JP6606357B2 - Fuel cell stack and heat dissipation adjustment method thereof - Google Patents

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The present invention includes a fuel cell stack including an electrolyte membrane / electrode structure in which electrodes are disposed on both sides of an electrolyte membrane, and a separator, and a stacked body in which a plurality of the power generation cells are stacked, and the fuel cell stack The present invention relates to a heat dissipation adjustment method .

  For example, a polymer electrolyte fuel cell is an electrolyte membrane / electrode structure in which an anode electrode is disposed on one surface of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane comprising a polymer ion exchange membrane, and a cathode electrode is disposed on the other surface. (MEA). The electrolyte membrane / electrode structure constitutes a power generation cell by being sandwiched between separators (bipolar plates). Usually, a predetermined number of power generation cells are stacked, and for example, they are incorporated in a fuel cell vehicle (fuel cell electric vehicle or the like) as an in-vehicle fuel cell stack.

  In the fuel cell stack, there is a power generation cell in which a temperature drop is likely to be caused by heat radiation to the outside as compared with other power generation cells. For example, a power generation cell (hereinafter also referred to as an end power generation cell) arranged at the end in the stacking direction has a large amount of heat released from, for example, a power extraction terminal plate (current collector plate) or an end plate. The temperature drop is remarkable.

  In particular, in a low temperature environment, the amount of heat release increases, and the power generation performance on the low temperature side may deteriorate. In addition, when the in-plane of the end power generation cell is dewed by heat dissipation, a decrease in power generation performance due to the generation of condensed water is caused, and there is a concern about a decrease in stack durability such as film deterioration.

  On the other hand, if the fuel cell stack is continuously operated in a high load state, the end component members that are in contact with the end power generation cells are likely to overheat, and the end separator, MEA, etc. may be damaged by heat. .

  In view of this, for example, a fuel cell stack disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been proposed for the purpose of reliably preventing a temperature drop of the end power generation cells with a simple configuration. In this fuel cell stack, a recess is formed in the insulating member, and an end component member and a terminal plate are accommodated in the recess, and the end component member is interposed between the terminal plate and the laminate. It is characterized by being laminated.

Japanese Patent No. 5608713

The present invention has been made in connection with this kind of technology, and while suppressing heat dissipation from the end power generation cell as much as possible, it is possible to prevent excessive temperature rise of the end power generation cell, An object of the present invention is to provide a fuel cell stack capable of reliably maintaining desired power generation performance and a method for adjusting the heat dissipation thereof.

  The fuel cell stack according to the present invention includes a power generation cell having an electrolyte membrane / electrode structure in which electrodes are disposed on both sides of the electrolyte membrane, and a separator. A terminal plate, an insulator, and an end plate are disposed outward at both ends in the stacking direction of the stacked body in which the plurality of power generation cells are stacked.

A spacer member for adjusting the tightening load is interposed at least between the insulator on one end side in the stacking direction of the stacked body and the end plate. An end constituent member is interposed between the end of the laminated body on which the spacer member is provided and the insulator, and the end constituent member is formed of a corrugated metal plate. A metal plate, and a first porous plate and a second porous plate made of porous carbon and having lower heat dissipation than the metal plate are included. And, when the thickness of the spacer member is less than the set thickness range in which the temperature of the power generation cell at the end of the laminate is within the allowable range, the end component member is between the terminal plate and the laminate, A second porous plate, a first porous plate, and the metal plate are arranged in this order from the laminated body side outward.

In addition, the above-described end component member is provided between the terminal plate and the insulator when the thickness of the spacer member exceeds the set thickness range in which the temperature of the power generation cell at the end of the laminate is within the allowable range. The 1st porous plate may be interposed, and the 2nd porous plate and metal plates may be arranged in order toward the outside between the terminal plate and the laminated body.

The fuel cell stack heat dissipation adjustment method according to the present invention includes a power generation cell having an electrolyte membrane / electrode structure in which electrodes are disposed on both sides of the electrolyte membrane, and a separator, and a plurality of power generation cells are stacked. A heat dissipation adjustment method for a fuel cell stack in which a terminal plate, an insulator, and an end plate are disposed outward at both ends in the stacking direction of the stacked body, and at least an insulator on one end side in the stacking direction of the stack A spacer member for adjusting the tightening load is interposed between the end plate, and an end component member is interposed between the end of the laminated body where the spacer member is provided and the insulator. is, and, the end constituent members, a metal plate made of a metal plate formed into a corrugation, less heat radiation than metal plate made of a porous carbon No. It has a porous plate and a second porous plate, and measured the relationship between the temperature of the power generation cell edge thickness and laminate the spacer member, and the temperature tolerance of the power generation cell end If the thickness of the spacer member is less than the set thickness range, the distance between the terminal plate and the laminate from the laminate side to the outside is determined. The end component member is formed so as to be arranged in the order of the second porous plate, the first porous plate, and the metal plate, and the thickness of the spacer member is within the set thickness range The end structure is arranged between the terminal plate and the laminated body in the order of the second porous plate, the metal plate, and the first porous plate from the laminated body side outward. Form the member, the thickness of the spacer member When exceeding the set thickness range, the first porous plate is disposed between the terminal plate and the insulator, and the second porous layer is sequentially disposed between the terminal plate and the laminated body toward the outside. The end component member is formed so as to dispose the plate and the metal plate.

  According to the present invention, the configuration of the end component member is changed according to the thickness of the spacer member. For this reason, by adjusting the end component member, it is possible to suppress excessive heat dissipation from the end power generation cell to the outside, while suppressing excessive temperature rise of the end power generation cell. This makes it possible to reliably maintain the desired power generation performance with a simple and economical configuration.

It is a perspective explanatory view of the fuel cell stack concerning the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partially exploded schematic perspective view of the fuel cell stack. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack taken along line III-III in FIG. 2. It is a disassembled perspective explanatory drawing of the electric power generation cell which comprises the said fuel cell stack. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack taken along line VV in FIG. 2. It is explanatory drawing of the relationship between the thickness of a spacer member, and the temperature of an edge part power generation cell. When the thickness of the said spacer member is less than setting thickness, it is arrangement | positioning explanatory drawing of an edge part structural member. When the thickness of the said spacer member exceeds setting thickness, it is arrangement | positioning explanatory drawing of the said edge part structural member.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a fuel cell stack 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a stacked body in which a plurality of power generation cells 12 are stacked in a horizontal direction (arrow A direction) or a gravity direction (arrow C direction). 14. Although not shown, the fuel cell stack 10 is mounted on a fuel cell vehicle such as a fuel cell electric vehicle.

  A terminal plate 16a, an insulator 18a, and an end plate 20a are sequentially arranged at one end in the stacking direction (arrow A direction) of the stacked body 14 (see FIG. 2). A terminal plate 16b, an insulator 18b, a spacer member 22, and an end plate 20b are sequentially disposed on the other end in the stacking direction of the stacked body 14 toward the outside.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the end plates 20 a and 20 b have a horizontally long (or vertically long) rectangular shape, and a connecting bar 24 is disposed between each side. Each connection bar 24 is fixed at both ends to the inner surfaces of the end plates 20a and 20b via bolts 26, and applies a tightening load in the stacking direction (arrow A direction) to the plurality of stacked power generation cells 12. The distance between 20a and 20b is constant. Note that the fuel cell stack 10 may include a housing having end plates 20a and 20b as end plates, and the stacked body 14 may be accommodated in the housing.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the power generation cell 12 has a resin frame-attached electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28 sandwiched between a first separator 30 and a second separator 32. For example, the first separator 30 and the second separator 32 are formed by pressing a steel plate, a stainless steel plate, an aluminum plate, a plated steel plate, or a metal thin plate having a metal surface subjected to a surface treatment for anticorrosion into a corrugated shape. . For example, a carbon separator may be used as the first separator 30 and the second separator 32 instead of the metal separator.

  One end edge of the power generation cell 12 in the arrow B direction (horizontal direction in FIG. 4), which is the long side direction, communicates with each other in the arrow A direction (stacking direction), and the oxidant gas inlet communication hole 34a, cooling medium An inlet communication hole 36a and a fuel gas outlet communication hole 38b are provided. The oxidant gas inlet communication hole 34a, the cooling medium inlet communication hole 36a, and the fuel gas outlet communication hole 38b are arranged in the direction of arrow C, and the oxidant gas inlet communication hole 34a is formed of an oxidant gas such as oxygen. Supply the contained gas. The cooling medium inlet communication hole 36a supplies a cooling medium, and the fuel gas outlet communication hole 38b discharges a fuel gas, for example, a hydrogen-containing gas.

  A fuel gas inlet communication hole 38a, a coolant outlet communication hole 36b, and an oxidant gas outlet communication hole 34b communicate with each other in the arrow A direction at the other end edge of the power generation cell 12 in the arrow B direction. Are provided in an array. The fuel gas inlet communication hole 38a supplies fuel gas, the cooling medium outlet communication hole 36b discharges the cooling medium, and the oxidant gas outlet communication hole 34b discharges the oxidant gas.

  For example, a fuel gas flow path 40 extending in the direction of arrow B is formed on the surface 30a of the first separator 30 facing the electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28 with a resin frame. The fuel gas passage 40 communicates with the fuel gas inlet communication hole 38a and the fuel gas outlet communication hole 38b.

  On the surface 32a of the second separator 32 facing the electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28 with a resin frame, for example, an oxidant gas flow path 42 extending in the arrow B direction is provided. The oxidant gas passage 42 communicates with the oxidant gas inlet communication hole 34a and the oxidant gas outlet communication hole 34b.

  A cooling medium flow path 44 communicating with the cooling medium inlet communication hole 36a and the cooling medium outlet communication hole 36b is formed between the surface 30b of the first separator 30 and the surface 32b of the second separator 32 adjacent to each other. . The cooling medium flow path 44 is formed by overlapping the back surface shape of the first separator 30 in which the fuel gas flow path 40 is formed and the back surface shape of the second separator 32 in which the oxidant gas flow path 42 is formed.

  The first seal member 46 is integrated with the surfaces 30 a and 30 b of the first separator 30 around the outer peripheral end of the first separator 30. The second seal member 48 is integrated with the surfaces 32 a and 32 b of the second separator 32 around the outer peripheral end portion of the second separator 32.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first seal member 46 has a flat seal 46f provided over the surfaces 30a and 30b and extending with a uniform thickness. On the flat seal 46f, on the surface 30a side, a first convex seal 46a that abuts on a resin frame member 56 (described later) constituting the electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28 with resin frame is integrally formed. A second convex seal 46b and a third convex seal 46c, which are double seals that come into contact with the second seal member 48 of the adjacent second separator 32, are integrally formed on the flat seal 46f on the surface 30b side. .

  The second seal member 48 includes a flat seal 48f provided over the surfaces 32a and 32b and extending with a uniform thickness. A fourth convex seal 48a that protrudes outward from the electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28a with a resin frame and contacts the first seal member 46 is integrally formed on the flat seal 48f on the surface 32a side. In place of the fourth convex seal 48a, a convex seal (not shown) may be provided on the first seal member 46.

  For the first seal member 46 and the second seal member 48, for example, EPDM, NBR, fluorine rubber, silicone rubber, fluorosilicone rubber, butyl rubber, natural rubber, styrene rubber, chloroprene or acrylic rubber or the like, cushion material Alternatively, an elastic seal member such as a packing material is used.

  The electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28 with a resin frame includes an electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28a which is a step MEA. The electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28a includes, for example, a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (cation exchange membrane) 50 in which a perfluorosulfonic acid thin film is impregnated with water, and an anode electrode 52 sandwiching the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50. And a cathode electrode 54.

  The solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50 may use an HC (hydrocarbon) electrolyte in addition to the fluorine electrolyte. Instead of the electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28 with a resin frame, an electrolyte membrane / electrode structure (MEA) without a resin frame member 56 described later may be used.

  The cathode electrode 54 has a smaller planar dimension (outer dimension) than the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50 and the anode electrode 52. Instead of the above configuration, the anode electrode 52 may be configured to have a smaller planar dimension than the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50 and the cathode electrode 54. Moreover, the anode electrode 52, the cathode electrode 54, and the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50 may be set to the same planar dimension.

  The anode electrode 52 includes a first electrode catalyst layer 52a bonded to one surface 50a of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50, and a first gas diffusion layer 52b stacked on the first electrode catalyst layer 52a. The first electrode catalyst layer 52a and the first gas diffusion layer 52b have the same external dimensions and are set to the same external dimensions as (or less than) the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50.

  The cathode electrode 54 includes a second electrode catalyst layer 54a bonded to the surface 50b of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50, and a second gas diffusion layer 54b laminated on the second electrode catalyst layer 54a. The second electrode catalyst layer 54 a and the second gas diffusion layer 54 b have the same (or different) outer dimensions, and are set to be smaller than the outer dimensions of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50.

  The first electrode catalyst layer 52a is formed, for example, by uniformly applying porous carbon particles having a platinum alloy supported on the surface thereof to the surface of the first gas diffusion layer 52b. The second electrode catalyst layer 54a is formed, for example, by uniformly applying porous carbon particles having a platinum alloy supported on the surface thereof to the surface of the second gas diffusion layer 54b. The first gas diffusion layer 52b and the second gas diffusion layer 54b are made of carbon paper, carbon cloth, or the like. The first electrode catalyst layer 52 a and the second electrode catalyst layer 54 a are formed on both surfaces 50 a and 50 b of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50.

  The resin membrane-attached electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28 includes a frame-shaped resin frame member 56 that goes around the outer periphery of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50 and is joined to the anode electrode 52 and the cathode electrode 54. The resin frame member 56 includes, for example, PPS (polyphenylene sulfide), PPA (polyphthalamide), PEN (polyethylene naphthalate), PES (polyethersulfone), LCP (liquid crystal polymer), PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), A silicone resin, a fluororesin, or m-PPE (modified polyphenylene ether resin) is used. In addition, the resin frame member 56 may be made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), or modified polyolefin.

  The resin frame member 56 includes a thin-walled inner bulging portion 56a to which the outer peripheral edge portion of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 50 is bonded and a thin-walled outer bulge in which the first convex seal 46a of the first seal member 46 abuts. And a protruding portion 56b.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the power generation cells 12 are arranged as end power generation cells 12 </ b> A and 12 </ b> B at both ends in the stacking direction of the stacked body 14. The end power generation cell 12A is disposed on the terminal plate 16a side, while the end power generation cell 12B is disposed on the terminal plate 16b side. The terminal plates 16a and 16b are made of a material having electrical conductivity, and are made of a metal such as copper, aluminum or stainless steel, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 2, terminal portions 58a and 58b extending outward in the stacking direction are provided at substantially the center of one of the plate surfaces of the terminal plates 16a and 16b. The terminal portion 58a is inserted into the insulating cylinder 60a, passes through the hole portion 62a of the insulator 18a and the hole portion 64a of the end plate 20a, and protrudes to the outside of the end plate 20a. The terminal portion 58b is inserted into the insulating cylinder 60b, passes through the hole 62b of the insulator 18b, the hole 66 of the spacer member 22, and the hole 64b of the end plate 20b and protrudes outside the end plate 20b.

  The insulators 18a and 18b are formed of an insulating material such as polycarbonate (PC) or phenol resin. In the central portions of the insulators 18a and 18b, recesses 68a and 68b that open toward the laminated body 14 are formed, and the recesses 68a and 68b communicate with the holes 62a and 62b.

  An oxidant gas inlet communication hole 34a and a fuel gas outlet communication hole 38b are provided at one end edge in the arrow B direction of the insulator 18a and the end plate 20a. A fuel gas inlet communication hole 38a and an oxidant gas outlet communication hole 34b are provided at the other end edge in the arrow B direction of the insulator 18a and the end plate 20a. The insulator 18b, the spacer member 22, and the end plate 20b are provided with a cooling medium inlet communication hole 36a and a cooling medium outlet communication hole 36b.

  The spacer member 22 is made of resin. The spacer member 22 is adjusted in thickness so that a desired tightening load is obtained when a tightening load is applied to the entire fuel cell stack 10 in the stacking direction. Depending on the thickness of the spacer member 22, the configuration of the end component members 70a and 70b is adjusted as described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the terminal plate 16a and the end component member 70a are accommodated in the recess 68a, while the terminal plate 16b and the end component member 70b are accommodated in the recess 68b. In addition, you may provide only either one of the edge part structural member 70a or the edge part structural member 70b.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 5, the end component member 70a includes a rectangular first porous carbon plate (first member) 72a and a corrugated metal plate (second member) 74a. And a second porous carbon plate (first member) 76a. The end member 70a only needs to include at least the first porous carbon plate 72a and the metal plate 74a. The first porous carbon plate 72a is made of a material having electrical conductivity.

  The end component member 70b is configured in the same manner as the above-described end component member 70a, and the same components are denoted by b instead of a in the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted. .

  The operation of the fuel cell stack 10 configured as described above will be described below.

  First, as shown in FIG. 1, an oxidant gas such as an oxygen-containing gas is supplied to the oxidant gas inlet communication hole 34a of the end plate 20a. Fuel gas such as hydrogen-containing gas is supplied to the fuel gas inlet communication hole 38a of the end plate 20a. A cooling medium such as pure water, ethylene glycol, or oil is supplied to the cooling medium inlet communication hole 36a of the end plate 20b.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the oxidant gas is introduced into the oxidant gas flow path 42 of the second separator 32 from the oxidant gas inlet communication hole 34a. The oxidant gas moves in the direction of arrow B along the oxidant gas flow path 42 and is supplied to the cathode electrode 54 of the electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28a.

  On the other hand, the fuel gas is introduced into the fuel gas flow path 40 of the first separator 30 from the fuel gas inlet communication hole 38a. The fuel gas moves in the direction of arrow B along the fuel gas flow path 40 and is supplied to the anode electrode 52 of the electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28a.

  Therefore, in each electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28a, the oxidant gas supplied to the cathode electrode 54 and the fuel gas supplied to the anode electrode 52 are in the second electrode catalyst layer 54a and the first electrode catalyst layer 52a. Then, it is consumed by an electrochemical reaction to generate electricity.

  Next, the oxidant gas consumed by being supplied to the cathode electrode 54 is discharged in the direction of arrow A along the oxidant gas outlet communication hole 34b. The fuel gas consumed by being supplied to the anode electrode 52 is discharged in the direction of arrow A along the fuel gas outlet communication hole 38b.

  The cooling medium supplied to the cooling medium inlet communication hole 36 a is introduced into the cooling medium flow path 44 between the first separator 30 and the second separator 32 and then flows in the direction of arrow B. The cooling medium is discharged from the cooling medium outlet communication hole 36b after the electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 28a is cooled.

  In this case, in the present embodiment, the configuration of the end component members 70 a and 70 b is adjusted according to the thickness of the spacer member 22. Specifically, the thickness of the spacer member 22 and the temperature of the end power generation cell 12A (and / or 12B) have the relationship shown in FIG.

  The thickness of the spacer member 22 is set when adjusting the tightening load in the stacking direction of the fuel cell stack 10, and when the thickness of the spacer member 22 decreases, the end power generation cell 12A (and / or 12B) The heat dissipation from becomes larger. On the other hand, when the thickness of the spacer member 22 is increased, it is difficult to dissipate heat, and the end power generation cell 12A (and / or 12B) is likely to be overheated.

  Therefore, the thickness of the spacer member 22 is within a range of thicknesses S1 to S2 (set thickness) where the temperature of the end power generation cell 12A (and / or 12B) falls within an allowable range (T1 ° C. to T2 ° C.). In this case, the end component members 70a and 70b are arranged as shown in FIG. That is, the first porous carbon plate 72a, the metal plate 74a, and the second porous carbon plate 76a are arranged in this order from the terminal plate 16a toward the stacked body 14. The first porous carbon plate 72b, the metal plate 74b, and the second porous carbon plate 76b are arranged in this order from the terminal plate 16b toward the stacked body 14.

  On the other hand, when the thickness of the spacer member 22 is less than the set thickness S1, the end member 70a is disposed as shown in FIG. Specifically, the metal plate 74a, the first porous carbon plate 72a, and the second porous carbon plate 76a are arranged in this order from the terminal plate 16a.

  Therefore, since the first porous carbon plate 72a and the second porous carbon plate 76a made of the same material are arranged in contact with each other, the heat radiation from the end power generation cell 12A can be satisfactorily suppressed. In addition, in the edge part structural member 70b, it arrange | positions similarly to said edge part structural member 70a, and the same effect is acquired.

  Further, when the thickness of the spacer member 22 exceeds the set thickness S2, the end component member 70a is disposed as shown in FIG. Specifically, the first porous carbon plate 72a is disposed outside the terminal plate 16a, that is, between the terminal plate 16a and the bottom surface of the recess 68a of the insulator 18a. On the terminal plate 16a, a metal plate 74a and a second porous carbon plate 76a are arranged in this order toward the inside.

  As a result, heat is radiated well from the terminal plate 16a to the first porous carbon plate 72a, heat dissipation from the end power generation cell 12A is promoted, and overheating of the end power generation cell 12A can be suppressed. Become. In addition, in the edge part structural member 70b, it arrange | positions similarly to said edge part structural member 70a, and the same effect is acquired.

  Further, when the thickness of the spacer member 22 exceeds the set thickness S2, an aluminum plate having the same thickness as the first porous carbon plate 72a may be used instead of the first porous carbon plate 72a. Good. The aluminum plate can be effectively radiated outward from the terminal plate 16a by being arranged in place of the first porous carbon plate 72a shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called each cell cooling structure in which a cell unit in which an electrolyte membrane / electrode structure with a resin frame is sandwiched between two separators is formed and a cooling medium flow path is formed between each cell unit. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, a cell unit including three or more separators and two or more electrolyte membrane / electrode structures with a resin frame, and alternately stacking the separators and the electrolyte membrane / electrode structures with a resin frame may be configured. Good. At that time, a cooling medium flow path is formed between the cell units, and a so-called thinning cooling structure is formed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Fuel cell stack 12 ... Power generation cell 12A, 12B ... End part power generation cell 14 ... Laminated body 16a, 16b ... Terminal plate 18a, 18b ... Insulator 20a, 20b ... End plate 28 ... Electrolyte membrane-electrode structure 28a with resin frame ... Electrolyte membrane / electrode structure 30, 32 ... Separator 34a ... Oxidant gas inlet communication hole 34b ... Oxidant gas outlet communication hole 36a ... Cooling medium inlet communication hole 36b ... Cooling medium outlet communication hole 38a ... Fuel gas inlet communication hole 38b ... fuel gas outlet communication hole 40 ... fuel gas flow path 42 ... oxidant gas flow path 44 ... cooling medium flow path 46, 48 ... seal member 50 ... solid polymer electrolyte membrane 52 ... anode electrode 54 ... cathode electrode 56 ... resin frame Member 68a, 68b ... Recess 70a, 70b ... End component 72a, 72b, 76a, 76b ... Porous cap -Bonplates 74a, 74b ... Metal plates

Claims (3)

A power generation cell having an electrolyte membrane / electrode structure in which electrodes are disposed on both sides of the electrolyte membrane, and a separator, and at both ends in the stacking direction of the stacked body in which a plurality of the power generation cells are stacked, faces outward. A fuel cell stack in which a terminal plate, an insulator, and an end plate are disposed,
A spacer member for adjusting a tightening load is interposed between the insulator and the end plate on at least one end side in the stacking direction of the stack,
An end component member is interposed between an end portion of the laminated body on which the spacer member is provided and the insulator, and the end component member is a corrugated metal. A metal plate made of a plate, and a first porous plate and a second porous plate made of porous carbon and having lower heat dissipation than the metal plate ,
The thickness of the spacer member is less than the set thickness range in which the temperature of the power generation cell at the end of the laminate is within an allowable range,
The end member is formed between the terminal plate and the laminated body, the second porous plate, the first porous plate, and the metal plate outward from the laminated body side. Fuel cell stacks arranged in order. A power generation cell having an electrolyte membrane / electrode structure in which electrodes are disposed on both sides of the electrolyte membrane, and a separator, and at both ends in the stacking direction of the stacked body in which a plurality of the power generation cells are stacked, faces outward. A fuel cell stack in which a terminal plate, an insulator, and an end plate are disposed,
A spacer member for adjusting a tightening load is interposed between the insulator and the end plate on at least one end side in the stacking direction of the stack,
An end component member is interposed between an end portion of the laminated body on which the spacer member is provided and the insulator, and the end component member is a corrugated metal. A metal plate made of a plate, and a first porous plate and a second porous plate made of porous carbon and having lower heat dissipation than the metal plate ,
The thickness of the spacer member exceeds the set thickness range in which the temperature of the power generation cell at the end of the laminate is within an allowable range,
In the end component member, the first porous plate is disposed between the terminal plate and the insulator, and the second porous plate is sequentially disposed outwardly between the terminal plate and the laminated body. A fuel cell stack in which a porous plate and the metal plate are disposed. A power generation cell having an electrolyte membrane / electrode structure in which electrodes are disposed on both sides of the electrolyte membrane, and a separator, and at both ends in the stacking direction of the stacked body in which a plurality of the power generation cells are stacked, faces outward. A heat dissipation adjustment method for a fuel cell stack in which a terminal plate, an insulator, and an end plate are disposed,
A spacer member for adjusting a tightening load is interposed at least between the insulator and the end plate on one end side in the stacking direction of the stack,
An end component member is interposed between an end portion of the laminated body on which the spacer member is provided and the insulator, and the end component member is a metal formed in a corrugated plate shape. A metal plate made of a plate, and a first porous plate and a second porous plate made of porous carbon and having lower heat dissipation than the metal plate ,
The relationship between the thickness of the spacer member and the temperature of the power generation cell at the end of the laminate is measured, and the thickness range of the spacer member in which the temperature of the power generation cell at the end is within an allowable range is set as the set thickness Seeking
Wherein when the thickness of the spacer member is less than the range of the set thickness between said terminal plate and said laminate, said second porous plate from the laminated body side toward the outside, the Forming the end component so as to be disposed in the order of the first porous plate and the metal plate;
Wherein when the thickness of the spacer member is within the range of the set thickness between said terminal plate and said laminate, said second porous plate from the laminated body side toward the outside, the Forming the end component so as to be disposed in the order of the metal plate and the first porous plate;
Wherein when the thickness of the spacer member is outside the range of the set thickness, and disposing the first porous plate between the insulator and the terminal plate, and the terminal plate and the laminate Forming the end component member so as to dispose the second porous plate and the metal plate in order toward the outside in between,
A method for adjusting the heat dissipation of the fuel cell stack.

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