are connected to the frame platform; Two heat exchange tube bundles, the two heat exchange tube bundles are respectively mounted on the two supporting outer frames, and each of the heat exchange tube bundles is connected to the side wall of the circulating water hot water pipe through a first pipe, and is connected to the side wall of the circulating water cold water pipe through a second pipe; A fan is installed on the frame platform and is located above the two heat exchange tube bundles to enhance the air flow around the two heat exchange tube bundles.

2. The modular air cooling system for a MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of air cooling components are distributed at equal intervals in the transverse direction.

3. The modular air cooling system for MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The circulating water hot water pipeline and the circulating water cold water pipeline are both distributed in the transverse direction.

4. The modular air cooling system for a MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the heat exchange tube bundles has a liquid inlet communicated with the first pipe and a liquid outlet communicated with the second pipe, and the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet are respectively located on two sides of the heat exchange tube bundle.

5. The modular air cooling system for MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan is an axial flow fan.

6. The modular air cooling system for a MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lifting beam is provided above the frame platform, and the lifting beam is connected to the frame platform through a column.

7. The modular air cooling system for a MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are two upright posts, which are respectively located on both sides of the lifting beam, and a reinforcing frame is provided between the two sides of each upright post and the lifting beam.

8. The modular air cooling system for a MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side or both sides of the support frame are provided with a ladder.

9. The modular air cooling system for MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ascending ladder is provided between the support frame and the frame platform.

10. According to the modular air cooling system applied to the MW-level water electrolysis hydrogen production system according to claim 1, the support frame, the supporting outer frame and the frame platform are all made of steel.