Box-type power supply equipment for liquid-cooled ship

By adopting liquid cooling technology and optimizing battery rack layout in marine box-type power containers, the temperature increase problem caused by the increase in the number of battery packs is solved, and more efficient battery heat dissipation and larger capacity battery storage are achieved.

CN222813681UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-29SHENGSHI CONTAINER MANAGEMENT SHANGHAI +1
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Application Number
CN202420771233.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-15
Publication Date
2025-04-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-15

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Technical Problem

After optimizing the reserved air duct space between the battery rack and the battery pack, existing marine box-type power containers need a more efficient cooling method to cope with the temperature increase caused by the increase in the number of battery packs.

Method used

Liquid cooling technology is used instead of air cooling technology, and more efficient battery heat dissipation is achieved by setting up liquid-cooled copper tubes and liquid-cooled dehumidification equipment in the battery compartment, and the overall heat dissipation effect of the container is improved by optimizing the layout of the battery rack and adding ceramic cotton layers.

Benefits of technology

The single box power and overall battery capacity are significantly improved. At the same time, the heat dissipation effect of the battery pack is improved through liquid cooling technology, the operating temperature is reduced, and the safety and efficiency of the overall system are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of containers, and discloses a box-type power supply device for a liquid-cooled ship, one end of a container is provided with a battery cabin, and the other end of the container is provided with a functional cabin; a cabin door capable of being opened is arranged on the side face of the battery cabin, battery containing frames which are tightly arranged and attached are arranged in the battery cabin, the battery containing frames are elevated by heightening square pipes, the battery containing frames are fully loaded with battery packs, the battery packs converge to the functional cabin, and liquid cooling copper pipes, cable cabin penetrating pieces and fire fighting pipes are arranged above or below the battery containing frames in a penetrating mode. A safety assembly is arranged around the battery placement frame in the battery cabin, and a communicated air inlet is formed between the battery cabin and the ventilation fire-fighting cabin. By optimizing the passage gap of the battery rack, more battery packs can be stored, and the electric quantity of a single box is obviously improved; an air cooling mode is replaced by a liquid cooling mode, pipelines, layout and the like are adjusted, the heat dissipation effect is better, and the occupied space is smaller; the whole container adopts a side opening type container design, and is more reasonable and safer.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of containers, and more specifically, to a liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device. Background Art

[0002] New energy technology is the pillar of high technology, including nuclear energy technology, solar energy technology, geothermal energy technology, ocean energy technology, etc. Among them, nuclear energy technology and solar energy technology are the main symbols of new energy technology. The development and utilization of nuclear energy and solar energy have broken the traditional energy concept dominated by oil and coal, and created a new era of energy. The most representative application of new energy is electric vehicles, which have impacted traditional fuel car brands with their low cost and fast charging technology. Similarly, in the field of shipping, the application of new energy technology is also promising.

[0003] If the air duct space reserved between the battery rack and the battery pack of the existing single-box marine box-type power container can be optimized and a larger capacity battery can be used, the battery capacity of the entire box can be significantly increased. In this case, it is necessary to find an alternative cooling method to air cooling to dissipate the heat of the battery. However, due to the increase in the number of battery packs, the actual overall operating temperature of the battery pack is also increased, requiring better cooling and heat dissipation capabilities. Subsequent related functional structures need to be adjusted in a targeted manner. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device to solve one or more of the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device comprises a container, a lighting lamp is arranged in the container, a battery compartment is arranged at one end of the container, and a functional compartment is arranged at the other end of the container;

[0007] The functional cabin is divided into a liquid cooling cabin, a ventilation and fire fighting cabin and an integrated cabin;

[0008] An openable door is provided on the side of the battery compartment, and a tightly arranged battery mounting rack is provided inside the battery compartment. The battery mounting rack is raised off the ground by a square tube rack, and the battery mounting rack is fully loaded with battery packs, and the battery packs are converged to the functional compartment. Liquid cooling copper pipes, cable through-compartments and fire-fighting pipes are passed through the top or bottom of the battery mounting rack. Safety components are provided around the battery mounting rack in the battery compartment, and a connected air inlet is provided between the battery compartment and the ventilation and fire-fighting compartment;

[0009] The integrated cabin is electrically connected to the electronic components and the safety components in the liquid cooling cabin and the ventilation and fire fighting cabin respectively;

[0010] The container surface is provided with a ceramic wool layer and a decorative board layer in sequence from outside to inside.

[0011] Furthermore, a liquid cooling dehumidification device is provided in the liquid cooling cabin, and a fire-fighting bottle is provided in the ventilation fire-fighting cabin.

[0012] Furthermore, a dehumidification water pipe is provided in the battery compartment, and the dehumidification water pipe is connected to the liquid cooling dehumidification equipment.

[0013] Furthermore, the liquid-cooled copper pipe is connected to the liquid-cooled dehumidification equipment, the cable compartment member is connected to the functional compartment, and the fire-fighting pipe is connected to the ventilation and fire-fighting compartment.

[0014] Furthermore, the liquid cooling cabin and the integrated cabin are provided with openable cabinet doors on their sides, and the ventilation and fire fighting cabin is provided with an openable cabinet door on its front.

[0015] Furthermore, the safety components include cameras, smoke sensors, temperature sensors, combustible gas detectors, emergency lights and fire sprinklers.

[0016] Furthermore, a fire alarm and an emergency ventilation control box are provided in the ventilation and fire fighting cabin, the fire alarm is electrically connected to the safety component, and the emergency ventilation control box is electrically connected to the fire damper and the emergency fan in the battery cabin;

[0017] An audible and visual alarm and a deflation-proof alarm are arranged above the interior of the liquid cooling cabin.

[0018] Furthermore, a junction cabinet is provided in the integration cabin, and the battery pack is converged to the junction cabinet. The front of the integration cabin is provided with a window air conditioner, a human-machine control panel, an electrical socket and a communication port in order from top to bottom, and all are electrically connected to the junction cabinet. The human-machine control panel is electrically connected to the safety component and the liquid cooling dehumidification equipment.

[0019] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. By optimizing the aisle gap of the battery rack, more battery racks and battery packs can be stored in the container, while the capacity of the battery is increased, and the power of a single box is significantly increased;

[0021] 2. In order to optimize the aisle gap, the air cooling method was replaced with liquid cooling, and the pipelines and layout were adjusted to achieve better heat dissipation and smaller space occupation;

[0022] 3. The overall container design adopts a side-opening door, with a more dense battery pack, and the layout of the alarm device has been redesigned to be more reasonable and safe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the external side structure of an implementation scheme provided by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an external front-end structure of an implementation scheme provided by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal front-end structure of an implementation scheme provided by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 A diagram showing the internal piping structure of a battery compartment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 A structural diagram of a battery pack arrangement inside a battery compartment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the internal side structure of an implementation scheme provided by the utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 A schematic top view of the internal structure of an embodiment provided by the utility model.

[0030] In the figure: 10, battery compartment; 11, compartment door; 12, battery mounting rack; 13, square tube for raising; 14, battery pack; 15, dehumidification water pipe; 20, liquid cooling compartment; 21, liquid cooling copper tube; 22, liquid cooling dehumidification equipment; 23, sound and light alarm; 24, do not enter alarm for deflation; 30, ventilation and fire fighting compartment; 31, fire fighting pipe; 32, air inlet; 33, fire fighting bottle; 34, fire fighting alarm; 35, emergency ventilation control box; 36. Fire damper; 37. Emergency fan; 40. Integrated cabin; 41. Combiner cabinet; 42. Window air conditioner; 43. Human-machine control panel; 44. Communication port; 45. Cable passage; 50. Lighting; 60. Safety component; 61. Camera; 62. Smoke sensor; 63. Temperature sensor; 64. Combustible gas detector; 65. Emergency light; 70. Cabinet door; 80. Ceramic cotton layer; 90. Decorative board layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Example:

[0032] The following is combined with Figure 1-7 The utility model is described in further detail.

[0033] A liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device, such as Figure 1As shown, the main body is a container, and the container is equipped with necessary lighting lamps 50. The overall external structure of the container is a 20HC standard container, which is convenient for transportation and dock hoisting and replacement. The overall structure of the container body meets the A60 fire protection requirements for ships. A steel plate frame is provided at the bottom of the battery compartment 10. The thickness of the steel plate frame is 6mm. The array on the steel plate frame is evenly distributed with pre-buried supporting square tubes. The supporting square tubes are used to provide support for the subsequent connection of the battery rack. A fireproof cement layer is cast on the steel plate frame, and the supporting square tube passes through the fireproof cement layer and is bolted to the battery rack through a movable frame. A rubber pad is provided between the movable frame and the battery rack. The rubber pad plays a role in buffering and overall leveling the battery rack. The function of the movable frame is to realize the first casting and laying of the A60 fireproof cement dressing, and then install the movable frame after the cement is solidified, so as to prevent the movable frame from being unable to lay the cement dressing completely when it is first placed on the cement dressing. The thickness of the steel plate on the inner wall around the battery compartment 10 is greater than 5mm. The inner wall array around the battery compartment 10 is evenly distributed with L-shaped supports and pads. The spacing of the L-shaped supports meets the requirements of ship fire protection structures. The ceramic wool layer 80 is fixed to the inner walls around the battery compartment 10 through the L-shaped supports, that is, A60 ceramic wool is laid on the wall panel, and the ceramic wool is fixed by butt welding. Long bolts are pre-welded on the pad. When the battery rack is installed in place, the embedded bolts and the battery rack are further fixed through the adapter to prevent the battery rack from being significantly deformed due to shaking, and to avoid deformation and squeezing of the battery. A decorative plate layer 90 is also provided on the inner side of the ceramic wool layer 80, and embedded bolts are provided on the pad. The embedded bolts pass through the ceramic wool layer 80 and the decorative plate layer 90. The back of the battery rack is fixed to the inner wall of the battery compartment 10 through the adapter and embedded bolts. The four corners of the battery compartment 10 are also provided with keel support plates, and the top and bottom keels of the decorative panel layer 90 are fixedly connected to the keel support plates, that is, the keel support plates are pre-welded near the edges of the floor and top plate of the battery compartment 10 to facilitate the installation and fixation of the top and bottom keels of the decorative panel layer 90. These all follow the technical solutions previously applied for, only the fireproof cotton layer is replaced with a ceramic cotton layer 80, and the ceramic cotton layer 80 and the decorative panel layer 90 are arranged in sequence from the outside to the inside of the container surface.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the interior of the container is divided into a functional cabin at the front end and a battery cabin 10 in the main area at the rear end. The functional cabin is divided into a liquid cooling cabin 20, a ventilation and fire fighting cabin 30, and an integrated cabin 40. The overall layout of the container has a liquid cooling cabin 20 on the left side of the front end, an integrated cabin 40 on the right side, and a ventilation and fire fighting cabin 30 in the middle. The main area at the rear end is the battery cabin 10. The battery cabin 10 is provided with openable doors 11 on both sides, and both the integrated cabin 40 and the liquid cooling cabin 20 are provided with cabinet doors 70 on the side for later maintenance, and the ventilation and fire fighting cabin 30 is provided with a cabinet door 70 at the front front end for later equipment removal and emergency operation.

[0035] like Figure 4-7As shown, a set of lithium iron phosphate battery system, several fire sprinklers, corresponding sensors, liquid cooling pipelines, lighting equipment, etc. are integrated in the battery compartment 10. A tightly arranged and fitted battery rack 12 is provided inside the battery compartment 10. The battery rack 12 is raised off the ground by a square tube 13. The battery rack 12 is fully loaded with battery packs 14, and all battery packs 14 are converged to the functional cabin through a junction cabinet 41. The battery rack 12 is composed of eight battery cabinets, each of which contains fifteen battery packs 14. The battery is lithium iron phosphate battery. After the battery is connected to the output and input ports of the integrated cabin 40 as a whole, it provides power for large ships. Liquid cooling copper tubes 21, cable compartment parts and fire hoses 31 are installed above or below the battery placement rack 12. There is no specific arrangement. Everything is wired according to the actual situation. Several MCT boxes are opened on the partitions of different compartments for the entry and exit of cables, fire hoses 31, etc. between the battery compartment 10 and the integrated compartment 40 and the ventilation and fire compartment 30. The MCT box at the bottom of the copper tube of the high-voltage harness and communication harness of the battery compartment 10 enters the integrated compartment 40 and is connected to the junction cabinet 41 to meet the A60 fire protection requirements. The battery compartment 10 is provided with an air duct running through the front and back. The air duct is composed of a fire damper 36 and an emergency fan 37 in conjunction with a pipeline. The air inlet 32 ​​and the air outlet of the battery compartment 10 are set in focus to ensure the rationality of ventilation. The air inlet 32 ​​is set at the upper end of the partition between the ventilation and fire compartment 30 and the battery compartment 10. At least three levels of liquid cooling pipelines are provided in the battery compartment 10. The liquid cooling dehumidification equipment 22 in the liquid cooling compartment 20 is connected to the multi-stage liquid cooling copper tube 21 and performs temperature adjustment to achieve cooling and control the temperature of the battery pack 14. A dehumidification water pipe 15 is provided in the battery compartment 10, and the dehumidification water pipe 15 is also connected to the liquid cooling dehumidification equipment 22 to control the humidity inside the container. The fire fighting pipe 31 is connected to the ventilation fire fighting compartment 30. Safety components 60 are also provided around the battery mounting rack 12. The safety components 60 include but are not limited to cameras 61, smoke sensors 62, temperature sensors 63, combustible gas detectors 64, emergency lights 65 and fire sprinklers, and these components are connected to the relevant panels of the integrated cabin 40.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the ventilation fire cabin 30 is provided with a removable fire bottle 33, a fire alarm 34 and an emergency ventilation control box 35. The fire alarm 34 is linked with the gas sensing components and fire warning equipment such as the smoke sensor 62 and the combustible gas sensor inside the battery compartment 10, and once triggered, a buzzer alarm is sounded. The emergency ventilation control box 35 is linked with the fire damper 36 and the emergency fan 37, and these two devices can be opened urgently for ventilation. An audible and visual alarm 23 and a deflation alarm 24 are provided above the liquid cooling cabin 20, both of which are timely warnings of the fire inside the battery compartment 10. The main fire extinguishing medium of the fire fighting system is heptafluoropropane gas fire extinguishing agent, which is stored in the fire bottle 33 in the ventilation fire cabin 30. The fire bottle 33 is divided into a fixed large can bottle and a removable small can bottle. The gas fire extinguishing agent in the large can bottle is connected to the fire sprinkler in the battery compartment 10 through a pipe for fire extinguishing.

[0037] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a junction cabinet 41 is provided in the integrated cabin 40, and a window air conditioner 42, a human-machine control panel 43, an electrical socket and a communication port 44 are provided on the front of the integrated cabin 40 from top to bottom, and they are all electrically connected to the junction cabinet 41. The human-machine control panel 43 is linked with most of the electrical equipment in the container to realize operation control. The human-machine control panel 43 includes basic function buttons, emergency fire extinguishing start buttons (linked fire sprinklers), emergency stop buttons and switch buttons, AC sockets, DC sockets, etc. In the event of a fire, the fire can be extinguished by manual button operation or automatic sensing operation of the equipment. The power supply of the battery pack 14 is converted from DC to AC through the inverter of the junction cabinet 41 to power various electrical systems. After the battery is powered off, the safety equipment connected to the UPS can still operate stably. The window air conditioner 42 cools and dissipates heat for the junction cabin.

[0038] It should be noted that this specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model, and it is not a limitation of the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make non-creative modifications to the present embodiment as needed, but as long as it is within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, it is protected by the patent law.

Claims

1. A liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device, comprising a container, wherein a lighting lamp (50) is provided in the container, characterized in that: A battery compartment (10) is provided at one end of the container, and a functional compartment is provided at the other end of the container; The functional cabin is divided into a liquid cooling cabin (20), a ventilation and fire fighting cabin (30) and an integrated cabin (40); The battery compartment (10) is provided with an openable door (11) on the side thereof, and a tightly arranged battery mounting rack (12) is provided inside the battery compartment (10). The battery mounting rack (12) is raised above the ground by a raised square tube (13). The battery mounting rack (12) is fully loaded with battery packs (14), and the battery packs (14) are converged to the functional compartment. A liquid cooling copper tube (21), a cable compartment member (45) and a fire hose (31) are provided above or below the battery mounting rack (12). A safety component (60) is provided around the battery mounting rack (12) in the battery compartment (10), and a communicating air inlet (32) is provided between the battery compartment (10) and the ventilation and fire compartment (30); The integrated cabin (40) is electrically connected to the electronic components and the safety component (60) in the liquid cooling cabin (20) and the ventilation and fire fighting cabin (30) respectively; The container surface is provided with a ceramic cotton layer (80) and a decorative board layer (90) in sequence from the outside to the inside.

2. The liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid cooling cabin (20) is provided with a liquid cooling dehumidification device (22), and the ventilation fire fighting cabin (30) is provided with a fire fighting bottle (33).

3. The liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A dehumidification water pipe (15) is also provided in the battery compartment (10), and the dehumidification water pipe (15) is connected to the liquid cooling dehumidification equipment (22).

4. The liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid-cooled copper pipe (21) is connected to the liquid-cooled dehumidification equipment (22), the cable compartment member (45) is connected to the functional compartment, and the fire-fighting pipe (31) is connected to the ventilation and fire-fighting compartment (30).

5. The liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid cooling cabin (20) and the integrated cabin (40) are provided with openable cabinet doors (70) on their sides, and the ventilation and fire fighting cabin (30) is provided with an openable cabinet door (70) on its front side.

6. The liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The safety component (60) includes a camera (61), a smoke sensor (62), a temperature sensor (63), a combustible gas detector (64), an emergency light (65) and a fire sprinkler.

7. The liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ventilation and fire fighting cabin (30) is provided with a fire alarm (34) and an emergency ventilation control box (35), the fire alarm (34) is electrically connected to the safety component (60), and the emergency ventilation control box (35) is electrically connected to the fire damper (36) and the emergency fan (37) in the battery cabin (10); An audible and visual alarm (23) and a deflation-preventing alarm (24) are provided above the interior of the liquid cooling cabin (20).

8. The liquid-cooled marine box-type power supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The integration cabin (40) is provided with a junction cabinet (41), and the battery pack (14) is converged to the junction cabinet (41). The front of the integration cabin (40) is provided with a window air conditioner (42), a human-machine control panel (43), an electrical socket and a communication port (44) in order from top to bottom, and all are electrically connected to the junction cabinet (41). The human-machine control panel (43) is electrically connected to the safety component (60) and the liquid cooling dehumidification device (22).