Cooling structure of energy storage system
By designing the cooling structure of the energy storage system, and adjusting the flow path of the cooling medium by using the flow guide mechanism and the thermal insulation board, the problem of insufficient utilization of cooling medium in the prior art is solved, and cooling efficiency is maintained and energy consumption is reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421200085.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The cooling structure of the existing energy storage system has insufficient cooling medium utilization, resulting in high energy consumption of the cooling structure.
A cooling structure of an energy storage system is designed. By guiding the flow path of the cooling medium, the time when the cooling medium participates in heat exchange is adjusted, the flow guide mechanism and thermal insulation board are used to adjust according to the temperature of the energy storage system, and cooling is fully utilized. medium.
While ensuring cooling efficiency, the cooling medium is fully utilized to reduce the energy consumption expenditure of the cooling structure, effectively solving the problem of insufficient utilization of cooling medium in the prior art.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of energy storage system cooling, in particular to a cooling structure of an energy storage system. Background Art
[0002] As a popular technology in the current energy field, energy storage system has been widely used in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage and other fields. A key component in the energy storage system is the cooling unit, which can effectively improve the efficiency and life of the system while ensuring the normal operation of the energy storage system. The commonly used cooling methods of the energy storage system are air cooling and water cooling. In the prior art, water cooling is widely used because of its fast cooling effect and low noise during the cooling process. During the cooling process, cold water flows inside the heat exchange component, so that heat is exchanged between the cold water and the energy storage component to reduce the temperature inside the energy storage component. However, the temperature of the energy storage component will change according to different usage conditions. When the temperature of the energy storage component is low, the cold water flowing out of the heat exchange component can still absorb heat, and the cold water is not fully utilized, which increases the energy consumption of the cooling structure. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a cooling structure for an energy storage system. By guiding the flow path of the cooling medium, the time for the cooling medium to participate in heat exchange is adjusted, the cooling medium is fully utilized while ensuring the cooling efficiency, and the energy consumption expenditure of the cooling structure is reduced, which can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.
[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a cooling structure of an energy storage system, comprising a cooling shell and a flow guiding mechanism;
[0005] Cooling shells: There are three cooling shells distributed longitudinally. A water inlet pipe is provided between the left ends of the cooling shells. The water inlets of the cooling shells are connected to the water inlet pipe. A water outlet pipe is provided between the right ends of the cooling shells. The water outlets of the cooling shells are connected to the water outlet pipe. The interior of the cooling shells is provided with vertically distributed heat-conducting baffles.
[0006] Flow guide mechanism: It is arranged inside the cooling shell, and guides the flow path of the cooling medium to adjust the time for the cooling medium to participate in heat exchange, so as to fully utilize the cooling medium while ensuring the cooling efficiency. The cooling structure can be adjusted according to the different temperatures of the energy storage system, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the cooling structure.
[0007] Furthermore, the diversion mechanism includes a water inlet rotating pipe, a water inlet hole 1, a water outlet rotating pipe and a water outlet hole 1. The water inlet rotating pipe is respectively rotatably connected to the rotating groove at the left end of the cooling shell, the upper end of the water inlet rotating pipe is communicated with the water inlet of the cooling shell, the outer arc surface of the water inlet rotating pipe is respectively provided with a water inlet hole 1, the water outlet rotating pipe is respectively rotatably connected to the rotating groove at the right end of the cooling shell, the lower end of the water outlet rotating pipe is communicated with the water outlet of the cooling shell, the outer arc surface of the water outlet rotating pipe is respectively provided with a water outlet hole 1, the water inlet hole 1 and the water outlet hole 1 are vertically evenly distributed to guide the cold water to contact the heat exchange component for a short time.
[0008] Furthermore, the diversion mechanism also includes water inlet hole 2, U-shaped hole 1, U-shaped hole 2 and water outlet hole 2, the water inlet hole 2 and U-shaped hole 1 are respectively arranged on the outer arc surface of the water inlet rotating pipe, the water inlet hole 2 and U-shaped hole 1 are vertically spaced, the U-shaped hole 2 and water outlet hole 2 are respectively arranged on the outer arc surface of the water outlet rotating pipe, the U-shaped hole 2 and water outlet hole 2 are vertically spaced, the water inlet hole 2 corresponds to the upper end horizontal position of the U-shaped hole 2, guiding the cold water to contact the heat exchange component for a long time.
[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a single chip microcomputer, which is located on the right side of the cooling shell. The input end of the single chip microcomputer is electrically connected to an external power supply to control the start and stop of the entire device.
[0010] Furthermore, motors are provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the cooling shell, the motor output shaft on the lower side is fixedly connected to the lower end of the water inlet rotating pipe, and the motor output shaft on the upper side is fixedly connected to the upper end of the water outlet rotating pipe. The input ends of the motors are electrically connected to the output ends of the single-chip microcomputer to provide power for the rotation of the water inlet rotating pipe and the water outlet rotating pipe.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a water chiller, which is located on the rear side of the cooling shell, the water outlet of the water chiller is connected to the water inlet pipe, the water inlet of the water chiller is connected to the water outlet pipe, and the input end of the water chiller is electrically connected to the output end of the single-chip computer to provide cold water for the operation of the entire device.
[0012] Furthermore, a water pump is connected in series to the rear end of the water outlet pipe, and the input end of the water pump is electrically connected to the output end of the single-chip microcomputer to provide power for the flow of cold water.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are: the cooling structure of the energy storage system has the following advantages:
[0014] When in use, the cooling structure is installed inside the energy storage system, and the chiller and water pump are started by the single chip computer, so that the cold water enters the cooling shell through the water inlet pipe, and the heat generated during the charging and discharging process of the energy storage system is absorbed by the conduction of the cooling shell and the heat conductive partition. The cold water after absorbing the heat flows out through the water outlet pipe. According to the temperature of the energy storage component, the motor is started to drive the water inlet and outlet pipes to rotate at a fixed angle. When the temperature of the energy storage component is high, the water inlet hole 1 and the water outlet hole 1 are used to guide the cold water to contact the heat exchange component for a short time, and the cold water is discharged in time when the cold water temperature rises. When the temperature of the energy storage component is low, the water inlet hole 2 and the water outlet hole 2 are used to guide the cold water to contact the heat exchange component for a long time, so that the cold water can fully absorb heat. By guiding the flow path of the cooling medium, the time for the cooling medium to participate in heat exchange is adjusted, and the cooling medium is fully utilized while ensuring the cooling efficiency. The cooling structure can be adjusted according to the different temperatures of the energy storage system to reduce the energy consumption expenditure of the cooling structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the front cross-section of the cooling shell of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the utility model at A;
[0018] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the utility model at B;
[0019] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the U-shaped hole 2 of the utility model.
[0020] In the figure: 1 cooling shell, 2 water inlet pipe, 3 water outlet pipe, 4 heat conduction baffle, 5 guide mechanism, 51 water inlet rotating pipe, 52 water inlet hole 1, 53 water outlet rotating pipe, 54 water outlet hole 1, 55 water inlet hole 2, 56 U-type hole 1, 57 U-type hole 2, 58 water outlet hole 2, 6 motor, 7 chiller, 8 water pump, 9 single chip microcomputer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in 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.
[0022] See also Figure 1-5, This embodiment provides a technical solution: a cooling structure of an energy storage system, comprising a cooling shell 1 and a flow guiding mechanism 5;
[0023] Cooling shell 1: There are three cooling shells 1 and they are distributed longitudinally. A water inlet pipe 2 is provided between the left ends of the cooling shell 1. The water inlets of the cooling shell 1 are all connected to the water inlet pipe 2, which is convenient for cold water to enter the cooling shell 1. A water outlet pipe 3 is provided between the right ends of the cooling shell 1. The water outlets of the cooling shell 1 are all connected to the water outlet pipe 3, which is convenient for cold water to be discharged from the cooling shell 1. The interior of the cooling shell 1 is provided with vertically distributed heat-conducting baffles 4 to conduct heat, increase the contact area between the cold water and the heat exchange components, and improve the heat exchange efficiency. It also includes a single-chip microcomputer 9, which is located on the right side of the cooling shell 1. The input end of the single-chip microcomputer 9 is electrically connected to an external power supply to control the start and stop of the overall device. The upper and lower surfaces of the cooling shell 1 are provided with Motor 6, the output shaft of the motor 6 on the lower side is fixedly connected to the lower end of the water inlet rotating pipe 51, the output shaft of the motor 6 on the upper side is fixedly connected to the upper end of the water outlet rotating pipe 53, the input end of the motor 6 is electrically connected to the output end of the single-chip microcomputer 9, and provides power for the adjustment of the flow guide mechanism 5, and also includes a chiller 7, the chiller 7 is located at the rear side of the cooling shell 1, the water outlet of the chiller 7 is connected to the water inlet pipe 2, the water inlet of the chiller 7 is connected to the water outlet pipe 3, the input end of the chiller 7 is electrically connected to the output end of the single-chip microcomputer 9, and provides cold water for the operation of the cooling structure, and the rear end of the water outlet pipe 3 is connected in series with a water pump 8, and the input end of the water pump 8 is electrically connected to the output end of the single-chip microcomputer 9, and provides power for the flow of cold water;
[0024] The flow guiding mechanism 5 is respectively arranged inside the cooling shell 1, and the flow guiding mechanism 5 includes a water inlet rotating pipe 51, a water inlet hole 52, a water outlet rotating pipe 53 and a water outlet hole 54. The water inlet rotating pipe 51 is respectively rotatably connected to the rotating groove at the left end of the cooling shell 1, and the upper end of the water inlet rotating pipe 51 is connected to the water inlet of the cooling shell 1. The outer arc surface of the water inlet rotating pipe 51 is respectively provided with a water inlet hole 52, and the water outlet rotating pipe 53 is respectively rotatably connected to the rotating groove at the right end of the cooling shell 1. The lower end of the water outlet rotating pipe 53 is connected to the water outlet of the cooling shell 1, and the outer arc surface of the water outlet rotating pipe 53 is respectively A water outlet hole 54 is provided, and the water inlet hole 52 and the water outlet hole 54 are vertically evenly spaced. When the temperature of the energy storage component is high, the water inlet hole 52 and the water outlet hole 54 are used to guide the flow of cold water. After entering the cooling shell 1, the cold water is located inside the water inlet transfer pipe 51. The water inlet hole 52 is used to divide the cold water and enter between two vertically adjacent heat-conducting baffles 4. The cold water flows to the right between the two vertically adjacent heat-conducting baffles 4, and finally enters the inside of the water outlet transfer pipe 53 through the water outlet hole 54. The cold water after absorbing heat is in the water outlet transfer pipe 53. The cold water is concentrated and discharged through the outlet pipe 3, guiding the cold water to contact the heat exchange component for a short time, and the cold water is discharged in time when the cold water temperature rises. The guide mechanism 5 also includes a second water inlet hole 55, a U-shaped hole 1 56, a second U-shaped hole 57 and a second water outlet hole 58. The second water inlet hole 55 and the U-shaped hole 1 56 are respectively arranged on the outer arc surface of the water inlet rotating pipe 51, and the second water inlet hole 55 and the U-shaped hole 1 56 are vertically spaced. The second U-shaped hole 57 and the second water outlet hole 58 are respectively arranged on the outer arc surface of the water outlet rotating pipe 53, and the second U-shaped hole 57 and the second water outlet hole 58 are vertically spaced. The water inlet hole 55 corresponds to the upper end lateral position of the U-shaped hole 57. When the temperature of the energy storage component is low, the water inlet hole 55 and the water outlet hole 58 are used to guide the flow of cold water. The cold water in the water inlet transfer pipe 51 enters between two vertically adjacent heat-conducting baffles 4 through the water inlet hole 55. Under the guidance of the U-shaped hole 1 56 and the U-shaped hole 2 57, the cold water flows along a serpentine trajectory inside the cooling shell 1, and finally enters the water outlet transfer pipe 53 through the water outlet hole 58, guiding the cold water to contact with the heat exchange component for a long time, so that the cold water can fully absorb heat.
[0025] The working principle of a cooling structure of an energy storage system provided by the utility model is as follows: when in use, the cooling structure is installed inside the energy storage system, and the energy storage component is located between two adjacent cooling shells 1 and is in contact with the surface of the cooling shell 1. During use, the chiller 7 and the water pump 8 are started by the single-chip microcomputer 9, so that cold water enters the cooling shell 1 through the water inlet pipe 2, and the heat generated during the charging and discharging process of the energy storage system is absorbed by the conduction of the cooling shell 1 and the heat-conducting baffle 4. The cold water after absorbing the heat flows out through the water outlet pipe 3. According to the temperature of the energy storage component, the motor 6 is started, and the output shaft of the motor 6 drives the water inlet rotating pipe 51 and the water outlet rotating pipe 53 to rotate at a fixed angle. When the temperature of the energy storage component is high, the flow of cold water is guided by the water inlet hole 52 and the water outlet hole 54. After entering the cooling shell 1, the cold water is located inside the water inlet rotating pipe 51. The water inlet hole One 52 diverts the cold water and enters between two vertically adjacent heat-conducting baffles 4. The cold water flows to the right along between the two vertically adjacent heat-conducting baffles 4, and finally enters the inside of the water outlet transfer pipe 53 through the water outlet hole one 54. The cold water after absorbing heat is concentrated inside the water outlet transfer pipe 53 and discharged through the water outlet pipe 3, guiding the cold water to contact with the heat exchange component for a short time, and discharge the cold water in time when the cold water temperature rises. When the temperature of the energy storage component is low, the flow of cold water is guided by the water inlet hole two 55 and the water outlet hole two 58. The cold water in the water inlet transfer pipe 51 enters between the two vertically adjacent heat-conducting baffles 4 through the water inlet hole two 55. Under the guidance of the U-shaped hole one 56 and the U-shaped hole two 57, the cold water flows along a serpentine trajectory inside the cooling shell 1, and finally enters the inside of the water outlet transfer pipe 53 through the water outlet hole two 58, guiding the cold water to contact with the heat exchange component for a long time, so that the cold water can fully absorb heat.
[0026] It is worth noting that the single-chip microcomputer 9 disclosed in the above embodiment can use the AT89C4051 model single-chip microcomputer, and the motor 6, the chiller 7 and the water pump 8 can be freely configured according to the actual application scenario. The motor 6 can use the 3M57-42A model stepper motor, the chiller 7 can use the GXA-U05 model chiller, and the water pump 8 can use the 40CDL4-50-1.1KW model high-pressure water pump. The single-chip microcomputer 9 controls the motor 6, the chiller 7 and the water pump 8 to work using methods commonly used in the prior art.
[0027] The above are only embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A cooling structure of an energy storage system, characterized in that: It comprises a cooling shell (1) and a flow guiding mechanism (5); Cooling shells (1): There are three cooling shells (1) distributed longitudinally, a water inlet pipe (2) is provided between the left ends of the cooling shells (1), and the water inlets of the cooling shells (1) are connected to the water inlet pipe (2), a water outlet pipe (3) is provided between the right ends of the cooling shells (1), and the water outlets of the cooling shells (1) are connected to the water outlet pipe (3), and the interior of the cooling shells (1) is provided with vertically distributed heat-conducting baffles (4); Flow guiding mechanisms (5): respectively arranged inside the cooling shell (1).
2. The cooling structure of the energy storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow guiding mechanism (5) comprises a water inlet rotating pipe (51), a water inlet hole (52), a water outlet rotating pipe (53) and a water outlet hole (54); the water inlet rotating pipe (51) is respectively rotatably connected to a rotating groove at the left end of the cooling shell (1); the upper end of the water inlet rotating pipe (51) is connected to the water inlet of the cooling shell (1); the outer arc surface of the water inlet rotating pipe (51) is respectively provided with a water inlet hole (52); the water outlet rotating pipe (53) is respectively rotatably connected to a rotating groove at the right end of the cooling shell (1); the lower end of the water outlet rotating pipe (53) is connected to the water outlet of the cooling shell (1); the outer arc surface of the water outlet rotating pipe (53) is respectively provided with a water outlet hole (54); the water inlet hole (52) and the water outlet hole (54) are both vertically evenly spaced.
3. The cooling structure of the energy storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flow guide mechanism (5) further comprises a second water inlet hole (55), a first U-shaped hole (56), a second U-shaped hole (57) and a second water outlet hole (58); the second water inlet hole (55) and the first U-shaped hole (56) are respectively arranged on the outer arc surface of the water inlet rotating pipe (51); the second water inlet hole (55) and the first U-shaped hole (56) are vertically spaced apart; the second U-shaped hole (57) and the second water outlet hole (58) are respectively arranged on the outer arc surface of the water outlet rotating pipe (53); the second U-shaped hole (57) and the second water outlet hole (58) are vertically spaced apart; the second water inlet hole (55) and the second U-shaped hole (57) correspond in lateral position to the upper ends of the second water inlet hole (55) and the second U-shaped hole (57).
4. The cooling structure of the energy storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a single chip microcomputer (9), which is located on the right side of the cooling shell (1), and an input end of the single chip microcomputer (9) is electrically connected to an external power supply.
5. The cooling structure of the energy storage system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper and lower surfaces of the cooling shell (1) are both provided with motors (6); the output shaft of the lower motor (6) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the water inlet rotating pipe (51); the output shaft of the upper motor (6) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the water outlet rotating pipe (53); and the input end of the motor (6) is electrically connected to the output end of the single chip computer (9).
6. The cooling structure of the energy storage system according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a water chiller (7), which is located on the rear side of the cooling shell (1), the water outlet of the water chiller (7) is connected to the water inlet pipe (2), the water inlet of the water chiller (7) is connected to the water outlet pipe (3), and the input end of the water chiller (7) is electrically connected to the output end of the single-chip computer (9).
7. The cooling structure of an energy storage system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A water pump (8) is connected in series to the rear end of the water outlet pipe (3), and the input end of the water pump (8) is electrically connected to the output end of the single chip computer (9).