JP6158687B2 - Heat exchange member - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a heat exchange member using a honeycomb structure that can perform heat exchange between a first fluid and a second fluid.

  In order to improve the fuel efficiency of automobiles, exhaust heat recovery technology that recovers heat from the high-temperature gas of combustion exhaust gas from the engine and effectively uses it, and exhaust cooling that cools the exhaust gas when the exhaust gas is recirculated to the intake side of the engine. Technology is required.

  As a heat exchanger used in such a technique, a heat exchanger using a ceramic honeycomb structure as shown in Patent Document 1 is known. In the heat exchanger, heat is transferred between a high temperature fluid and a low temperature fluid by a heat exchange member that conducts heat. In such a heat exchanger, a fluid having a very high temperature may be used, or a fluid that easily causes corrosion such as water may be used. In Patent Document 1, a ceramic heat exchange member is used. Has been. When a ceramic heat exchange member is used, heat resistance and corrosion resistance can be improved.

  In addition, the heat exchange member may expand by receiving heat from a fluid having a high temperature, or may contract by being deprived of heat by a fluid having a low temperature. In particular, in a heat exchange member, a temperature difference is likely to occur depending on a portion due to a temperature difference between these two kinds of fluids. Due to this temperature difference, the degree of shrinkage or expansion caused by heat differs depending on the portion of the heat exchange member. As a result, a large thermal stress may occur locally at a specific portion in the heat exchange member. As described above, when a large thermal stress is locally generated at a specific portion in the heat exchange member, the portion easily breaks. In order to cope with the problem caused by such thermal stress, in Patent Document 2, a slit is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the heat exchange member to reduce the thermal stress so that the structure is less likely to be damaged.

International Publication No. 2011/071161 International Publication No. 2013/002395

  However, in the structure provided with the slits of Patent Document 2, there is a problem that the strength decreases with respect to the compressive force from the outer periphery. In addition, when the environment is equal to or greater than the allowable generated stress, there is no stress concentration point, the failure mode is not stable, and there is a concern about the risk of debris falling off due to breakage.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a heat exchange member that is strong in compressive force and can avoid risks such as dropping of fragments due to an unexpected failure mode.

  The inventors of the present application can solve the above-mentioned problem by forming a crack inducing portion that easily causes a crack in the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure in the honeycomb structure or the covering member constituting the heat exchange member. I found out that I can do it. According to the present invention, the following heat exchange member is provided.

[1] A honeycomb structure mainly composed of ceramics having a cylindrical outer peripheral wall and partition walls that define and form a plurality of cells serving as flow paths for the first fluid, and a covering member that covers the honeycomb structure And the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure or the covering member has a crack inducing portion that makes it easy to generate a crack in a specific part of the outer peripheral wall, and the crack inducing portion is the outer peripheral wall. A recess formed on the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall so that the thickness of the outer peripheral wall is thinner than other portions, and the first fluid flowing through the cell and the outer side of the covering member A heat exchange member for exchanging heat between the first fluid and the second fluid via the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure and the covering member in a state where the second fluid flowing through the second fluid does not mix.

[ 2 ] A honeycomb structure mainly composed of ceramics having a cylindrical outer peripheral wall and partition walls that partition and form a plurality of cells serving as a flow path for the first fluid, and a covering member that covers the honeycomb structure And the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure or the covering member has a crack inducing portion that makes it easy to generate a crack in a specific part of the outer peripheral wall, and the crack inducing portion is the outer peripheral wall. in the porosity is formed higher than the other portions, the Ri high porosity portion der from the outside of the outer peripheral wall to the middle of the outer peripheral wall, said first fluid flowing through the cell, the Heat that exchanges heat between the first fluid and the second fluid through the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure and the covering member in a state where the second fluid flowing outside the covering member is not mixed. Replacement member.

[ 3 ] A honeycomb structure mainly composed of ceramics having a cylindrical outer peripheral wall and partition walls that partition and form a plurality of cells serving as a flow path for the first fluid, and a covering member that covers the honeycomb structure And the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure or the covering member has a crack inducing portion that easily causes a crack in a specific portion of the outer peripheral wall, and the crack inducing portion is the covering member. is formed on the inner circumferential side of said pressing the outer peripheral wall, Ri protrusion der of sharp shaped part in contact with the outer peripheral wall, said first fluid flowing through the cell, outside of the covering member A heat exchange member for exchanging heat between the first fluid and the second fluid via the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure and the covering member in a state where the second fluid flowing through the second fluid does not mix .

  By providing the honeycomb structure constituting the heat exchange member or the covering member with a crack inducing portion for generating a crack in the honeycomb structure, it is possible to easily generate a crack in a specific portion of the outer peripheral wall. By generating a crack, thermal stress can be relaxed and damage due to thermal stress can be suppressed. Thereby, falling-off of an outer peripheral wall or a partition can be prevented.

It is a schematic diagram of the end surface in the axial direction of the honeycomb structure constituting the heat exchange member. Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing a state before a honeycomb structure and a covering member are integrated. It is a perspective view which shows the heat exchange member which integrated the honeycomb structure and the coating | coated member. It is the schematic diagram of the heat exchange member seen from the end surface side in the axial direction. It is a schematic diagram which shows embodiment in which the recessed part was isolate | separated and formed in several places in the axial direction. It is a schematic diagram of the end surface in the axial direction which shows other embodiment of the recessed part formed in the outer peripheral wall of a honeycomb structure. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an end face in the axial direction showing still another embodiment of a recess formed on the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure. Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment in which a high porosity portion having a high porosity is provided on the outer peripheral wall of a honeycomb structure. It is a schematic diagram which shows embodiment which the convex part which presses an outer peripheral wall was formed in the inner peripheral side of a coating | coated member. It is a schematic diagram which shows the heat exchanger provided with the heat exchange member. It is a schematic diagram which shows the place which looked at the heat exchange member of the comparative example 1 from the one end surface side of the axial direction. It is a schematic diagram which shows the place which looked at the heat exchange member of the comparative example 2 from the one end surface side of the axial direction.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and changes, modifications, and improvements can be added without departing from the scope of the invention.

(Heat exchange member)
FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of the end face 2 in the axial direction 9 of the honeycomb structure 1 constituting the heat exchange member 10 of the present invention. FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing a state before the honeycomb structure 1 constituting the heat exchange member 10 and the covering member 11 are integrated. Further, FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing the heat exchange member 10 in which the honeycomb structure 1 and the covering member 11 are integrated. FIG. 2C is a schematic view of the heat exchange member 10 viewed from the end face 2 side in the axial direction 9.

  A heat exchange member 10 according to the present invention includes a honeycomb structure 1 mainly composed of ceramics having a cylindrical outer peripheral wall 7 and partition walls 4 that partition and form a plurality of cells 3 serving as flow paths for a first fluid. And a covering member 11 that covers the honeycomb structure 1. In addition, the outer peripheral wall 7 or the covering member 11 of the honeycomb structure 1 has a crack inducing portion 15 that easily causes a crack in a specific portion of the outer peripheral wall 7. In FIG. 1, a recess 15 a is formed in the outer peripheral wall 7 as the crack inducing portion 15 (an embodiment in which the crack inducing portion 15 is formed in the covering member 11 will be described later). The recess 15a of the outer peripheral wall 7 is preferably formed on the outer peripheral surface 7h and / or the inner peripheral surface 7g of the outer peripheral wall 7. The heat exchange member 10 passes through the outer peripheral wall 7 and the covering member 11 of the honeycomb structure 1 in a state where the first fluid flowing through the cells 3 and the second fluid flowing outside the covering member 11 are not mixed. Heat exchange between the first fluid and the second fluid.

  Since the covering member 11 covers the outer peripheral surface 7 h of the honeycomb structure 1, the first fluid flowing inside the honeycomb structure 1 and the second fluid flowing outside the honeycomb structure 1 (outside the covering member 11). Each can be circulated and heat exchanged without mixing with the fluid. When heat is conducted to the outer peripheral wall 7 and the partition wall 4 to cause heat exchange between the first fluid and the second fluid, a temperature difference occurs in the outer peripheral wall 7 and the partition wall 4 depending on the location. Such a temperature difference causes a difference in the degree of expansion and contraction caused by heat, and as a result, a thermal stress is generated in the outer peripheral wall 7 and the partition wall 4. This thermal stress can cause distortion and cracking of the outer peripheral wall 7 and the partition wall 4. In the heat exchange member 10 of the present invention, a crack inducing portion 15 that makes it easier to generate a crack in a specific portion of the outer peripheral wall 7 than the other portions of the outer peripheral wall 7 is provided. The crack inducing part 15 becomes a crack starting point and a crack is generated, and the thermal stress generated in the outer peripheral wall 7 is relieved. As a result, the occurrence of distortion and cracks in the outer peripheral wall 7 and the partition 4 can be suppressed. This will be described in more detail below.

(Honeycomb structure)
The honeycomb structure 1 has partition walls 4, and a plurality of cells 3 penetrating from one first end surface 2 a in the axial direction 9 to the other second end surface 2 b are partitioned by the partition walls 4. By having the partition walls 4, heat from the first fluid flowing inside the honeycomb structure 1 can be efficiently collected and transmitted to the outside.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the crack inducing portion 15 is a recess 15 a formed in the outer peripheral surface 7 h and the inner peripheral surface 7 g of the outer peripheral wall 7 so that the thickness of the outer peripheral wall 7 is thinner than other portions. It is. That is, on the outer peripheral side and inner peripheral side of the outer peripheral wall 7, a triangular (V-shaped) recess 15a is formed on the end surface 2 in the axial direction 9 (or a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9) (FIG. 1). , See FIG. 2C). As shown in FIG. 2A, the recess 15a is a groove formed from one first end surface 2a in the axial direction 9 to the other second end surface 2b (which is formed in the entire length in the axial direction 9). Not required). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, four recesses 15 a are formed at 90 ° intervals in a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9. The recess 15a is preferably formed at a point-symmetrical position about the central axis 9a in the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9. The recess 15a of the outer peripheral wall 7 is preferably formed on the outer peripheral surface 7h and / or the inner peripheral surface 7g of the outer peripheral wall 7, and more preferably formed on the outer peripheral surface 7h of the outer peripheral wall 7. It is easier for the outer peripheral surface 7h of the outer peripheral wall 7 to form the recess 15a. When thermal stress is applied by circulating a high-temperature fluid through the cell 3, the temperature of the outer peripheral surface 7h of the outer peripheral wall 7 is restrained to be low, so that cracking occurs from the outer peripheral surface 7h as a starting point due to expansion of the central portion. To do. Therefore, the effect as the crack inducing portion 15 is greater when the concave portion 15a is formed on the outer peripheral surface 7h that is the starting point of the crack.

  It is desirable that the recess 15a as the crack inducing portion 15 has a triangular shape (V-shape) in a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9 (fluid flow). By forming in this way, stress concentrates on the tip portion, and the function as the crack inducing portion 15 can be exhibited. When the concave portion 14a is formed on either the outer peripheral surface 7h or the inner peripheral surface 7g, the depth 15t of the concave portion 15a is 10% or more and 90% or less with respect to the thickness 7t of the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1. The depth is preferred, and more preferably 20% or more and 70% or less. When the recesses 14a are formed on both the outer peripheral surface 7h and the inner peripheral surface 7g, the sum of the depths 15t of the recesses 15a on the outer peripheral surface 7h and the inner peripheral surface 7g is the thickness 7t of the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1. On the other hand, the depth is preferably 10% or more and 90% or less, and more preferably 20% or more and 70% or less.

  Since the crack inducing portion 15 is not a slit that divides the outer peripheral wall 7 but is a concave portion 15a formed in a part of the outer peripheral wall 7, the outer peripheral wall 7 is maintained as a continuous body and is strong against compressive force. Since the airtightness of the outer peripheral wall 7 is ensured under the use conditions of the allowable generation stress or less, it has high durability reliability. If the allowable stress is exceeded, the recess 15a becomes a crack initiation point set in advance and a crack is generated, so that the stress can be relaxed. As a result, it is possible to avoid risks such as dropping of fragments due to an unexpected destruction mode.

  In the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9, the crack inducing portion 15 is preferably arranged at least at 4 equidistant locations, and more preferably at 8 equidistant locations. The crack inducing portion 15 is preferably provided on the entire length of the honeycomb structure 1 in the axial direction 9, but may not be provided on the entire length. In the axial direction 9, it may be formed separately at a plurality of locations (see FIG. 2D).

  FIG. 3A shows another embodiment of the concave portion 15 a that is the crack inducing portion 15 formed in the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1. In this embodiment, the recess 15a has a V-shaped cross section, in other words, a substantially isosceles triangle. In the isosceles triangle, the other two sides 15n are formed longer than the base 15m (side on the outer peripheral surface 7h). A triangle in which the length of the remaining two sides 15n is longer than the side on the outer periphery (the bottom side 15m) is preferable because stress concentrates on the tip. Further, in the present embodiment, the recesses 15 a of the crack inducing portion 15 are arranged at eight equally spaced locations in the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9.

  FIG. 3B shows still another embodiment of the concave portion 15 a that is the crack inducing portion 15 formed in the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1. In this embodiment, the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9 of the recess 15a is formed as a quadrangle. Even if the recess 15 a is formed in this way, a crack can be generated as the crack inducing portion 15. The recess 15 can be formed in a shape in which a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9 is formed by a polygon having a quadrangle or more, or a shape in which each vertex of the polygon has an R (rounded corner). By forming the concave portion 15 in this way, the structure is less likely to concentrate stress than the triangular shape (V shape), so that it is strong against compressive force.

  FIG. 4 shows an embodiment in which the crack inducing portion 15 is a high porosity portion 15 b formed in the outer peripheral wall 7 with a higher porosity than other portions. In FIG. 4, the high porosity portion 15 b is formed from the outer side to the inner side of the outer peripheral wall 7 on the end surface 2 in the axial direction 9 (or a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9). The high porosity portion 15b is formed from the outside of the outer peripheral wall 7 to the middle of the outer peripheral wall 7 rather than being formed from the outer side to the inner side of the outer peripheral wall 7, and the inner side has the same porosity as the other portions. The rate is more preferable. In this case, the depth of the high porosity portion 15b is preferably 10% or more and 90% or less, and more preferably 20% or more and 70% or less with respect to the thickness 7t of the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1. More preferably.

  The high porosity portion 15b is preferably formed over the entire length of the honeycomb structure 1 from one first end face 2a in the axial direction 9 to the other second end face 2b. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, four high porosity portions 15 b are formed at 90 ° intervals in a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9. The high porosity portion 15 b is preferably formed at a symmetrical position in a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction 9. The porosity of the high porosity portion 15b is preferably 10% or more, and more preferably 50% or more, as compared with other portions of the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1. Thus, if the high porosity part 15b with a high porosity compared with another location is formed, it will become easy to generate | occur | produce a crack in the part. By generating a crack, the thermal stress generated in the outer peripheral wall 7 can be relaxed. As a result, the occurrence of distortion and cracks in the outer peripheral wall 7 and the partition 4 can be suppressed.

  FIG. 5 shows an embodiment in which a convex portion 15 c that presses the outer peripheral wall 7 is formed on the inner peripheral side of the covering member 11. The convex portion 15 c formed on the inner peripheral side of the covering member 11 is a crack inducing portion 15. The convex portion 15 c presses the outer peripheral wall 7, whereby a crack occurs in the outer peripheral wall 7. It is preferable that the convex portion 15 c has a sharp shape at a portion that contacts the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1. Further, from the viewpoint of ease of making, the convex portion 15c is a distance from the tip of the convex portion that presses the outer peripheral wall 7 to the inner peripheral surface of the covering member 11 that is not the convex portion (length 15u of the convex portion 15c). Is preferably not too large, and the length 15u is preferably 0.5 mm or less.

  The external shape of the honeycomb structure 1 is not limited to a cylindrical shape (columnar shape), but an elliptical cross section perpendicular to the axial (longitudinal) direction 9, an oval shape in which arcs are combined, a square shape, or other polygonal shape It may be columnar. By having the partition walls 4, heat from the fluid flowing through the inside of the honeycomb structure 1 can be efficiently collected and transmitted. When the honeycomb structure 1 is cylindrical, the diameter is preferably 200 mm or less, and more preferably 100 mm or less.

  The main component of the honeycomb structure 1 is preferably composed mainly of ceramics. Here, having ceramics as a main component means containing 50% by mass or more of ceramics.

  The honeycomb structure 1 is preferably made of ceramics having excellent heat resistance, and considering heat conductivity in particular, it is preferable that SiC (silicon carbide) having high thermal conductivity is a main component. In addition, the main component silicon carbide means that 50 mass% or more is silicon carbide.

  However, it is not always necessary that the entire honeycomb structure 1 is made of SiC (silicon carbide), and it is sufficient that SiC (silicon carbide) is included in the main body. That is, the honeycomb structure 1 is preferably made of ceramics containing SiC (silicon carbide).

  In addition, even if it is SiC (silicon carbide), in the case of a porous body, high thermal conductivity cannot be obtained. Therefore, it is preferable to impregnate silicon in the process of manufacturing the honeycomb structure 1 to obtain a dense structure. High heat conductivity can be obtained by using a dense structure. For example, in the case of a porous body of SiC (silicon carbide), it is about 20 W / (m · K), but can be made about 150 W / (m · K) by using a dense body.

As the honeycomb structure 1, Si-impregnated SiC, (Si + Al) -impregnated SiC, metal composite SiC, recrystallized SiC, Si ₃ N ₄ , SiC, or the like can be adopted, but a dense body for obtaining a high heat exchange rate Si-impregnated SiC or (Si + Al) -impregnated SiC can be used for the structure. Si-impregnated SiC has a structure in which the SiC particle surface is surrounded by solidified metal-silicon melt and SiC is integrally bonded via metal silicon, so that silicon carbide is shielded from an oxygen-containing atmosphere and prevented from oxidation. Is done. Furthermore, SiC has the characteristics of high thermal conductivity and easy heat dissipation, but SiC impregnated with Si is densely formed while exhibiting high thermal conductivity and heat resistance, and has sufficient strength as a heat transfer member. Indicates. That is, the honeycomb structure 1 made of a Si—SiC-based (Si impregnated SiC, (Si + Al) impregnated SiC) material has excellent heat resistance, thermal shock resistance, oxidation resistance, and excellent corrosion resistance against acids and alkalis. And high thermal conductivity.

  The honeycomb structure 1 preferably has a thermal conductivity of 50 W / (m · K) or more. More preferably, it is 100-300 W / (m * K), More preferably, it is 150-300 W / (m * K). Such a honeycomb structure 1 is suitable as the heat exchange member 10 because of its good thermal conductivity. The thermal conductivity was measured for the test piece cut out from the honeycomb structure by the thermal diffusivity measured by the optical alternating current method, the specific heat measured by the DSC (Differen-Tial Scanning Calorimetry) method, and Archimedes. The value at room temperature is calculated using the value of density measured by the method.

  The porosity of the partition walls 4 of the cells 3 of the honeycomb structure 1 is preferably 10% or less, and preferably 3% or less. By setting it as such a range, thermal conductivity can be improved.

The density of the partition walls 4 of the cells 3 of the honeycomb structure 1 is preferably 0.5 to ⁵ g / cm ³ . In the case of 0.5 g / cm ³ or more, the strength of the partition wall 4 is sufficient, and the partition wall 4 can be prevented from being damaged by pressure when the first fluid passes through the flow path. Further, if it is 5 g / cm ³ or less, the honeycomb structure 1 itself does not become too heavy, and the weight can be reduced. By setting the density within the above range, the honeycomb structure 1 can be strengthened. Moreover, the effect which improves heat conductivity is also acquired.

  As the shape of the cells 3 of the honeycomb structure 1, a desired shape may be appropriately selected from a circle, an ellipse, a triangle, a quadrangle, a hexagon, and other polygons.

  The number of cells per honeycomb structure 1 is preferably 16 to 10,000, and particularly preferably 50 to 2,000. If the number of cells is too large, the honeycomb itself becomes large, so the heat conduction distance from the first fluid side to the second fluid side becomes long, the heat conduction loss becomes large, and the heat flux becomes small. In addition, when the number of cells is small, the heat transfer area on the first fluid side becomes small, the heat resistance on the first fluid side cannot be lowered, and the heat flux becomes small.

  The thickness (wall thickness) of the partition walls 4 of the cells 3 of the honeycomb structure 1 may be appropriately designed according to the purpose, and is not particularly limited. The wall thickness is preferably 0.1 to 1 mm, and more preferably 0.2 to 0.5 mm. When the wall thickness is 0.1 mm or more, the mechanical strength is improved and damage due to impact or thermal stress can be prevented. On the other hand, when the thickness is 1 mm or less, the ratio of the cell volume to the honeycomb structure 1 side increases, so that the pressure loss of the fluid decreases and the heat exchange rate can be improved.

  The cell density of the honeycomb structure 1 (that is, the number of cells per unit cross-sectional area) is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately designed according to the thickness of the partition walls 4 from the viewpoint of the structural strength of the honeycomb structure 1. The isostatic strength of the honeycomb structure 1 is preferably 1 MPa or more, and more preferably 5 MPa or more.

  When the first fluid (high temperature side) is exhaust gas, it is preferable that a catalyst is supported on the wall surface inside the cell 3 of the honeycomb structure 1 through which the first fluid passes. This is because in addition to the role of exhaust gas purification, reaction heat (exothermic reaction) generated during exhaust gas purification can also be exchanged. Precious metals (platinum, rhodium, palladium, ruthenium, indium, silver and gold), aluminum, nickel, zirconium, titanium, cerium, cobalt, manganese, zinc, copper, tin, iron, niobium, magnesium, lanthanum, samarium, bismuth and It is preferable to contain at least one element selected from the group consisting of barium. These may be metals, oxides, and other compounds.

  The supported amount of catalyst (catalyst metal + supported body) supported on the partition walls 4 of the cells 3 of the first fluid circulation section 5 of the honeycomb structure 1 through which the first fluid passes is 10 to 400 g / L. If it is a noble metal, it is still more preferable that it is 0.1-5 g / L. When the amount of the catalyst (catalyst metal + support) supported is 10 g / L or more, the catalytic action is sufficiently exhibited. On the other hand, when it is 400 g / L or less, the pressure loss does not become too large, and an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

(Coating member)
As shown in FIG. 1, the honeycomb structure 1 can be protected by being accommodated in the covering member 11. In addition, the covering member 11 is one of the preferred forms that is longer than the length of the honeycomb structure 1 in the axial direction 9. If comprised in this way, the edge part of the coating | coated member 11 will be easy to process according to the installation place and use of the heat exchange member 10. FIG. However, the embodiment is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2B, and the covering member 11 may be the same as or shorter than the length in the axial direction 9 of the honeycomb structure 1.

  Examples of the covering member 11 include a metal tube 12 and a ceramic tube. As the metal tube 12, one having heat resistance and corrosion resistance is preferable. For example, a SUS tube, a copper tube, a brass tube, or the like can be used. The pressure between the honeycomb structure 1 and the metal tube 12 due to the difference in thermal expansion coefficient between the metal tube 12 and the honeycomb structure 1 due to the temperature of the second fluid flowing on the outer peripheral surface of the metal tube 12. It is necessary to prevent from missing. For this reason, the metal tube 12 having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the honeycomb structure 1 is preferably fitted at normal temperature.

(Intermediate material)
The heat exchange member 10 preferably includes an intermediate member 13 made of a material having a Young's modulus lower than that of the covering member 11 sandwiched between the honeycomb structure 1 and the covering member 11 (metal pipe 12 or the like). FIG. 4 shows an embodiment comprising an intermediate material 13. Adhesion is improved by providing the intermediate member 13 made of a material having a Young's modulus lower than that of the covering member 11 between the honeycomb structure 1 and the covering member 11 on the outer peripheral side thereof. Thereby, the sealing performance between the covering member 11 and the honeycomb structure 1 is improved. Further, when vibration is applied to the metal tube 12, the intermediate material absorbs the impact, and the impact is hardly transmitted to the honeycomb structure 1. Examples of the intermediate material 13 include a heat insulating mat and a graphite sheet. In addition, embodiment provided with the intermediate material 12 is not limited to FIG.

(Method for producing heat exchange member)
First, the manufacturing method of the honeycomb structure 1 will be described, and then the fitting between the covering member 11 and the honeycomb structure 1 will be described. The covering member 11 will be described as a metal tube 12.

  First, SiC powders having different average particle diameters are mixed to prepare a mixture of SiC powders. This SiC powder mixture is mixed with a binder and water, and kneaded using a kneader to obtain a kneaded product. This kneaded product is put into a vacuum kneader to produce a cylindrical clay.

  Next, the kneaded material is extruded to form a honeycomb formed body. In extrusion molding, the shape and thickness of the outer peripheral wall 7, the thickness of the partition walls 4, the shape of the cells 3, the cell density, etc. can be made desired by selecting an appropriate form of die and jig. . It is preferable to use a die made of a cemented carbide that hardly wears. The honeycomb molded body is formed so that the outer peripheral wall 7 has a cylindrical shape or a quadrangular prism shape, and the inside of the outer peripheral wall 7 is divided into a square lattice shape by the partition walls 4. Further, the partition walls 4 are formed so as to be parallel to each other at equal intervals in each of the directions orthogonal to each other and to cross the inside of the outer peripheral wall 7 straightly. Thereby, the cross-sectional shape of the cell 3 other than the outermost peripheral part inside the outer peripheral wall 7 can be made square.

  Next, the honeycomb formed body obtained by extrusion molding is dried. First, the honeycomb formed body is dried by an electromagnetic heating method, and then dried by an external heating method. By such two-stage drying, moisture corresponding to 97% or more of the total amount of water contained in the honeycomb formed body before drying is removed from the honeycomb formed body.

  In the embodiment in which the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1 has the recess 15a, the recess 15a is formed in the honeycomb formed body. The recess 15a can be formed by forming a groove in the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb formed body. In addition, as a method of providing the concave portion 15a in the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1, there is also a method in which a convex portion is provided at a corresponding portion of the die when the clay is extruded to form a honeycomb molded body. Can be mentioned.

  On the other hand, in the case of the embodiment having the high porosity portion 15b on the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1, the embodiment is the same as the embodiment having the concave portion 15a on the outer peripheral wall 7 until drying. After drying, the corresponding part is removed (a groove part is formed on the outer peripheral wall 7), and the removed material is filled with a paste raw material that forms the high porosity part 15b. The paste raw material is composed of a SiC powder mixture obtained by mixing SiC powders having different average particle diameters, a binder, and water, and the amount of the binder and water is set larger than that of a normal raw material. The subsequent manufacturing method is the same as the other embodiments.

  Next, the honeycomb formed body is degreased in a nitrogen atmosphere. Furthermore, a lump of metal Si is placed on the honeycomb structure 1 obtained by such degreasing and fired in vacuum or in an inert gas under reduced pressure. During the firing, the lump of metal Si placed on the honeycomb structure 1 is melted, and the outer peripheral wall 7 and the partition walls 4 are impregnated with metal Si. For example, when the thermal conductivity of the outer peripheral wall 7 and the partition wall 4 is set to 100 W / (m · K), a mass of 70 parts by mass of metal Si is used with respect to 100 parts by mass of the honeycomb structure. Further, when the thermal conductivity of the outer peripheral wall 7 and the partition wall 4 is set to 150 W / (m · K), 80 parts by mass of metal Si is used with respect to 100 parts by mass of the honeycomb structure.

  Next, a method for integrating the honeycomb structure 1 manufactured as described above and the metal tube 12 will be described. In addition, after providing the intermediate material 13 on the outer peripheral side of the honeycomb structure 1, it is one of preferable modes that the metal pipe 12 is fitted to the honeycomb structure 1.

  First, for example, a heat insulating mat used as the intermediate member 13 is wound around the outer peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall 7 of the honeycomb structure 1. At this time, you may stick using an adhesive agent. Subsequently, the metal tube 12 is heated to about 1000 ° C. with a high-frequency heater. Then, the honeycomb structure 1 can be inserted into the metal tube 12 and integrated by fitting to form the heat exchange member 10.

(Heat exchanger)
FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a heat exchanger 30 including the heat exchange member 10 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the heat exchanger 30 is formed by a heat exchange member 10 and a casing 21 that includes the heat exchange member 10 therein. The cells 3 of the honeycomb structure 1 become the first fluid circulation part 5 through which the first fluid flows. The heat exchanger 30 is configured such that a first fluid having a temperature higher than that of the second fluid flows in the cells 3 of the honeycomb structure 1.

  In addition, an inlet 22 and an outlet 23 for the second fluid are formed in the casing 21, and the second fluid circulates on the outer peripheral surface 12 h of the metal tube 12 (the covering member 11) of the heat exchange member 10. That is, the second fluid circulation portion 6 is formed by the inner surface 24 of the casing 21 and the outer peripheral surface 12 h of the metal tube 12. The first fluid and the second fluid are completely separated, and these fluids are configured not to mix.

  It is preferable that the heat exchanger 30 circulates the first fluid having a temperature higher than that of the second fluid and conducts heat from the first fluid to the second fluid. When gas is circulated as the first fluid and liquid is circulated as the second fluid, heat exchange between the first fluid and the second fluid can be performed efficiently. That is, the heat exchanger 30 of the present invention can be applied as a gas / liquid heat exchanger.

  The heating element that is the first fluid to be circulated through the heat exchanger 30 of the present invention having the above-described configuration is not particularly limited as long as it is a medium having heat. For example, if it is gas, the exhaust gas of a motor vehicle etc. are mentioned. In addition, the medium to be heated, which is the second fluid that takes heat from the heating body (exchanges heat), is not particularly limited as a medium, as long as the temperature is lower than that of the heating body.

  EXAMPLES Hereinafter, although this invention is demonstrated further in detail based on an Example, this invention is not limited to these Examples.

( Reference Example 1)
(Manufacture of honeycomb structure)
A honeycomb structure mainly composed of a Si-impregnated SiC composite material was produced as follows. First, a forming raw material kneaded with a predetermined amount of SiC powder, a binder, water, an organic solvent or the like was extruded into a desired shape and dried to obtain a honeycomb formed body.

  In the obtained honeycomb formed body, a concave portion 15 a serving as a crack inducing portion 15 was formed on the outer peripheral surface 7 h of the outer peripheral wall 7. The concave portions 15a were formed at eight locations (0, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 315 °) on the outer peripheral wall 7 (see FIG. 3A).

  Then, the honeycomb formed body was impregnated with metal Si in a reduced pressure inert gas or vacuum. The honeycomb structure thus manufactured is a dense material in which metal Si is filled in the gaps between the SiC particles, and has a high thermal conductivity of about 150 W / (m · K). The honeycomb structure had a diameter of 60 mm and a length of 12 mm, and the cell structure portion had a partition wall thickness of about 0.5 mm and a cell pitch of about 3.6 mm.

(Coating member)
The heat exchange member 10 was manufactured by fitting the stainless steel covering member 11 to the outer peripheral surface 7h of the honeycomb structure 1 by shrink fitting.

(Case (production of fluid circuit))
The heat exchange member 10 was disposed in a casing 21 made of stainless steel (see FIG. 6).

(Heat resistance test)
Atmospheric gas at 700 ° C., 800 ° C., 900 ° C., and 1000 ° C. is passed through the cells 3 of the honeycomb structure 1 as the first fluid, and water at 20 ° C. is supplied as the second fluid to the second fluid circulation portion in the casing. 6 was poured. The test was performed by stepping up the first fluid from 700 ° C. After the test, the honeycomb structure 1 was checked for cracks and breakage.

(Evaluation of isostatic strength)
A urethane rubber sheet having a thickness of 0.5 mm was wound around the outer peripheral surface of the honeycomb structure 1 (without the covering member 11). Further, an aluminum disk having a thickness of 20 mm was disposed between both end faces 2 of the honeycomb structure 1 with a circular urethane rubber sheet interposed therebetween. Aluminum disks and urethane rubber sheets having the same radius as the end face of the honeycomb structure 1 were used. A test sample was prepared by sealing the space between the outer periphery of the aluminum disk and the urethane rubber sheet by winding it with a vinyl tape along the outer periphery of the aluminum disk.

  The prepared test sample was placed in a pressure vessel containing water. Then, the pressure was increased at a rate of 0.3 to 3.0 MPa / min, and a hydrostatic pressure of 30 MPa was applied to the test sample, and destruction of the honeycomb structure 1 and generation of cracks were confirmed. The occurrence of cracks was confirmed by confirming the breaking sound during the test and visually observing the appearance of the honeycomb structure 1 after the test.

(Comparative Example 1)
(Manufacture of honeycomb structure)
Instead of forming the crack inducing portion 15 (recessed portion 15a or the like) in the molded body, the slit portion 16 was formed in the outer peripheral wall 7 as shown in FIG. 7A. The slit part 16 was eight places (0, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 315 °) on the outer periphery. Except for the above, a honeycomb structure was manufactured in the same manner as in Reference Example 1.

The covering member 11, casing 21 (production of fluid circuit), heat resistance test, and isostatic strength were manufactured and evaluated by the same method as in Reference Example 1.

(Comparative Example 2)
(Manufacture of honeycomb structure)
A honeycomb structure 1 as shown in FIG. 7B was produced without forming the crack inducing portion 15 (the recessed portion 15a or the like) or the slit portion 16 in the formed body. Except for the above, honeycomb structure 1 was manufactured in the same manner as in Reference Example 1.

The covering member 11, casing 21 (production of fluid circuit), heat resistance test, and isostatic strength were manufactured and evaluated by the same method as in Reference Example 1.

(result)
(Heat resistance test)
In Reference Example 1, cracks were observed in the first fluid passing through the cell 3 under the condition of 900 ° C. However, as in Comparative Example 1, the separation of the partition walls 4 and the outer peripheral wall 7 was not confirmed. On the other hand, in Comparative Example 2, the first fluid passing through the cell 3 did not crack until 700 ° C., but cracks in the partition wall 4 and the outer peripheral wall 7 were confirmed under the condition of 800 ° C., and 900 ° C. Under these conditions, some of the partition walls 4 and the outer peripheral wall 7 dropped off.

(Evaluation of isostatic strength)
In Reference Example 1 and Comparative Example 2, no damage was observed up to the 30 MPa condition, but in Comparative Example 1, it was confirmed that the internal partition 4 was cracked at 25 MPa.

From the above, in Reference Example 1, the isostatic strength was sufficient, and the partition wall 4 and the outer peripheral wall 7 were not confirmed to drop off even in the heat resistance test, and these performances were good.

  The heat exchanger of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is used for heat exchange between a heated body (high temperature side) and a heated body (low temperature side), and can be used in the automotive field, the chemical field, the pharmaceutical field, and the like. In particular, it is suitable when both the heating body and the heated body are gases.

1: honeycomb structure, 2: end face (in axial direction), 2a: first end face, 2b: second end face, 3: cell, 4: partition wall, 5: first fluid circulation part, 6: second fluid Flowing part, 7: outer peripheral wall, 7g: inner peripheral surface (outer peripheral wall of honeycomb structure), 7h: outer peripheral surface (outer peripheral wall of honeycomb structure), 7t: thickness (outer peripheral wall), 9: axial direction 9a: central axis, 10: heat exchange member, 11: covering member, 12: metal tube, 12h: outer peripheral surface (of the metal tube), 13: intermediate material, 15: crack inducing part, 15a: recess, 15b: high Porosity part, 15c: convex part, 15m: base of (concave part), 15n: side other than the base part (concave part), 15t: depth of (concave part), 15u: length (of convex part 15), 16: Slit, 21: casing, 22: inlet of (second fluid), 23: outlet of (second fluid), 24: inside of (casing) , 30: heat exchangers.

Claims (3)

A honeycomb structure mainly composed of ceramics having a cylindrical outer peripheral wall and partition walls that partition and form a plurality of cells serving as flow paths for the first fluid;
A covering member for covering the honeycomb structure,
The outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure, or the covering member, has a crack inducing portion that makes it easy to generate a crack in a specific portion of the outer peripheral wall,
The crack inducing portion is a recess formed on the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall so that the thickness of the outer peripheral wall is thinner than other portions,
The first fluid flowing through the cell and the second fluid flowing outside the covering member are not mixed with each other through the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure and the covering member. A heat exchange member that exchanges heat between the second fluid and the second fluid. A honeycomb structure mainly composed of ceramics having a cylindrical outer peripheral wall and partition walls that partition and form a plurality of cells serving as flow paths for the first fluid;
A covering member for covering the honeycomb structure,
The outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure, or the covering member, has a crack inducing portion that makes it easy to generate a crack in a specific portion of the outer peripheral wall,
The crack inducing part is a high porosity part formed from the outside of the outer peripheral wall to the middle of the outer peripheral wall, which is formed with a higher porosity than the other part in the outer peripheral wall,
The first fluid flowing through the cell and the second fluid flowing outside the covering member are not mixed with each other through the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure and the covering member. A heat exchange member that exchanges heat between the second fluid and the second fluid. A honeycomb structure mainly composed of ceramics having a cylindrical outer peripheral wall and partition walls that partition and form a plurality of cells serving as flow paths for the first fluid;
A covering member for covering the honeycomb structure,
The outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure, or the covering member, has a crack inducing portion that makes it easy to generate a crack in a specific portion of the outer peripheral wall,
The crack inducing portion is a convex portion that is formed on the inner peripheral side of the covering member, presses the outer peripheral wall, and has a sharp shape in contact with the outer peripheral wall,
The first fluid flowing through the cell and the second fluid flowing outside the covering member are not mixed with each other through the outer peripheral wall of the honeycomb structure and the covering member. A heat exchange member that exchanges heat between the second fluid and the second fluid.

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