Device for testing separation efficiency of fuel cell water segregator
By designing a test device including a heating water tank, a metering pump, a spray tank, a level gauge and a separation water collection tank, the problem of large errors in the test results of the existing fuel cell water separator separation efficiency test device is solved, and the accurate evaluation and optimization of the performance of fuel cell water separator is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421683970.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-17
AI Technical Summary
The test results of the existing fuel cell water separator separation efficiency test device have a large error, resulting in an incorrect evaluation of the performance of the water separator, which in turn affects the performance and life of the fuel cell.
A test device including a heating water tank, a metering pump, a spray tank, a level meter and a separation water collection water tank is designed. Through the cooperation of a spray tank, a level meter, a metering pump, a heating water tank, and a separation water collection water tank, an accurate test of the separation efficiency of the fuel cell water separator is achieved.
It improves the accuracy of the test, solves the problem of large errors in the test results of existing test devices, and ensures scientific evaluation and optimization of the performance of fuel cell water distributors.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of energy engineering, in particular to a test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator. Background Technique
[0002] The test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator stems from the need to optimize the performance of a fuel cell system. The fuel cell system generates electric energy and water by reacting hydrogen with oxygen. The role of the water separator is to effectively separate and discharge the generated water while maintaining the effective operation of the fuel and gas channels. The design purpose of the test device is to evaluate the separation efficiency of different water separator designs under different operating conditions, including different flow rates, pressures, and temperature conditions. These evaluations are crucial for optimizing the design and performance of the water separator, which can help develop more efficient, stable, and reliable water separators, thereby improving the efficiency and durability of the entire fuel cell system and promoting the application and development of fuel cell technology in the field of clean energy.
[0003] The test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator generally includes components such as an intake and exhaust system, a collection and analysis system, etc. First, the intake and exhaust system is responsible for supplying gas to the test device. The water separator module is the core of the test device, and its collection and analysis system is used to collect the generated water samples and conduct analysis to evaluate the separation efficiency of the water separator.
[0004] However, the test results of the existing test devices for the separation efficiency of fuel cell water separators have large errors, resulting in incorrect evaluations of the water separator performance, which in turn leads to water management problems in the actual operation of the fuel cell system, such as flooding, membrane drying, etc., and further affects the performance and lifespan of the fuel cell. Therefore, a test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator is proposed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model
[0005] In order to make up for the above deficiencies, the utility model provides a test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator, aiming to improve the problem that the test results of the existing test devices for the separation efficiency of fuel cell water separators in the prior art have large errors, resulting in incorrect evaluations of the water separator performance, and further affecting the performance and lifespan of the fuel cell.
[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: A test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator, including a heating water tank, a second water supply pipe is fixedly connected inside the heating water tank, one end of the second water supply pipe is fixedly connected with a metering pump, the output end of the metering pump is fixedly connected with a first water supply pipe, a separated water collection tank is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the metering pump, and a pipeline assembly is arranged on the outer wall of the separated water collection tank for discharging separated water and gas;
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: The pipeline assembly includes a separated water output pipe and an exhaust pipe, and one ends of the separated water output pipe and the exhaust pipe are fixedly connected inside the separated water collection water tank;
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: One end of the water supply pipe one is fixedly connected with a spray tank;
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: A liquid level gauge is fixedly connected inside the separated water collection water tank;
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: A humidifying gas input pipe is fixedly connected inside the spray tank;
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: A water distributor connecting pipe is fixedly connected inside the spray tank;
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: A spray gas input pipe is fixedly connected inside the spray tank.
[0013] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. In the utility model, through the cooperation of the spray tank, the liquid level gauge, the metering pump, the heating water tank, and the separated water collection water tank, the effect of effectively testing the separation efficiency of the fuel cell water separator is achieved, solving the problem that the test results of the existing test device for the separation efficiency of the fuel cell water separator have large errors, resulting in incorrect evaluation of the performance of the water separator, and further affecting the performance and service life of the fuel cell, and improving the accuracy of the test. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator proposed by the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 is a front view of a test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator proposed by the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 is a right view of a test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator proposed by the utility model.
[0018] Legend:
[0019] 1. Spray tank; 2. Liquid level gauge; 3. Separated water collection water tank; 4. Metering pump; 5. Heating water tank; 6. Humidifying gas input pipe; 7. Separated water output pipe; 8. Water distributor connecting pipe; 9. Spray gas input pipe; 10. Water supply pipe one; 11. Water supply pipe two; 12. Exhaust pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0020] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Referring to Figure 1 - Figure 3 , an embodiment provided by the present utility model: a test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator, including a heating water tank 5. A second water supply pipe 11 is fixedly connected inside the heating water tank 5. One end of the second water supply pipe 11 is fixedly connected to a metering pump 4. The output end of the metering pump 4 is fixedly connected to a first water supply pipe 10. One side of the outer wall of the metering pump 4 is fixedly connected to a separated water collection tank 3. There is a pipe assembly on the outer wall of the separated water collection tank 3 for discharging separated water and gas. The pipe assembly includes a separated water output pipe 7 and an exhaust pipe 12. One ends of the separated water output pipe 7 and the exhaust pipe 12 are both fixedly connected inside the separated water collection tank 3. One end of the first water supply pipe 10 is fixedly connected to a spray tank 1. A liquid level gauge 2 is fixedly connected inside the separated water collection tank 3. A humidifying gas input pipe 6 is fixedly connected inside the spray tank 1. A water separator connection pipe 8 is fixedly connected inside the spray tank 1. A spray gas input pipe 9 is fixedly connected inside the spray tank 1;
[0022] Specifically, when testing the separation efficiency of the fuel cell water separator, first, the humidifying gas is introduced into the spray tank 1 through the humidifying gas input pipe 6. In the spray tank 1, the humidifying gas undergoes heat preservation and humidification treatment through the spray system. The spray system consists of two parts: water supply and gas supply. Among them, the spray gas enters the spray tank 1 through the spray gas input pipe 9 and is sprayed through the atomizing nozzle. The water supply part involves the water in the heating water tank 5 being heated by the heater and then being supplied to the spray tank 1 through the water supply pipe 10 and the water supply pipe 11 under the precise control of the metering pump 4. The supply frequency of the metering pump 4 can be precisely adjusted to achieve precise control of the spray water flow rate. After the humidifying gas is fully mixed with the atomized water in the spray tank 1, a water-gas mixture is formed. Subsequently, the water-gas mixture enters the fuel cell water separator through the water separator connecting pipe 8. In the water separator, the water-gas mixture undergoes a water-gas separation process, and the separated water flows into the separated water collection water tank 3 through the separated water output pipe 7. The combination of the diameter of the separated water collection water tank 3 and the reading of the liquid level gauge 2 can accurately calculate the amount of water separated by the water separator. Through the above precise test process and data collection, the separation efficiency of the fuel cell water separator can be accurately calculated. The calculation of this efficiency is based on the ratio of the amount of water separated to the total amount of water in the water-gas mixture entering the water separator. The design of this test device aims to simulate the water-gas separation conditions in the actual operation of the fuel cell, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the test results, thereby providing a scientific basis for the performance evaluation and optimization of the fuel cell water separator.
[0023] Working principle: When using the test device for the separation efficiency of the fuel cell water separator, first, the humidifying gas is introduced into the spray tank 1 through the humidifying gas input pipe 6, and then heat preservation and humidification are carried out through the spray of the spray system. The spray system is supplied by water supply and gas supply. The spray gas enters the spray tank 1 through the spray gas input pipe 9 and is then sprayed through the atomizing nozzle. The water comes from the heating water tank 5 heated by the heater and is supplied to the spray tank 1 by the metering pump 4 through the water supply pipe 10 and the water supply pipe 11. By controlling the supply frequency of the metering pump 4, the water flow rate of the spray can be controlled. The spray gas is provided by the gas supply system. The water-gas mixture after spraying in the spray tank 1 enters the fuel cell water separator through the water separator connecting pipe 8. The water separator separates the water and gas, and the separated water will flow into the separated water collection water tank 3 through the separated water output pipe 7. Through the combination of the diameter of the separated water collection water tank 3 and the liquid level detected by the liquid level gauge 2, the amount of separated water by the water separator can be calculated, and then the separation efficiency of the water separator can be accurately calculated.
[0024] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator, comprising a heating water tank (5), characterized in that: The heating water tank (5) is fixedly connected to a water supply pipe 2 (11) inside, one end of the water supply pipe 2 (11) is fixedly connected to a metering pump (4), the output end of the metering pump (4) is fixedly connected to a water supply pipe 1 (10), one side of the outer wall of the metering pump (4) is fixedly connected to a separation water collection tank (3), the outer wall of the separation water collection tank (3) is provided with a pipeline assembly, and the pipeline assembly is used to discharge the separation water and gas.
2. A fuel cell water separator separation efficiency testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipeline assembly comprises a separation water output pipe (7) and an exhaust pipe (12), and one end of the separation water output pipe (7) and the exhaust pipe (12) are both fixedly connected inside the separation water collection tank (3).
3. A fuel cell water separator separation efficiency testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the water supply pipe (10) is fixedly connected to a spray tank (1).
4. A test device for the separation efficiency of a fuel cell water separator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The separated water collection tank (3) is fixedly connected with a liquid level meter (2) inside.
5. A fuel cell water separator separation efficiency testing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spray tank (1) is fixedly connected with a humidifying gas input pipe (6) inside.
6. A fuel cell water separator separation efficiency testing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A water distributor connecting pipe (8) is fixedly connected inside the spray tank (1).
7. A fuel cell water separator separation efficiency testing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The spray tank (1) is fixedly connected with a spray gas input pipe (9) inside.