Practical training device for air subsystem of fuel cell
By designing a fuel cell air subsystem training device containing multiple components and controllers, the problem of insufficient parameter adjustment accuracy in the prior art is solved, and the function of automatic temperature adjustment, humidity and water replenishment is realized, and the control accuracy and flexibility of the system are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420952039.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-06
AI Technical Summary
The existing fuel cell air subsystem is coupled with the fuel cell system to adjust parameters, and the parameters at the air end cannot be adjusted separately, resulting in insufficient air flow, humidity and temperature control accuracy.
A fuel cell air subsystem training device is designed, including an industrial control machine, FCU controller, air filter, air compressor, intercooler, air humidifier, gas humidifier, radiator, circulating water pump, water replenishing tank and water replenishing water pump. The functions of automatic temperature adjustment, humidity and automatic water replenishing are achieved through the control of the upper computer.
It realizes accurate control of air intake pressure, automatically adjusts temperature and humidity, and automatically replenishes water, improves the control accuracy of air subsystem parameters, supports independent work teaching and joint control with other systems.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fuel cells, in particular to a fuel cell air subsystem training device. Background Art
[0002] In the fuel cell system, the air subsystem plays a vital role. Its role is to provide the required oxygen for the fuel cell, which directly affects the performance and efficiency of the fuel cell. Currently, the fuel cell air subsystem on the market is integrated with the fuel cell. There is no separate air subsystem training platform, which has the following problems:
[0003] 1. The coupling and interrelation of multiple components of the air subsystem results in insufficient control accuracy of dynamic and steady-state parameters such as air flow, humidity, and temperature;
[0004] 2. It is usually coupled with the fuel cell system for parameter adjustment, and the parameters of the fuel electron air end cannot be adjusted separately.
[0005] In summary, we propose a fuel cell air subsystem training device. Utility Model Content
[0006] The utility model aims to provide a fuel cell air subsystem training device to solve the problems in the prior art.
[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a fuel cell air subsystem training device, including an industrial computer, an FCU controller, an air filter, an air compressor, an intercooler, an air humidifier, a gas humidifier, a radiator, a circulating water pump, a water supply tank and a water supply pump, the industrial computer is connected to the FCU controller, the air filter is connected to the air compressor, the air compressor is connected to the air humidifier through the intercooler, the air humidifier and the gas humidifier are connected in parallel, a circulating water pump is installed between the intercooler and the radiator, the circulating water pump is connected to the water supply tank, the water supply tank is connected to the gas humidifier through the water supply pump, and the radiator is connected to the air compressor; the air compressor, gas humidifier, radiator, circulating water pump and water supply pump are all connected to the FCU controller.
[0008] Preferably, the air inlet of the air filter is connected to the external atmosphere, and the air outlet of the air filter is connected to the air inlet of the air compressor; the outlet of the gas humidifier is connected to the external atmosphere; and an air flow meter is installed between the air filter and the air compressor.
[0009] Preferably, it also includes a monitoring module, which is connected to the FCU controller, and the input end of the monitoring module is connected to a flow meter for detecting the air quality entering the air compressor, a pressure sensor for the input and output pressures of the air compressor, a temperature sensor for the inlet and outlet temperatures of the air compressor heat dissipation circuit, and a liquid level sensor for detecting the water replenishment tank and the gas humidification tank.
[0010] Preferably, a one-way valve is also installed between the water replenishment tank and the gas humidifier.
[0011] Preferably, the gas humidifier comprises a heating rod, and the heating rod is connected to the FCU controller.
[0012] Preferably, it also includes a front throttle and a rear throttle, the front throttle is located between the air humidifier and the gas humidifier, the rear throttle is connected to the gas humidifier, and the front throttle and the rear throttle are both connected to the FCU controller.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0014] The upper computer is used to control the output flow of the air compressor to realize the functions of automatic temperature adjustment, automatic humidity adjustment and automatic water replenishment; the parameters of each component are monitored, displayed and set in real time; the system adopts a modular design and establishes an external interface, which can work independently for teaching, and can also be controlled together with the hydrogen subsystem, thermal management subsystem and electrical system to form a system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
[0016] Figure 1 It is a system diagram of the utility model.
[0017] In the figure: 1. Industrial computer; 2. FCU controller; 3. Air filter; 4. Air flow meter; 5. Air compressor; 6. Intercooler; 7. Air humidifier; 8. Front throttle valve; 9. Gas humidifier; 10. Rear throttle valve; 11. Radiator; 12. Circulating water pump; 13. Water supply tank; 14. Water supply pump. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are 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. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model for which protection is claimed, but merely represents selected embodiments of the utility model.
[0019] See also Figure 1 In an embodiment of the utility model, a fuel cell air subsystem training device includes an industrial computer 1, an FCU controller 2, an air filter 3, an air compressor 5, an intercooler 6, an air humidifier 7, a gas humidifier 9, a radiator 11, a circulating water pump 12, a water supply tank 13 and a water supply pump 14. The industrial computer 1 is connected to the FCU controller 2, the air filter 3 is connected to the air compressor 5, the air compressor 5 is connected to the air humidifier 7 through the intercooler 6, the air humidifier 7 is connected to the gas humidifier 9 in parallel, a circulating water pump 12 is installed between the intercooler 6 and the radiator 11, the circulating water pump 12 is connected to the water supply tank 13, the water supply tank 13 is connected to the gas humidifier 9 through the water supply pump 14, and the radiator 11 is connected to the air compressor 5; The air compressor 5, gas humidifier 9, radiator 11, circulating water pump 12 and water replenishment pump 14 are all connected to the FCU controller 2; the industrial computer can control the circulating water pump and water replenishment pump switches, the heating rod switch and the front and rear throttle openings by issuing real-time instructions to the FCU controller to achieve precise control of the air intake pressure, and the air intake pressure setting range is 110-145kPa; the functions of automatic temperature adjustment, automatic humidity adjustment and automatic water replenishment are realized; the upper computer is used to control the output flow of the air compressor to achieve the functions of automatic temperature adjustment, automatic humidity adjustment and automatic water replenishment; the parameters of each component are monitored, displayed and set in real time; the system adopts a modular design and establishes an external interface, which can work and teach independently, and can also be controlled together with the hydrogen subsystem, thermal management subsystem and electrical system to form a system.
[0020] The air inlet of the air filter 3 is connected to the external atmosphere, and the air outlet of the air filter 3 is connected to the air inlet of the air compressor 5; the outlet of the gas humidifier 9 is connected to the external atmosphere; an air flow meter 4 is installed between the air filter 3 and the air compressor 5; a one-way valve is also installed between the water replenishment tank 13 and the gas humidifier 9; the gas humidifier 9 includes a heating rod, and the heating rod is connected to the FCU controller 2.
[0021] It also includes a monitoring module, which is connected to the FCU controller 2. The input end of the monitoring module is connected to a flow meter for detecting the quality of air entering the air compressor 5, a pressure sensor for the input and output pressures of the air compressor 5, a temperature sensor for the inlet and outlet temperatures of the heat dissipation circuit of the air compressor 5, and a liquid level sensor for detecting the water replenishment tank 13 and the gas humidification tank.
[0022] It also includes a front throttle valve 8 and a rear throttle valve 10, wherein the front throttle valve 8 is located between the air humidifier 7 and the gas humidifier 9, and the rear throttle valve 10 is connected to the gas humidifier 9, and both the front throttle valve 8 and the rear throttle valve 10 are connected to the FCU controller 2; the outlet faces the external atmosphere, and the air flow is adjusted by the throttle opening.
[0023] The air subsystem also includes physical or electrical interfaces with the hydrogen subsystem and the electrical subsystem.
[0024] The working principle of the utility model is that the industrial computer can control the circulation water pump and the water supply pump switch, the heating rod switch and the front and rear throttle openings by sending real-time instructions to the FCU controller, so as to realize the precise control of the air intake pressure, and the air intake pressure setting range is 110-145kPa; and realize the functions of automatic temperature adjustment, automatic humidity adjustment and automatic water supply.
[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A fuel cell air subsystem training device, characterized in that: The invention comprises an industrial computer (1), an FCU controller (2), an air filter (3), an air compressor (5), an intercooler (6), an air humidifier (7), a gas humidifier (9), a radiator (11), a circulating water pump (12), a water supply tank (13) and a water supply pump (14), wherein the industrial computer (1) is connected to the FCU controller (2), the air filter (3) is connected to the air compressor (5), the air compressor (5) is connected to the air humidifier (7) via the intercooler (6), and the air humidifier (9) is connected to the air compressor (5). 7) is connected in parallel with the gas humidifier (9), a circulating water pump (12) is installed between the intercooler (6) and the radiator (11), the circulating water pump (12) is connected to a water supply tank (13), the water supply tank (13) is connected to the gas humidifier (9) through a water supply pump (14), and the radiator (11) is connected to the air compressor (5); the air compressor (5), the gas humidifier (9), the radiator (11), the circulating water pump (12) and the water supply pump (14) are all connected to the FCU controller (2).
2. A fuel cell air subsystem training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet of the air filter (3) is in communication with the external atmosphere, and the air outlet of the air filter (3) is in communication with the air inlet of the air compressor (5); the outlet of the gas humidifier (9) is in communication with the external atmosphere; an air flow meter (4) is installed between the air filter (3) and the air compressor (5).
3. A fuel cell air subsystem training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a monitoring module, which is connected to the FCU controller (2), and the input end of the monitoring module is connected to a flow meter for detecting the quality of air entering the air compressor (5), a pressure sensor for the pressure at the input and output ends of the air compressor (5), a temperature sensor for the inlet and outlet temperatures of the heat dissipation circuit of the air compressor (5), and a liquid level sensor for detecting the water supply tank (13) and the gas humidification tank.
4. A fuel cell air subsystem training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A one-way valve is also installed between the water replenishment tank (13) and the gas humidifier (9).
5. A fuel cell air subsystem training device according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The gas humidifier (9) comprises a heating rod, and the heating rod is connected to the FCU controller (2).
6. A fuel cell air subsystem training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a front throttle valve (8) and a rear throttle valve (10), wherein the front throttle valve (8) is located between the air humidifier (7) and the gas humidifier (9), and the rear throttle valve (10) is connected to the gas humidifier (9), and both the front throttle valve (8) and the rear throttle valve (10) are connected to the FCU controller (2).