KR100603747B1 - Hydrogen/oxygen supply system - Google Patents

Abstract

The hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present invention has an electrolytic cell separated from the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, and supplies pure water to the electrolytic cell to generate hydrogen at the cathode side. A first pressure detecting means configured to generate oxygen on the side and to supply at least one of the hydrogen and oxygen to a use place, and to detect the pressure of the hydrogen supplied through the cathode side of the electrolytic cell; The second pressure detecting means capable of detecting the pressure of the oxygen supplied through the anode side of the electrolytic cell, and the pressure detecting signal obtained by the first pressure detecting means and the pressure detecting signal obtained by the second pressure detecting means are compared. Differential pressure detecting means capable of generating a predetermined differential pressure signal and a first relief mechanism capable of adjusting the hydrogen pressure based on the differential pressure signal. , And a second relief mechanism can adjust the pressure of the oxygen on the basis of the differential pressure signal, wherein the positive electrode side and the negative pressure side pressure in the electrolytic cell in the first and second relief mechanism is adjusted.

Description

Hydrogen and Oxygen Supply System {HYDROGEN / OXYGEN SUPPLY SYSTEM}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water electrolysis device for generating hydrogen gas and oxygen gas by electrolysis of pure water, and more particularly, to a hydrogen-oxygen supply system composed of a water electrolysis device.

Background Art Conventionally, a device using an electrolytic cell having a solid electrolyte membrane as a member serving as an electrolyte is known as a water electrolytic device constituting a hydrogen / oxygen supply system. The electrolytic cell according to the prior art is a solid polymer electrolyte membrane / electrode assembly membrane (hereinafter referred to as a "solid electrolyte membrane") provided with electrode catalyst layers (anode side and cathode side catalyst layers) on both sides of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, and this solid electrolyte. And an electrode plate (anode-side and cathode-side electrode plate) provided to sandwich the membrane, and a feeder (anode-side and cathode-side feeder) provided between the solid electrolyte membrane and the electrode plate.

In the electrolytic cell according to the prior art, pure water is supplied to the anode side and energized to the electrode plate, whereby pure water is mainly decomposed in the anode side catalyst layer to generate oxygen gas. In addition, since H ⁺ ions generated at the same time as oxygen gas move in the solid electrolyte membrane as the electric field moves, hydrogen gas is generated by obtaining electrons in the catalyst layer on the cathode side.

That is, in the prior art, the above-described electrolytic cell, control means for energizing the electrolytic cell, a pure water tank installed to supply pure water to the anode cell, and hydrogen gas generated in the electrolytic cell are stored ( The hydrogen / oxygen supply system is comprised of the hydrogen separation tank which carries out viii), the oxygen separation tank which stores the oxygen produced | generated in the electrolysis cell, and the piping part which connects these elements.

In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the prior art, since the solid electrolyte membrane constituting the electrolytic cell is very thin (50-200 μm) and a soft member, the operating state of the system or the fluctuation of the gas supply amount (that is, the amount of generated gas according to the fluctuation of the gas supply amount) Stress in the solid electrolyte membrane (when the current value supplied to the solid electrolyte membrane changes suddenly, or an excessive pressure difference occurs on both sides of the solid electrolyte membrane), the predetermined performance may not be exhibited, and the above-described stress As a result, there was a problem in that the solid electrolyte membrane was damaged (pin holes, etc.).

In addition, since the solid electrolyte membrane constituting the electrolytic cell according to the prior art is an important element for generating hydrogen and oxygen by electrolyzing pure water, if the above-mentioned defect occurs in the solid electrolyte membrane, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system cannot be operated properly. There was a problem. In other words, there is a problem that the required gas quality cannot be maintained and the life of the hydrogen-oxygen supply system cannot be realized.

Therefore, the first example of the present invention has been made in view of the problems of the prior art, and it is to provide a hydrogen / oxygen supply system configured to not load unnecessary stress on the solid electrolyte membrane (that is, to properly protect the solid electrolyte membrane). It is a task.

In addition, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the prior art has a very thin (50-200 μm) and soft member of the solid electrolyte membrane constituting the electrolytic cell, so that the operating state of the system or the fluctuation of the gas supply amount (that is, Stresses on the solid electrolyte membrane due to fluctuations in the amount of generated gas, etc., and thus, the solid electrolyte membrane does not exhibit a predetermined performance, which makes it difficult to properly maintain the quality of the generated hydrogen and oxygen.

In the case of continuous operation of the system, there is a problem that it is difficult to generate hydrogen and oxygen having a predetermined quality when the supply amount of pure water or the demand amount and supply amount of gas are greatly changed.

Thus, the second example of the present invention has been made in view of the problems of the prior art, and is configured to effectively maintain the quality of the generated gas without loading unnecessary stress on the solid electrolyte membrane (that is, by appropriately protecting the solid electrolyte membrane). It is a problem to provide a hydrogen / oxygen supply system. Another object of the present invention is to provide a hydrogen / oxygen supply system configured to properly control the flowing pure water, the generated gas, and the like to effectively maintain the quality of the generated gas (supply gas).

In the hydrogen and oxygen supply system according to the prior art, since the solid electrolyte membrane constituting the electrolytic cell is a very thin and soft member, the operating state of the system or the fluctuation of the gas supply amount (that is, the fluctuation of the amount of generated gas due to the fluctuation of the gas supply amount), etc. If this occurs, proper gas generation becomes difficult by the solid electrolyte membrane (the predetermined performance cannot be exhibited). In addition, as described above, when a stress occurs on the solid electrolyte membrane, which is a delicate member (when the current value supplied to the solid electrolyte membrane changes suddenly, or when there is an excessive pressure difference on both sides of the solid electrolyte membrane), the predetermined performance may not be achieved. In addition, such a stress may cause a breakdown of the solid electrolyte membrane (such as pinholes) or a defect in the entire system.

In other words, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the prior art has a problem that the quality of the generated gas, the breakage of the solid electrolyte membrane, etc. occur due to various causes, and in some cases, the operation of the entire system is defective.

Thus, the third example of the present invention has been made in view of the above problems of the prior art, and in order to prevent deterioration of the quality of the gas generated and supplied in the solid electrolyte membrane, or to effectively maintain the operation of the entire system. It is an object of the present invention to provide a hydrogen / oxygen supply system configured to properly provide a monitoring means or the like to sound an alarm if necessary.

In addition, since the solid electrolyte membrane constituting the electrolytic cell is very thin (500-200 µm) and a soft member, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the prior art has a fluctuation in the operating state of the system or the gas supply amount (that is, the variation in the gas supply amount). When the solid electrolyte membrane is stressed due to fluctuations in the amount of generated gas (e.g., when the current value supplied to the solid electrolyte membrane changes suddenly, or when the pressure difference is more than necessary on both sides of the solid electrolyte membrane), the predetermined performance may not be exhibited. There was a problem that the solid electrolyte membrane was damaged (such as pinholes) due to stress.

In addition, since the solid electrolyte membrane constituting the electrolytic cell according to the prior art is an important element for generating hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis of pure water, if a defect as described above occurs in the solid electrolyte membrane, a hydrogen-oxygen supply system is appropriately applied. There was a problem that I could not drive. In other words, there is a problem that the required gas quality cannot be maintained and the life of the hydrogen-oxygen supply system cannot be realized.

In addition, in the prior art, since the amount of current that is normally supplied to the electrolytic cell is constant, a predetermined amount of hydrogen or the like is generated in the electrolytic cell based on this constant current amount. Therefore, when the amount of hydrogen or the like used at the use point is less than the amount generated in the electrolytic cell, hydrogen is excessively generated. Since the surplus hydrogen is usually merely released, there is a problem in the prior art that more than that amount of power is consumed and the energy efficiency is deteriorated.

That is, since the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a prior art does not specifically control the operation state of an electrolysis cell, etc., the above defects generate | occur | produced and these defects could not be detected beforehand. Therefore, in the prior art, it is difficult to achieve long life and high efficiency of the electrolytic cell, and furthermore, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system.

Therefore, the fourth example of the present invention has been made in view of the problems of the prior art, and a hydrogen-oxygen supply system capable of driving a long life and high efficiency by driving an electrolytic cell or the like appropriately based on the amount of generated gas is used. The task is to provide.

The first example of the present invention has an electrolytic cell isolated on the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, and the pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell to generate hydrogen on the cathode side, and oxygen on the anode side, A hydrogen / oxygen supply system configured to supply at least one of hydrogen and oxygen to a use place, comprising: first pressure detecting means capable of detecting a pressure of the hydrogen supplied through the cathode side of the electrolytic cell, and the electrolysis The second pressure detecting means capable of detecting the pressure of the oxygen supplied through the anode side of the cell is compared with the pressure detecting signal obtained by the first pressure detecting means and the pressure detecting signal obtained by the second pressure detecting means. Differential pressure detecting means capable of generating a differential pressure signal of the first pressure, a first relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the hydrogen based on the differential pressure signal, And a second relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the oxygen based on the differential pressure signal, wherein the first and second relief mechanisms adjust the anode pressure and the cathode pressure in the electrolytic cell.

According to this structure, the pressure difference of the oxygen and the hydrogen supplied through the anode side and the cathode side are always monitored by the first and second pressure detection means, and the differential pressure signal obtained by these detection means and the differential pressure detection means. Since the first and second relief mechanisms capable of adjusting respective pressures can be controlled, the pressure around the solid electrolyte membrane (the anode side and the cathode side) can be maintained within a predetermined range. Therefore, since unnecessary stress (pressure or the like) is not loaded on the solid electrolyte membrane, a hydrogen-oxygen supply system capable of effectively protecting the solid electrolyte membrane can be obtained.

Moreover, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on the 1st example of this invention is a 1st relief piping part provided in the hydrogen separation tank in which the said 1st relief mechanism stores the said hydrogen, and the said differential pressure provided in the said 1st relief piping part. A second relief pipe part configured to be controllable based on a signal, wherein the second relief mechanism is installed in an oxygen separation tank storing oxygen generated in the electrolytic cell, and the second relief pipe part Preferably, the second relief valve is controllable based on the differential pressure signal provided.

In this preferred configuration, each of the relief mechanisms is formed of the relief pipe portion and the relief valve, and each relief valve is configured to be opened and closed based on the differential pressure signal (adjustable flow path diameter of each relief pipe portion). . Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, a hydrogen-oxygen supply system capable of protecting the solid electrolyte membrane by adjusting the pressure around the solid electrolyte membrane without having a particularly complicated configuration can be obtained.

In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a pure water circulation pipe portion capable of circulating pure water in the oxygen separation tank without contacting the outside air is provided in the oxygen separation tank, and the pure water circulation pipe portion is provided. Preferably, the pure water is supplied to the anode side of the electrolytic cell.

According to this preferred configuration, since the pure water is normally supplied through the pure water circulation pipe to the electrolytic cell, even when the system is continuously operated, the solid electrolyte membrane is effectively protected without unnecessary stress being applied to the solid electrolyte membrane. A hydrogen-oxygen supply system which can be made can be obtained.

Moreover, in the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on the 1st example of this invention, the structure in which at least one of a water quality warning means, a water temperature warning means, and a circulating water warning means is provided in the said pure water circulation piping part is preferable.

According to this preferred configuration, since at least one of the electrical conductivity, water temperature, and quantity of the pure water supplied to the electrolytic cell is monitored, the pure water having low purity, the pure water having abnormal temperature, or the pure water having abnormal quantity is supplied. It will be possible to sound an alarm before it becomes. Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, since the contamination of the solid electrolyte membrane due to impurities or the like, the membrane deterioration due to the temperature rise, and the possibility of burnout due to the inability to supply water, can be recognized in advance, the solid electrolyte membrane A hydrogen-oxygen supply system capable of effectively protecting the solid electrolyte membrane without loading unnecessary stress can be obtained.

Further, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the first example of the present invention is configured to generate the hydrogen and the oxygen by supplying a current having a predetermined value to the electrolytic cell, and do not supply the current to the electrolytic cell. It is preferable to be comprised so that it may have predetermined time until it reaches the state which supplies the electric current of the said predetermined value.

In this preferred configuration, a predetermined time (for example, a time of about 30 seconds when supplying a current of 0 to 600 A) until the current of the predetermined value is supplied instead of the current of the predetermined value is instantaneously supplied to the electrolytic cell. It is configured to have). Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, since the current is not suddenly loaded on the solid electrolyte membrane, hydrogen / oxygen supply capable of effectively protecting the solid electrolyte membrane without loading the electrical stress on the solid electrolyte membrane. Get the system.

In addition, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the first example of the present invention preferably has a configuration in which supply of current to the electrolytic cell is started after the electrolytic cell is filled with the pure water.

According to this preferred configuration, since the current is supplied after the electrolytic cell is filled with the pure water, it is possible not to load the electrical stress on the solid electrolyte membrane, thereby effectively protecting the solid electrolyte membrane. In other words, if the electrolytic cell is energized in a state in which pure water is not filled, there is a possibility that the temperature rises locally and burns out. According to this preferred configuration, the electrolysis is performed by appropriately controlling the supply state of the pure water and the start of energization. Since the generated heat can be cooled with pure water, this problem can be effectively solved.

The second example of the present invention has an electrolytic cell isolated on the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, and the pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell to generate hydrogen on the cathode side, and oxygen on the anode side, In a hydrogen / oxygen supply system configured to supply at least one of hydrogen and oxygen to a use point, the cathode side may be at a pressure higher than the anode side, or the anode side may be at a pressure higher than the cathode side. It is characterized by being set.

According to this configuration, since the pressure on the cathode side (or the anode side) in the electrolytic cell is set high, the generated gas or the like is transmitted from the anode side to the cathode side (or from the cathode side to the anode side). Can be prevented. That is, the oxygen (or the cathode) generated at the anode side is the hydrogen (or the oxygen generated at the anode side) generated at the cathode side by setting the pressure on the cathode side (or the anode side) high. Incorporation of the hydrogen) generated at the side can be effectively prevented. Therefore, according to this structure, it becomes possible to obtain a high quality generated gas (high purity hydrogen gas or high purity oxygen gas).

Further, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the second example of the present invention includes first pressure detecting means capable of detecting the pressure of the hydrogen supplied through the cathode side of the electrolytic cell, and through the cathode side of the electrolytic cell. A predetermined differential pressure signal can be generated by comparing the second pressure detecting means capable of detecting the pressure of the supplied oxygen with the pressure detecting signal obtained by the first pressure detecting means and the pressure detecting signal obtained by the second pressure detecting means. And a first relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the hydrogen based on the differential pressure signal, and a second relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the oxygen based on the differential pressure signal. It is preferable that the relief mechanism adjusts the anode pressure and the cathode pressure in the electrolytic cell.

According to this preferred configuration, the pressures of the oxygen and the hydrogen supplied through the anode side and the cathode side are always monitored by the first and second pressure detection means, and the differential pressure obtained by the detection means and the differential pressure detection means. The first and second relief mechanisms capable of adjusting respective pressures can be controlled by signals. Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, it is possible to easily set the pressure on the negative electrode side of the solid electrolyte membrane easily and without stress, so as to effectively protect the solid electrolyte membrane to obtain a high quality product gas (high purity hydrogen gas or high purity oxygen gas). It becomes possible.

Moreover, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system which concerns on the 2nd example of this invention is the 1st relief piping part provided in the hydrogen separation tank in which the said 1st relief mechanism stores the said hydrogen, and the said differential pressure provided in the said 1st relief piping part. A second relief pipe part comprising a first relief valve controllable on the basis of a signal, wherein the second relief mechanism is provided in an oxygen separation tank storing oxygen generated in the electrolytic cell, and the second relief pipe part It is preferable that it is comprised by the 2nd relief valve which can be controlled based on the said differential pressure signal provided.

In this preferred configuration, each relief mechanism is formed of the relief pipe portion and the relief valve, and each relief valve is configured to be opened and closed based on the differential pressure signal (adjustable flow path diameter of each relief pipe portion). . Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, it is possible to obtain a hydrogen-oxygen supply system capable of obtaining a high quality generated gas by protecting the solid electrolyte membrane by adjusting the pressure around the solid electrolyte membrane without having a particularly complicated configuration.

In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the second embodiment of the present invention, a pure water circulation pipe portion capable of circulating pure water in the oxygen separation tank and circulating the pure water in the oxygen separation tank without contacting the outside air is separated from the oxygen. Is installed in the tank, it is preferable that the pure water is supplied to the anode side of the electrolytic cell through the pure water circulation pipe.

According to this preferred configuration, since the pure water is normally supplied to the electrolytic cell through the pure water circulation pipe, it is possible to obtain a product gas of stable quality. According to this configuration, even when the system is operated continuously, since the pure water is stably supplied without unnecessary stress on the solid electrolyte membrane, the solid electrolyte membrane can be effectively protected to obtain a stable gas product gas.

Moreover, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on the 2nd example of this invention has the hydrogen gas supply piping part for supplying the said hydrogen, and the hydrogen gas flow volume control means provided in the said hydrogen gas supply piping part, The said hydrogen gas flow volume control means The flow rate detecting means and the rated flow rate control valve are provided, and the hydrogen gas supply is performed by detecting the supply flow rate of the hydrogen by the flow rate detecting means, and adjusting the rated flow rate control valve based on the detection signal from the flow rate detecting means. It is preferable that it is the structure controlled so that the said hydrogen which distribute | circulates in a piping part may be rated flow rate.

According to this preferred configuration, even when a signal is transmitted to the electrolytic cell so that the hydrogen generated in the hydrogen / oxygen supply system is exceeded in an allowable amount on the downstream side of the hydrogen gas supply pipe, and is transmitted according to the demand, the Since the supply amount of the hydrogen is limited to the rated flow rate in the hydrogen gas supply pipe part, excess hydrogen (more than the appropriate amount of generation of the electrolytic cell) does not flow in the hydrogen gas supply pipe part. Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, even if the amount of use of the hydrogen on the downstream side of the hydrogen gas supply pipe portion varies, the hydrogen gas more than the rated flow rate does not flow in the hydrogen gas supply pipe portion. It is possible to effectively prevent and keep the quality of the hydrogen constant.

In addition, although the system for obtaining high purity hydrogen as a production gas is shown here, this invention is not limited to this structure, It is good also as a system for obtaining high purity oxygen gas. Such a system has an oxygen gas supply pipe portion for supplying the oxygen and an oxygen gas flow rate control means installed in the oxygen gas supply pipe portion, and the oxygen gas flow rate control means is composed of a flow rate detection means and a rated flow rate control valve. The oxygen supply flow rate is detected by the flow rate detecting means, and the rated flow rate control valve is adjusted based on the detection signal from the flow rate detecting means so that the oxygen flowing in the oxygen gas supply pipe part becomes the rated flow rate. It may be configured to be controlled.

Further, in the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the second example of the present invention, a pure water tank for supplying the pure water to the electrolytic cell is provided, and the pure water in the pure water tank bubbles with the oxygen generated in the electrolytic cell. It is preferred that the configuration is bubbling.

According to this preferred configuration, by bubbling the pure water with the oxygen, air (particularly nitrogen in the impurities) of the pure water can be effectively removed, so that higher purity hydrogen or oxygen can be obtained.

The third example of the present invention has an electrolytic cell isolated to the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, and the pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell to generate hydrogen at the cathode side, oxygen is generated at the anode side, In the hydrogen-oxygen supply system comprised so that at least one of the said hydrogen and oxygen can be supplied to a use place, the hydrogen gas supply piping part for supplying the said hydrogen and the oxygen gas supply piping part for supplying the said oxygen are provided, Hydrogen gas detection means is provided in the oxygen gas supply pipe portion.

According to such a structure, by providing the said hydrogen gas detection means in the said oxygen gas supply piping part, it becomes possible to detect the mixing amount, the density | concentration, etc. of the said hydrogen in oxygen. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to detect the occurrence of pinholes or the like in the solid electrolyte membrane by monitoring the fluctuation of the hydrogen content (concentration) or the like in the hydrogen gas detecting means, whereby the quality of the generated gas is deteriorated. Things can be prevented. In addition, although the control etc. after detecting hydrogen in the said oxygen by the said hydrogen gas detection means did not show in particular here, you may provide the alarm means etc. which generate an alarm suitably as needed. In addition, although the structure (that is, the structure which monitors the hydrogen concentration in oxygen in order to obtain high purity hydrogen) was demonstrated here mainly when hydrogen is used, this invention is not limited to this structure, When oxygen is mainly used, It is good also as a structure which monitors the oxygen concentration in hydrogen, in order to obtain high purity oxygen based on the same idea as the structure mentioned above.

In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the third example of the present invention, a configuration in which the cathode side is set to a higher pressure than the anode side is preferable.

In this preferred configuration, since the cathode side (hydrogen gas generation side) in the electrolytic cell is configured to have a higher pressure than the anode side (oxygen gas generation side), the pin hole or the like is immediately generated in the solid electrolyte membrane. The hydrogen is mixed from the cathode side to the anode side, and the oxygen mixed with the hydrogen is supplied through the oxygen gas supply pipe. Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, when a pinhole or the like occurs in the solid electrolyte membrane, such breakage (pinhole or the like) can be detected at an early stage, so that the system can be effectively maintained and managed.

Moreover, the structure mentioned above is a case where hydrogen is mainly used, and when oxygen is mainly used, the structure in which the said anode side is set to higher pressure than the said cathode side is preferable. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to effectively monitor the oxygen concentration in hydrogen.

In addition, a third example of the present invention has an electrolytic cell isolated from the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, and the pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell to generate hydrogen at the cathode side and oxygen at the anode side. And a hydrogen / oxygen supply system configured to supply at least one of the hydrogen and oxygen to a use point, wherein the hydrogen cell is configured to be capable of storing the electrolytic cell and the hydrogen using a hydrogen gas conveying pipe section capable of conveying the hydrogen. A separation tank is connected, and configured to supply the hydrogen generated in the electrolytic cell through the hydrogen gas conveying pipe part and the hydrogen separation tank, and to the hydrogen gas conveying pipe part, a hydrogen gas conveying valve and the hydrogen gas conveying part. Bypass piping is formed to bypass the valve, the check valve is installed in the bypass pipe The check valve is characterized in that the check valve is opened to distribute the hydrogen from the electrolytic cell to the hydrogen separation tank when a predetermined pressure is applied to the bypass pipe.

In this configuration, since the check valve is opened only when a pressure equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied, the hydrogen is not circulated from the electrolytic cell to the hydrogen separation tank in the bypass pipe section in which the check valve is installed. That is, when a pressure of a predetermined value or more is applied, the check valve is opened so that the hydrogen flows from the electrolytic cell to the hydrogen separation tank through the bypass pipe. Therefore, according to such a structure, even if a defect arises in the said hydrogen gas conveyance valve and the hydrogen will not be able to distribute | circulate in the said hydrogen gas conveyance piping part, as mentioned above, a pressure more than a predetermined value may be applied to the said bypass piping part. When acting, the hydrogen is returned through the check valve. Therefore, even if a defect occurs in the hydrogen gas return valve, the check valve is opened before the pressure at that time flows back into the electrolytic cell, so that the hydrogen flows through the hydrogen gas return piping section, the bypass piping section, and the check valve. Since it is possible to properly distribute C, the damage of the solid electrolyte membrane constituting the electrolytic cell can be effectively prevented, and further, the proper operating state of the entire system can be effectively maintained.

In addition, a third example of the present invention has an electrolytic cell isolated from the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, and the pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell to generate hydrogen at the cathode side, and oxygen is generated at the anode side. In the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which generate | occur | produces and is comprised so that at least one of the said hydrogen and oxygen can be supplied to a use place, Comprising: It is comprised so that the said electrolysis cell and the said hydrogen can be stored using the hydrogen gas conveyance piping part which can convey the said hydrogen. A hydrogen separation tank is connected, and a pure water return pipe part is connected to the hydrogen separation tank to circulate pure water in the hydrogen separation tank to the electrolytic cell side, and a gas scrubber having a hydrogen discharge pipe part is connected to the pure water return pipe part. ) Is installed.

According to this structure, the hydrogen gas dissolved in the returned pure water under hydrogen pressure can be safely released out of the system by opening the gas scrubber to atmospheric pressure once, and then can be returned to the pure water tank (supplying water tank). Therefore, it becomes possible to prevent the discharge of dissolved hydrogen from the returned pure water in the pure water tank (diffusion water tank) and to prevent mixing of air and hydrogen in the pure water tank (diffusion water tank).

A fourth example of the present invention has an electrolytic cell isolated to the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, and the pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell to generate hydrogen at the cathode side, and oxygen at the anode side, A hydrogen / oxygen supply system configured to supply at least one of hydrogen and oxygen to a use place, comprising: first pressure detecting means for detecting a pressure of the hydrogen supplied through the cathode side of the electrolytic cell; And current value control means for controlling the current supplied to the electrolytic cell based on the pressure detection signal obtained by the one pressure detection means.

According to this configuration, since the appropriate current is supplied from the current value control means to the electrolytic cell (the electrolytic device) based on the pressure detection signal indicating the pressure variation of the hydrogen (so-called variation of the hydrogen usage), the generated It becomes possible not to waste hydrogen and the electric current supplied to the said electrolytic cell (water electrolysis apparatus). That is, since the electrolytic cell is driven only as long as the hydrogen is used, a hydrogen-oxygen supply system capable of achieving high efficiency can be obtained.

The hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the fourth example of the present invention is preferably configured such that rectifier PID control using a rectifier is performed in the current value control means. Here, the rectifier PID control using the rectifier means PID control by transmitting a pressure detection signal, which is the current pressure value of hydrogen generated by the electrolytic cell, to a sequencer or a controller, and transmitting the command value obtained here to a rectifier. It refers to controlling the current based on the value from the rectifier to the electrolytic cell.

Further, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the fourth example of the present invention is an oxygen separation tank for storing the oxygen generated in the electrolytic cell, and a pure water circulation capable of circulating pure water in the oxygen separation tank without contacting the outside air. A pipe part is provided, and a configuration in which the pure water in the oxygen separation tank is supplied from the oxygen separation tank to the anode side of the electrolytic cell through the pure water circulation pipe part is preferably supplied.

According to this preferred configuration, since pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell through the pure water circulation pipe which is a closed circuit, the electrolytic cell and the oxygen separation tank can maintain a relatively high sealing property. That is, a predetermined gas pressure can be obtained without driving the electrolytic cell. Therefore, when there is no change in the pressure of the product gas, it is also possible to stop the supply of current to the electrolytic cell. Therefore, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on this preferable structure can drive the said electrolysis cell in 0 to 100% range, continuing to supply the generated gas etc. of appropriate pressure. Further, according to this preferred configuration, since the pure water is normally supplied to the electrolytic cell through the pure water circulation pipe, it is possible to obtain a product gas of stable quality. According to this configuration, even when the system is continuously operated, since the pure water is stably supplied without unnecessary stress on the solid electrolyte membrane, it is possible to effectively protect the solid electrolyte membrane and obtain a product gas having stable quality.

In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the fourth example of the present invention, preferably, at least one of water quality alarm means, water temperature alarm means, and circulating water alarm means is provided in the pure water circulation pipe portion.

According to this preferred configuration, since at least one of the electrical conductivity, water temperature, and quantity of the pure water supplied to the electrolytic cell is monitored, the pure water having low purity, the pure water having abnormal temperature, or the pure water having abnormal quantity is supplied. It will be possible to sound an alarm before it becomes. Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, since the contamination of the solid electrolyte membrane due to impurities or the like, the membrane deterioration due to the temperature rise, and the possibility of burnout due to the lack of water supply, can be recognized in advance, so that unnecessary stress is applied to the solid electrolyte membrane. A hydrogen / oxygen supply system capable of effectively protecting the solid electrolyte membrane without load can be obtained.

Moreover, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on the 4th example of this invention has the hydrogen gas supply piping part for supplying the said hydrogen, and the hydrogen gas flow volume control means provided in the said hydrogen gas supply piping part, The said hydrogen gas flow volume control means The flow rate detecting means and the rated flow rate control valve are provided, and the hydrogen gas supply is performed by detecting the supply flow rate of the hydrogen by the flow rate detecting means, and adjusting the rated flow rate control valve based on the detection signal from the flow rate detecting means. It is preferable that the configuration controlled such that the hydrogen flowing through the pipe portion does not exceed the rated flow rate.

According to this preferred configuration, even if any signal is transmitted to the electrolytic cell so that the hydrogen generated in the hydrogen / oxygen supply system is exceeded in an allowable amount on the downstream side of the hydrogen gas supply pipe, the signal is transmitted to the demand. Since the supply amount of the hydrogen is limited to the rated flow rate in the gas supply pipe part, excess hydrogen (more than the proper amount of generation of the electrolytic cell) does not flow in the hydrogen gas supply pipe part. Therefore, even if the usage amount of the hydrogen on the downstream side of the hydrogen gas supply pipe portion varies, the hydrogen gas more than the rated flow rate does not flow in the hydrogen gas supply piping portion, thereby preventing excessive operation of the electrolytic cell and preventing the electrolysis cell. Damage to (particularly solid electrolyte membranes) can be effectively prevented. Further, even if the amount of hydrogen used varies, the hydrogen above the rated flow rate does not flow in the hydrogen gas supply pipe, so that the quality of the hydrogen supplied can be kept constant. In addition, although the system for obtaining high purity hydrogen as product gas is shown here, this invention is not limited to this structure, It is good also as a system for obtaining high purity oxygen gas. Such a system has an oxygen gas supply pipe section for supplying the oxygen, an oxygen gas flow rate control means installed in the oxygen gas supply pipe part, and the oxygen gas flow rate control means includes a flow rate detection means and a rated flow rate control valve. And the oxygen flow rate flowing through the oxygen gas supply pipe part by detecting the supply flow rate of the oxygen by the flow rate detecting means and adjusting the rated flow rate control valve based on the detection signal from the flow rate detecting means. It may be configured to be controlled not to exceed.

Further, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the fourth example of the present invention is provided with a hydrogen separation tank for storing the hydrogen generated in the electrolytic cell and a pure water return pipe section for returning pure water in the hydrogen separation tank to the electrolytic cell side. It is preferable that the gas scrubber having a hydrogen discharge piping is arranged in the pure water return piping.

In the system according to the fourth example of the present invention, the electrolytic cell and the hydrogen separation tank are connected to the hydrogen gas conveying piping portion, and the hydrogen separation tank and the pure water tank are connected to the pure water return piping portion, thereby providing pure water in the hydrogen separation tank. Is configured to return to the electrolytic cell side. That is, the said pure water tank, the said electrolysis tank, and the said hydrogen separation tank are comprised by the closed circuit by the said pure water supply piping part, the said hydrogen gas conveyance piping part, and the said pure water return piping part. In addition, hydrogen is dissolved in the pure water conveyed from the hydrogen separation tank to the pure water return pipe part. If the circulation in the closed circuit is repeated continuously, the dissolved rate continues to increase, which is undesirable in the system configuration. That is, the pure water discharged from the hydrogen separation tank contains dissolved hydrogen under the pressure of hydrogen generation, and when these are returned to the pure water tank as it is, the pressure is opened to atmospheric pressure, so the dissolved hydrogen of the differential pressure is gasified and released under reduced pressure. do. Then, hydrogen and air are mixed in the said pure water tank, and hydrogen concentration may rise gradually, and various defects may arise. Therefore, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on the 4th example of this invention is comprised so that the said gas scrubber may be arrange | positioned in the predetermined position of the said pure water return piping part, and the said defect shall be eliminated.

In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the fourth example of the present invention, a configuration in which the cathode side is set to a higher pressure than the anode side is preferable.

According to this preferred configuration, since the pressure at the cathode side in the electrolytic cell is set high, it is possible to prevent the production gas or the like from permeating from the anode side to the cathode side. That is, according to the present invention, by setting the pressure at the cathode side high, it is possible to effectively prevent the oxygen generated at the anode side from being mixed with the hydrogen generated at the cathode side. Therefore, according to this invention, it becomes possible to obtain a high quality product gas. In addition, although the system for obtaining high purity hydrogen gas as a production gas is shown here, this invention is not limited to this structure, It is good also as a system for obtaining high purity oxygen gas, In order to comprise such a system, the said anode side is It is preferable to set it to a pressure higher than the said cathode side. Moreover, according to this preferable structure, it becomes possible to take out the high purity product gas efficiently by raising the pressure of the gas mainly used.

The hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the fourth example of the present invention is configured to supply a current having a predetermined value to the electrolytic cell to generate the hydrogen and the oxygen, and to supply the current to the electrolytic cell. It is preferable to be comprised so that it may have predetermined time until it reaches the state which supplies the electric current of the said predetermined value.

In this preferred configuration, a predetermined time (for example, a time of about 30 seconds when supplying a current of 0 to 600 A) is supplied to the electrolytic cell not to supply the current of the predetermined value instantaneously but to the current of the predetermined value. It is configured to have). Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, since the current is not suddenly loaded on the solid electrolyte membrane, it is possible to effectively protect the solid electrolyte membrane without loading electrical stress on the solid electrolyte membrane, thereby providing a hydrogen-oxygen supply system. Long life can be achieved.

In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the fourth example of the present invention, it is preferable that the supply of the current to the electrolytic cell is started after the electrolytic cell is filled with pure water.

According to this preferred configuration, since the current is supplied after the electrolytic cell is filled with the pure water, it is possible not to load the electrical stress on the solid electrolyte membrane, thereby effectively protecting the solid electrolyte membrane. In other words, if the electrolytic cell is energized in a state in which pure water is not filled, there is a possibility that the temperature rises locally and burnout occurs, but according to this preferred configuration, the electrolysis is performed by appropriately controlling the supply state of pure water and the start of energization. Since the heat generated by pure water can be cooled, this problem can be effectively solved and the life of the system can be extended.

Further, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the fourth example of the present invention includes the first pressure detecting means for detecting the pressure of the hydrogen supplied through the cathode side of the electrolytic cell, and the anode side of the electrolytic cell. The second pressure detection means for detecting the pressure of the oxygen supplied through the pressure detection signal obtained by the first pressure detection means and the pressure detection signal obtained by the second pressure detection means are compared to generate a predetermined differential pressure signal. And a first relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the hydrogen based on the differential pressure signal, and a second relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the oxygen based on the differential pressure signal. The configuration in which the cathode pressure and the anode pressure in the electrolytic cell are adjusted by a two relief mechanism is preferable.

According to this preferred configuration, the pressures of the oxygen and the hydrogen supplied through the anode side and the cathode side are always monitored by the first and second pressure detection means, and the detection means and the differential pressure detection means are obtained. Since the said 1st and 2nd relief mechanism which can adjust each pressure by a differential pressure signal can be controlled, the pressure of the circumference | surroundings (anode side and cathode side) of the said solid electrolyte membrane can be maintained within a predetermined range. Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, unnecessary stresses (pressure, etc.) are not loaded on the solid electrolyte membrane, so that the solid electrolyte membrane can be effectively protected and the life of the hydrogen-oxygen supply system can be extended.

Moreover, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on the 4th example of this invention is the said 1st relief piping part provided in the hydrogen separation tank in which the said 1st relief mechanism stores the said hydrogen, and the said, provided in the said 1st relief piping part. A first relief valve controllable on the basis of the differential pressure signal, wherein the second relief mechanism is provided with a second relief pipe portion provided in an oxygen separation tank storing oxygen; and the differential pressure signal provided in the second relief pipe portion It is preferable that it is comprised with the 2nd relief valve controllable on the basis.

In this preferred configuration, each relief mechanism is formed of the relief pipe portion and the relief valve, and each relief valve is configured to be opened and closed based on the differential pressure signal (adjustable flow path diameter of each relief pipe portion). . Therefore, according to this preferred configuration, a hydrogen-oxygen supply system capable of protecting the solid electrolyte membrane by adjusting the pressure around the solid electrolyte membrane without having a particularly complicated configuration can be obtained.

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1 is a schematic system diagram of a hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing an example of an electrolytic cell constituting an electrolytic device constituting the hydrogen / oxygen supply system shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 (a) is a plan view of the electrolytic cell, and FIG. 2 (b) is FIG. It is a side view seen from the arrow direction along the line I-I which made a part of (a) the cross section.

It is sectional drawing which shows the principal part among the II-II cross section of FIG.2 (a).

It is sectional drawing which shows the principal part among the cross sections of the III-III line | wire of (a).

5 is an exploded perspective view of the electrode plate unit constituting the electrolytic cell according to the present embodiment.

6 is a flowchart when operating the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment.

7 is a flowchart showing an example of pure water supply control according to the present embodiment.

8 is a flowchart showing an example of the current value control according to the present embodiment.

9 is a diagram showing a part of a schematic system diagram of a hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged view showing another configuration around the hydrogen gas detecting unit constituting the hydrogen / oxygen supply system of FIG. 1.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

1 shows a schematic system diagram of a hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment includes a pure water tank 3 and a water electrolytic device 1 for supplying pure water to the water electrolytic device 1 mainly on the water electrolytic device 1 composed of electrolytic cells. And a hydrogen separation tank 4 for storing and supplying generated hydrogen. It will be described in more detail below.

The hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment is a pure water tank (3) through a pure water supply pipe section (5) for supplying pure water to an oxygen separation tank (electrolytic tank) (2) equipped with a water electrolytic device (1). Is connected. In addition, in the pure water supply pipe part 5, a replenishment water pump 6 is provided for replenishing (supplying) the pure water stored in the pure water tank 3 to the electrolytic tank 2.

The pure water tank 3 is provided with a pure water tank level gauge 3L which detects the pure water storage in the pure water tank 3, and the detection signal obtained by this pure water tank level gauge 3L supplies pure water to the pure water tank 3. Is transmitted to the pure water supply valve 3A of the pure water supply installed therein. The amount of pure water stored in the pure water tank 3 is appropriately controlled by adjusting the pure water supply valve 3A based on the detection signal of the pure water tank level gauge 3L.

In the electrolytic tank 2, an electrolytic tank water level meter 2L for detecting the pure water storage amount in the electrolytic tank 2 is provided, and the detection signal obtained by this electrolytic tank water level meter 2L is transmitted to the replenishment water pump. The amount of pure water stored in the electrolytic tank 2 is controlled by appropriately adjusting the driving state of the feedwater pump 6 based on the detection signal of the electrolytic tank water gauge 2L.

In addition, a pure water circulation pipe 7 is provided in the electrolytic tank 2 to circulate and reuse the pure water in the electrolytic tank 2. After removing out of the electrolytic tank 2, piping is configured so that it can be supplied to the pure water supply hole (described later) of the electrolytic device 1 (electrolytic cell constituting the same). The pure water circulation pipe 7 includes a circulating water pump 8 for circulating pure water, a heat exchanger 9 for exchanging pure water (for reducing the temperature of pure water), and a poly for increasing the purity of pure water. A polisher 10 and a filter 11 for filtering pure water or the like are provided. As the polisher 10, for example, a non-regenerated polisher made of ion exchange resin or the like is used.                 

In addition, the pure water circulation pipe 7 monitors the water quality (electric conductivity) of the pure water in the pure water circulation pipe 7, if necessary (eg, exceeding a predetermined electrical conductivity (for example, 0.2 kPa / cm)). ) Monitors the temperature of the pure water in the water quality alarm means 12 and the pure water circulating pipe section 7 when an alarm is generated (if the temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature range (for example, 40 to 45 ° C)). A ringing water temperature alarm means 13 is provided.

In addition, since the pure water circulating through the pure water circulation pipe 7 is pure water dissolved in oxygen gas, dissolved oxygen may be discharged from the pure water into the pure water circulation pipe 7. When the oxygen gas is discharged in this way, oxygen gas accumulates in the circulation water pump 8, the polisher 10, or the filter 11 installed in the pure water circulation pipe 7, and the oxygen gas is added to the circulation of pure water. It may cause a defect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the gas outlet is provided in at least one of the circulating water pump 8, the polisher 10, and the filter 11.

The hydrogen gas produced by the electrolytic device 1 in the electrolytic tank 2 is sent to the hydrogen separation tank 4 through the hydrogen gas return pipe 14 with some pure water. The hydrogen gas conveying pipe 14 is provided with a hydrogen gas conveying valve 18 and a bypass piping 19 is provided to bypass the hydrogen gas conveying valve 18 on the hydrogen gas conveying piping 14. have. And the check valve 20 is provided in this bypass piping part 19. As shown in FIG.

The hydrogen separation tank 4 is provided with a hydrogen separation tank water level meter 4L which detects the pure water storage in the hydrogen separation tank 4, and the detection signal obtained by this hydrogen separation tank water level meter 4L is a hydrogen separation tank 4. Is sent to the pure water discharge valve 4A of the pure water return piping section 15 provided for returning pure water from the pure water tank 3 (to discharge and reuse pure water). Then, when it is determined that 4% or more of pure water is stored in the hydrogen separation tank 4 with the hydrogen separation tank water level meter 4L, the pure water discharge valve 4A is appropriately adjusted based on the detection signal of the hydrogen separation tank water level 4L. Pure water storage in the hydrogen separation tank 4 is controlled.

In addition, the pure water circulating in the pure water return pipe 15 is slightly dissolved in hydrogen. Therefore, in this embodiment, the gas scrubber 16 is arrange | positioned at the pure water return piping part 15, and the hydrogen discharge piping part 17 is connected to this gas scrubber 16. As shown in FIG. Therefore, in this embodiment, hydrogen dissolved in the pure water discharged from the hydrogen separation tank 4 is appropriately removed.

Hydrogen gas stored in the hydrogen separation tank 4 is conveyed and supplied through the hydrogen gas supply piping part 21 to the use place (not shown) of hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas supply pipe portion 21 maintains the hydrogen gas supply valve 22 for adjusting the supply amount of hydrogen gas, the hydrogen gas dehumidifying means 23 for dehumidifying the hydrogen gas, and the flow rate of the hydrogen gas at the rated flow rate. Hydrogen gas flow rate control means 24 is provided. The hydrogen gas flow rate control means 24 includes a flow rate detection means 24A for detecting the flow rate of the hydrogen gas flowing through the hydrogen gas supply pipe 21 through the hydrogen gas supply valve 22 and the flow rate detection means ( It consists of the rated flow control valve 24B which can be controlled based on the detection signal obtained by 24A).

Here, the hydrogen gas dehumidification means 23 is composed of, for example, a hollow fiber membrane. The hydrogen gas dehumidifying means 23 dehumidifies the hydrogen gas by distributing the hydrogen gas into the hollow fiber membrane to distribute dry air to the outside of the hollow fiber membrane. In addition, although not particularly shown in FIG. 1, when the hydrogen gas of higher purity (for example, 7N (99.99999) or more) is to be obtained, the zeolite, instead of the hydrogen gas dehumidification means 23, or the downstream side of the hydrogen gas dehumidification means 23, It is preferable to provide a refiner composed of morecular sieves such as activated alumina. In this embodiment, since the hydrogen gas is dehumidified by the hydrogen gas dehumidifying means 23 (or purifier) using a hollow fiber membrane or the like, there is no need to use a palladium purifier or the like required in the prior art.

In addition, the hydrogen gas supply valve 22 is controlled based on the pressure of the hydrogen separation tank 4, as will be described later. For this reason, the 1st pressure detection means 25 is provided in the hydrogen separation tank 4.

In addition, the hydrogen separation tank 4 is provided with a first relief pipe portion 27 having a first relief valve 26. The first relief valve 26 is configured to be controlled based on the pressure of the electrolytic tank 2 and the pressure of the hydrogen separation tank 4 as described later.

In addition, the oxygen gas generated by the electrolytic device 1 in the electrolytic tank 2 is stored in the upper part of the electrolytic tank 2, and the oxygen gas is used at the point of use (not shown) through the oxygen gas supply pipe 31. It is returned and supplied. The oxygen gas supply pipe 31 is provided with an oxygen gas supply valve 32 for adjusting an oxygen gas supply amount, an oxygen gas dehumidifying means 33 for dehumidifying the oxygen gas, and an oxygen gas supply pipe 31. Hydrogen gas detection means 34 for detecting the hydrogen concentration in the oxygen gas circulated is provided.

In addition, since the detection of the hydrogen concentration by this hydrogen gas detection means 34 can be performed using a small amount of sample (extraction), the vicinity of the hydrogen gas detection means 34 is, for example, shown in FIG. You may comprise together. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the branch piping part 31A which branches from the oxygen gas supply piping part 31 at the downstream side of the oxygen gas supply valve 32 is provided, and it flows backward from the branch point with this branch piping part 31A. The control valve 38 may be provided in the oxygen gas supply piping 31 on the side, and the oxygen gas dehumidifying means 33 and the hydrogen gas detecting means 34 may be provided in the branch piping 31A.

Here, the oxygen gas supply valve 32 is controlled based on the pressure of the electrolytic tank 2 and the pressure of the hydrogen separation tank 4 as described later. In addition, this oxygen gas supply valve 32 may be controlled based only on the pressure (oxygen gas pressure) of the electrolytic tank 2 as needed. For this reason, the second pressure detecting means 35 is provided in the electrolytic tank 2. In addition, the oxygen gas dehumidification means 33 is comprised with a hollow fiber membrane etc., for example. The oxygen gas dehumidifying means 33 distributes oxygen gas to the inside of the hollow fiber membrane and dehumidifies the oxygen gas by flowing dry air to the outside of the hollow fiber membrane.

Moreover, the 2nd relief piping part 37 which has the 2nd relief valve 36 is provided in the electrolytic tank 2. And this 2nd relief valve 36 is comprised so that it may control based on the pressure of the electrolysis tank 2, and the pressure of the hydrogen separation tank 4, as mentioned later.

In this embodiment, the detection value of the first pressure detection means 25 and the detection value of the second pressure detection means 35 can be compared to transmit a predetermined signal to various valves 26 and 36. A differential pressure detecting means 45 is provided. In this embodiment, a current value control means 28 is provided for receiving a pressure detection signal from the first pressure detection means 25 and supplying an appropriate current to the electrolytic device 1. The signal obtained by the differential pressure detecting means 45 is also used when controlling the valves 22 and 32 as necessary.

As mentioned above, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example is comprised by the electrolytic apparatus 1 which can generate | occur | produce hydrogen and oxygen by supplying pure water and predetermined electric current. It consists of an electrolysis cell.

Next, the structure of this electrolytic cell is demonstrated based on drawing.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of one example of an electrolytic cell constituting the electrolytic device constituting the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to FIG. 1, FIG. 2 (a) shows a plan view of the electrolytic cell, and FIG. 2 (b) ) Shows a side view as seen in the direction of the arrow along the line I-I with a part of Fig. 2A as a cross section. 3 is sectional drawing which shows the principal part among the cross sections of the II-II line | wire of (a). 4 is sectional drawing which shows the principal part among the cross sections of the III-III line | wire of (a). 5 is an exploded perspective view of the electrode plate unit constituting the electrolytic cell according to the present embodiment. In this embodiment, the electrolytic cell is constituted by the electrode plate unit and solid electrolyte membrane shown in FIG.

2 to 4 are constructed by stacking a plurality of solid electrolyte membranes 102 and electrode plate units 103 provided with electrode catalyst layers (anode side and cathode side catalyst layers) on both sides of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane. It is. That is, the solid electrolyte membrane 102 and the electrode plate unit 103 are laminated by a predetermined number so that the solid electrolyte membrane 102 is sandwiched between the electrode plate units 103. Then, the electrolytic cell 1 is constituted by the solid electrolyte membrane 102 and the electrode plate unit 103 being sandwiched between end plates 122 provided on both end sides thereof and fixed with the fixing bolts 123.

In addition, a nut 124 is attached to the electrolytic cell 1 according to the present embodiment through a plurality of disc springs 125 to the fixing bolt 123. When the electrolytic cell is assembled, the solid electrolyte membrane 102, the electrode plate unit 103, and the like are stacked and fastened with a fixing bolt 123 in a state of being fixed with a press.

The electrode plate unit 103 is configured by disposing a porous feeder 105, a spacer 106, a seal member 107, and the like on both sides of the titanium plate electrode plate 104. In addition, as described later, the spacer 106 or the like is supplied with an oxygen hole 113 used to extract generated oxygen gas, a hydrogen hole 114 used to extract generated hydrogen gas, and pure water used for electrolysis. The pure water holes 115 and 116 used for the purpose are formed.

Next, the structure of the electrode plate 104 and its surroundings will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5.

The electrode plate 104 is formed of a plate portion 104a, which is an inner portion thereof, and a circumferential edge portion 104b or the like provided on an outer circumferential portion of the plate portion 104a. Further, an outer protruding stem 112a and an inner protruding stem 112b are formed between the plate portion 104a and the peripheral edge portion 104b. That is, the groove 111 for the seal member 107 is formed bent along the inner edge of the circumferential edge portion 104b. The outer side and the inner side of the groove 111 are bent so as to become the protruding stems 112a and 112b along the groove 111.

In addition, the electrode plate 104 can be obtained by molding a titanium plate by a mold press. In addition, a predetermined portion of the electrode plate 104 that is in contact with (and may be in contact with) when the electrode plate units 103 are stacked is coated for electrical insulation. For example, the bottom of the groove 111 for the seal member is coated with Teflon (polytetrafluoroetylene).

On both sides of the electrode plate 104, porous feeders 105A and 105C are disposed in the center portion thereof, respectively, and spacers 106 are disposed on both sides of the porous feeder 105, respectively. The spacer 106 has a lower side spacer 106c, 106d formed larger than the upper side spacers 106a, 106b due to the presence of the inner protruding stem 112b.

The annular spacer 106e is fitted to the rear (lower side) dead space of the inner protruding stem 112b. In the electrode plate 104 and the spacer 106, fluid passage holes (oxygen holes 113, hydrogen holes 114, pure water holes 115, 116) are drilled at corresponding positions. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, the holes 113 for oxygen are formed at predetermined positions of the left spacers 106a and 106c of the electrode plate 104 and the corresponding electrode plate 104. And holes 114 for hydrogen, and holes 115 and 116 for pure water that are drilled at predetermined positions of the right spacers 106b and 106d and the corresponding electrode plates 104.

3, 4 and 5, the upper surface side space of the electrode plate 104 becomes the hydrogen generating chamber C, and the lower surface side space becomes the oxygen generating chamber A. In FIG. Then, the seal member 107 for sealing the hydrogen generating chamber C and the oxygen generating chamber A from the outside is fitted into the groove 111 formed by bending in the electrode plate 104.                 

3, 4, and 5, an O-ring groove 117 is formed around the oxygen hole 113 on the lower surface of the upper left spacer 106a of the electrode plate 104, and the hydrogen hole ( A hydrogen groove 118 is formed from 114 to the edge facing the porous feeder. The O-ring groove 117 is formed around the oxygen hole 113 on the upper surface of the spacer 106a.

In addition, an O-ring groove 117 is formed around the hydrogen hole 114 on the upper surface of the left spacer 106c on the lower surface of the electrode plate 104, and faces the porous feeder 105 from the oxygen hole 113. An oxygen groove 119 is formed to the edge. The O-ring groove 117 is formed around the hydrogen hole 114 on the lower surface of the spacer 106c.

Further, an O-ring groove 117 is formed around the pure water holes 115 and 116 together with the upper and lower surfaces of the upper right spacer 106b of the electrode plate 104. Further, the pure water grooves 120 are formed from the pure water holes 115 and 116 on the lower surface of the lower surface of the electrode plate 104 to the edge facing the porous feeder 105. In addition, the O-ring 121 is fitted into each O-ring groove 117.

The pure water groove 120 formed in the lower right spacer 106d is formed in a different form from the hydrogen groove 118 and the oxygen groove 119 formed in the other spacers 106a and 106c. That is, the hydrogen groove 118 and the oxygen groove 119 are each formed from the hydrogen hole 114 and the oxygen hole 113 as one independent groove.

However, the pure water groove 120 is opposed to the porous feed body 105 from the wide water recesses 120a communicating from the two pure water holes 115 and 116 to these holes. It consists of the small groove | channel 120b formed in multiple numbers to the edge. The concave portion 120a and the small groove 120b of the pure water groove 120 are formed in a substantially fan shape. This is designed so that the pure water, which is to be decomposed, extends as uniformly as possible to the porous feeder 105.

In the present embodiment, the spacers 106 are made of metal such as titanium for the purpose of improving the strength, and therefore, the spacers 106a and 106b are formed between the spacers 106 and the electrode plate 104. ), 106c, and 106d are provided with insulating sheets 109a, 109b, 109c, and 109d. In this insulating sheet 109, fluid passage holes (oxygen holes 113, hydrogen holes 114, pure water holes 115, 116) are drilled at predetermined positions (corresponding positions), respectively. . In addition, the hydrogen gas conveyance piping part 14 shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the hole 114 for hydrogen.

In addition, the electrolytic cell 1 according to the present embodiment has a seam at the periphery edge portion 104b (the outer periphery of the plate portion 104a and the outer periphery of the outer protruding stem 112a) which is a part of the electrode plate 104. (shim) 110 is configured to excrete.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system is formed of the water electrolytic device (electrolyte cell) 1 composed of the electrolytic cells shown in FIGS. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, in the electrolytic apparatus 1 installed in the electrolytic tank 2, the pure water in the electrolytic tank 2 opens the pure water groove 120 from the two pure water holes 115 and 116. Pure water is supplied to the porous feeder 105 on the lower surface side of the electrode plate 104 serving as the oxygen generating chamber A through the pump. Pure water is prevented from flowing into the hydrogen generating chamber C by the O-ring 121.                 

 Oxygen gas generated in the oxygen generation chamber (A) is discharged from the oxygen groove (119) into the electrolytic tank (2) through the oxygen hole (113), the oxygen gas supply pipe portion 31 from the electrolytic tank (2) It is supplied to the place where oxygen gas is used, etc.). Oxygen gas is prevented from flowing into the hydrogen generating chamber C by the O-ring 121 in the water electrolytic apparatus 1.

In addition, the hydrogen gas generated in the hydrogen generating chamber C is conveyed to the hydrogen separation tank 4 through the hydrogen groove 118, the hydrogen hole 114, and the hydrogen gas conveyance piping 14. Hydrogen gas is prevented from flowing into the oxygen generating chamber A by the O-ring 121.

Naturally, the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas generated in the electrolytic apparatus according to the present embodiment are prevented from leaking out between the electrode plate units 103 by the seal member 107.

The hydrogen-oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment is constituted as shown in Figs. 1 to 5 described above, and in such a system, pure water supply, current value, and the like are appropriately controlled.

6 shows a flowchart when operating the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the control method will be described in detail using necessary drawings such as FIG. 6.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment, first, pure water is supplied to the electrolytic tank 2 in step 601. Specifically, pure water is supplied from the pure water tank 3 to the electrolytic tank 2 by driving the replenishment water pump 6.

Next, in step 602, the storage amount (water level) of the pure water in the electrolytic tank 2 is detected by the electrolytic tank water gauge 2L.

Next, in step 603, it is determined whether or not the water level in the electrolytic tank 2 is a predetermined amount based on the water level detection signal in step 602. When the water level reaches a predetermined amount here (when it is determined as "Yes" in step 603), the process of step 604 is performed next. When the water level does not reach a predetermined amount (when it is determined as "No" in step 603), the process after step 602 is performed again in the state which driven the replenishment water pump 6 again.

Next, in step 604, the water supply from the pure water tank 3 to the electrolytic tank 2 is stopped based on the judgment in step 603. That is, the replenishment water pump 6 is stopped.

Next, in step 605, the amount of circulation water supplied to the electrolytic cell 1 is detected. That is, in this step 605, since pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell 1 by driving the circulating water pump 8 before energizing the electrolytic cell 1, the amount of circulating water is detected.

Next, in step 606, it is determined whether a predetermined amount is supplied to the electrolytic cell 1 on the basis of the circulating water detection signal in step 605. When the circulation water amount reaches a predetermined amount here (when it is determined as "Yes" in step 606), the process of step 607 is performed next. If the amount of circulation water does not reach the predetermined amount (when it is determined as "No" in step 606), the process after step 605 is performed again without proceeding to step 607 (that is, the circulation water pump 8). Driving, detection of the circulation water, etc. is continued).

Next, in step 607, energization of the electrolytic device 1 is started. That is, in the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment, the supply of current to the electrolytic device 1 is only started after a predetermined amount of pure water is circulated in the electrolytic device (electrolyte cell) 1. . Starting the energization after confirming the flow rate of the circulating water in this way may cause the solid electrolyte membrane 102 constituting the electrolytic device 1 to be damaged if it is energized in a state where the pure water is not sufficiently supplied to the electrolytic device 1. Because. That is, in this embodiment, after the circulation amount of pure water is confirmed in order to protect the solid electrolyte membrane 102, it is energized by the electrolytic apparatus 1.

In addition, the current to the electrolytic device 1 is required to be supplied for a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) until the current value is increased from 0% (0A) to 100% (for example, 600A). . Since the current is gradually loaded into the solid electrolyte membrane 102 by supplying the electric current in this manner, the solid electrolyte membrane 102 can be protected. That is, if the current supplied to the electrolytic device 1 fluctuates rapidly (ON / OFF in an extreme case), there is a possibility of overshooting and excessive current being applied to the electrolytic cell to damage the solid electrolyte membrane. According to the current supply means (step current supply means) according to the present embodiment, this problem can be effectively solved.

Next, in step 608, the continuous hydrogen-oxygen supply process by the hydrogen-oxygen supply system shown in FIG. 1 is performed. Specifically, appropriate pure water supply and current value are controlled. These controls will be described later in detail.

Next, in step 609, it is determined whether the hydrogen / oxygen supply process is to be finished. If it is determined here that the hydrogen / oxygen supply step is finished (when it is determined as "Yes" in step 609), then the process of step 610 is performed. If it is determined that the hydrogen / oxygen supplying step is not finished (when it is determined as "No" in step 609), the process after step 608 is performed again.

Next, in step 610, the electricity supply to the electrolytic device 1 is terminated based on the determination of the end of the hydrogen / oxygen supply process in step 609. In addition, although it is not specifically shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6, in step 610, electricity supply is complete | finished in the state in which the electrolytic device 1 was fully filled with pure water. Specifically, the circulation water pump 8 is stopped after a few seconds (about 3 seconds) after the power supply to the electrolytic device 1 is stopped. This is also to avoid unnecessary load on the solid electrolyte membrane 102.

As mentioned above, operation of the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example is controlled based on the process from step 601 to step 610 of FIG. However, since the description of the hydrogen-oxygen supply process is insufficient in the flowchart of FIG. 6 mentioned above, the hydrogen-oxygen supply process performed in step 608 is demonstrated concretely.

In the hydrogen-oxygen supply process performed at step 608, the pure water supply control to the electrolysis tank 2, the electric current value control to the electrolytic apparatus 1, etc. are mentioned, for example. It will be described in detail below.

7 is a flowchart showing an example of pure water supply control according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, first, the pure water storage amount in the electrolytic tank 2 is detected in step 701. Here, the pure water storage amount (water level) in the electrolytic tank 2 is detected by the electrolytic tank water gauge 2L.                 

Next, in step 702, it is determined whether or not the water level in the electrolytic tank 2 is equal to or less than a predetermined value based on the water level detection signal in step 701. If it is determined here that the water level is equal to or less than the predetermined value (when it is determined as "Yes" in step 702), then the process of step 703 is performed. When the water level is not equal to or lower than the predetermined value (when it is determined as "No" in step 702), the process after step 701 is performed again.

Next, in step 703, the drive of the replenishment water pump 6 is started based on the determination in step 702. In FIG. That is, the replenishment water pump 6 is driven to replenish the pure water from the pure water tank 3 to the electrolytic tank 2 through the pure water supply pipe.

Next, in step 704, the pure water storage amount in the electrolytic tank 2 is detected. Here, the pure water storage amount (water level) in the electrolytic tank 2 is detected by the electrolytic tank water level meter 2L similarly to step 701.

Next, in step 705, it is determined whether the water level in the electrolytic tank 2 is within a predetermined range based on the water level detection signal in step 704. If it is determined here that the water level is within a predetermined range (when it is determined as "Yes" in step 705), then the process of step 706 is performed. When it is determined that the water level is not within the predetermined range (when it is determined as "No" in step 705), the process after step 704 is performed again in the state which made the replenishment water pump 6 drive.

Next, in step 706, the water supply from the pure water tank 3 to the electrolytic tank 2 is stopped based on the judgment in step 705. That is, the replenishment water pump 6 is stopped. After step 706, the process after step 701 is performed again.                 

In step 701, the process of step 706 is basic pure water supply (supply) control of the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment.

In addition, although not specifically shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the pure water in the electrolytic tank 2 is circulated through the pure water circulation pipe 7 provided as a closed circuit in the electrolytic tank 2 to the electrolytic device 1. It is configured to be supplied.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the pure water in the electrolytic tank 2 is circulated by the circulating water pump 8 provided in the pure water circulating pipe part 7, and the heat exchanger 9 provided in the pure water circulating pipe part 7, Pure water is supplied to the pure water holes 115 and 116 of the electrolytic apparatus 1 through the polisher 10 and the filter 11. The pure water circulation pipe 7 is also provided with a water quality warning means 12, a water temperature warning means 13, and a circulating water warning means.

In this embodiment, since pure water is supplied to the electrolytic device 1 through the pure water circulation pipe 7, which is a closed circuit in which various elements are provided, pure water having an appropriate property can be supplied.

That is, since the heat exchanger 9 is provided, it becomes possible to heat-exchange the pure water whose temperature has risen by the heat generation of the electrolytic device 1, and can drive the electrolytic device 1 efficiently. Moreover, by providing the polisher 10, pure water can be supplied to the electrolytic apparatus 1 in the state which raised the purity of pure water. In addition, by providing the filter 11, impurities contained in the pure water can be removed to supply pure water to the electrolytic device 1.

In addition, in this embodiment, since the water quality warning means 12 and the water temperature warning means 13 are provided, even if any defect occurs in the heat exchanger 9, the polisher 10, and the filter 11 described above. It is possible to detect defects in heat exchanger 9, polisher 10 or filter 11 before it is detected and supplied with inappropriate (low purity or high impurity) pure water. It can be exchanged easily as needed. Further, in this embodiment, since the circulating water alarm means is provided, the purified water is less than the throughput (predetermined throughput) to prevent the electrolytic cell from being damaged. That is, if the quantity supplied to the electrolytic cell is insufficient, water may flow unevenly within the electrolytic cell, which may cause damage to the solid electrolyte membrane due to local heat generation. Knowing in advance can effectively solve this problem.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, pure water having an appropriate property can be continuously supplied to the electrolytic device 1.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as described above, since the gas outlet is provided at an appropriate location of the pure water circulation pipe 7, it is necessary to prevent the oxygen gas in the pure water circulation pipe 7 from causing defects in the circulation of pure water. Accordingly, the gas can be properly discharged.

Thus, in the present embodiment, since the pure water having the proper properties is supplied to the electrolytic apparatus 1 by controlling the water quality and temperature of the pure water, the life of the solid electrolyte membrane 102 can be extended and the electrolytic The electrolytic efficiency of the apparatus 1 can also be improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to reuse through the pure water pure water return pipe 15 (and the pure water tank 3, etc.) separated from the hydrogen gas in the hydrogen separation tank 4 (supplied to the electrolytic device 1). Is possible).

In addition, in the present embodiment, as described above, the pure water tank 3 and the electrolytic tank 2 are connected to the pure water supply piping 5, and the electrolytic device 1 and the hydrogen separation tank 4 in the electrolytic tank 2 are connected. ) Is connected to the hydrogen gas conveyance piping 14, and the hydrogen separation tank 4 and the pure water tank 3 are connected to the pure water return piping 15. That is, the pure water tank 3, the electrolytic tank 2, and the hydrogen separation tank 4 are constituted by a closed circuit by the pure water supply piping 5, the hydrogen gas return piping 14, and the pure water return piping 15. It is. Hydrogen is dissolved in the pure water conveyed from the hydrogen separation tank 4 to the pure water return pipe section 15. If the circulation in the closed circuit is repeated continuously, the dissolution rate continues to increase, which is undesirable in the system configuration. That is, the pure water discharged from the hydrogen separation tank 4 contains dissolved hydrogen under the pressure of hydrogen generation, and when it is returned to the pure water tank (supply water tank) 3 as it is, the pressure is opened to atmospheric pressure, The dissolved hydrogen in the differential pressure is thus gasified and released. In such a case, hydrogen and air are mixed in the pure water tank 3, and the hydrogen concentration gradually increases, and various defects may occur.

Therefore, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example is comprised so that the above-mentioned fault may be eliminated by arrange | positioning the gas scrubber 16 in the predetermined position of this pure water return piping part 15. FIG.

Next, current value control for the electrolytic device 1 will be described.

8 is a flowchart showing an example of the current value control according to the present embodiment.                 

As shown in Fig. 8, in the present embodiment, first, in step 801, the pressure of the hydrogen gas is detected by the first pressure detecting means 25 provided in the hydrogen separation tank 4. Here, the pressure of the hydrogen gas in the hydrogen separation tank 4 is the amount of hydrogen gas generated (the amount of hydrogen gas generated by the water electrolytic apparatus 1 and returned to the hydrogen separation tank 4 through the hydrogen gas return pipe 14) and It is fluctuate | varied by the balance of hydrogen gas supply amount (amount of hydrogen gas supplied from the hydrogen separation tank 4 to the hydrogen gas use place via the hydrogen gas supply piping part 21).

Next, in step 802, it is determined whether the hydrogen gas pressure in the hydrogen separation tank 4 is equal to or less than a predetermined value based on the pressure detection signal in step 801. This is because when the hydrogen gas pressure is lower than or equal to the predetermined value, it becomes difficult to supply the hydrogen gas required. If it is determined here that the hydrogen gas pressure is equal to or less than the predetermined value (when it is determined as "Yes" in step 802), then the process of step 803 is performed. If it is determined that the hydrogen gas pressure is not lower than or equal to the predetermined value (when it is determined as "No" in step 802), the process after step 801 is performed again.

Next, in step 803, the pressure detection signal is transmitted from the first pressure detection means 25 to the current value control means 28 on the basis of the determination in step 802, and from the current value control means 28 on the basis of this pressure detection signal. The electrolytic device 1 is supplied with an appropriate value of current. The current supplied here is appropriately selected according to the amount of supplied hydrogen gas (or hydrogen gas pressure, etc.), the rate of change of hydrogen gas pressure (hydrogen gas pressure fluctuation amount per unit time), and the like, and is supplied to the electrolytic device 1.

Next, in step 804, the pressure of the hydrogen gas is detected by the first pressure detecting means 25 provided in the hydrogen separation tank 4.

Next, in step 805, it is determined whether the hydrogen gas pressure in the hydrogen separation tank 4 is within a predetermined range based on the pressure detection signal in step 804. If it is determined here that the hydrogen gas pressure is within a predetermined range (when it is determined as "Yes" in step 805), then the process of step 806 is performed. When it is determined that the hydrogen gas pressure is not within the predetermined range (when it is determined as "No" in step 805), the process after step 803 is performed again.

Next, in step 806, the supply of current from the current value control means 28 to the electrolytic device 1 is stopped based on the determination in step 805. After step 806, the process after step 801 is performed again.

In the present embodiment, as described above, as shown in the process of step 801 to step 806, a current is supplied to the electrolytic device 1. That is, in the present embodiment, the balance between the hydrogen gas production amount and the hydrogen gas supply amount is detected by the first pressure detecting means 25, and this detection signal is transmitted to the current value control means 28, in accordance with the detection signal (the pressure fluctuation). The current value is supplied to the electrolytic device 1.

In this embodiment, a rectifier or the like is used as the current value control means 28. That is, in this embodiment, rectifier PID control is performed by a rectifier or the like. Specifically, the current value control means 28 is composed of a sequencer or a regulator and a rectifier through which the pressure detection signal obtained by the first pressure detection means 25 is transmitted. The PID control is performed by transmitting to a sequencer or a controller, and the command value obtained here is transmitted to the rectifier, and the electrolytic cell (hydraulic device) is controlled by supplying a current from the rectifier to the electrolytic cell based on the command value.

On the other hand, in the prior art, the current supply to the electrolytic device has always been a case of supplying a constant current or a case of supplying current based on ON / OFF control. In order to realize proper supply of hydrogen gas in such a configuration, a large tank (i.e., a tank capable of coping from the lower limit to the upper limit of use pressure) for storing hydrogen gas was required to cope with the required pressure of the hydrogen gas.

In order to cope with fluctuations in the pressure of the used hydrogen gas, it is necessary to store a predetermined amount of hydrogen gas in such a tank in advance, and when the used hydrogen gas pressure is shifted from the upper limit to the lower limit, the hydrogen gas is opened to the atmosphere. It responded to the required hydrogen gas pressure. In addition, when the used hydrogen gas pressure is shifted toward the upper limit value, it is difficult to quickly respond to the current supply method (always constant or ON / OFF control) or the like (produce hydrogen gas by increasing the required hydrogen gas pressure). Therefore, it was necessary to always store a predetermined amount of hydrogen gas in the tank (for example, the amount of generated gas for 30 minutes to 2 hours in 100% operation).

In the case of alkaline water electrolysis, the diaphragm in the electrolytic cell (the partition between the cathode chamber and the anode chamber) is a porous material, so that when the output of the device is lowered (below 15% or less), the pressure on the cathode side and anode side is kept uniform. There is a fear that hydrogen and oxygen will be mixed through the membrane. Therefore, the device stop / restart when there is a need for the work taking out the gas in the apparatus by purging N ₂ (purge).

However, as described above, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which an appropriate current is supplied from the current value control means 28 to the electrolytic device 1 in accordance with the amount of hydrogen gas used. And it becomes possible not to waste the electric current supplied to the electrolytic apparatus 1. In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment, since pure water is supplied to the electrolytic device 1 through the pure water circulation pipe 7 which is a closed circuit, the electrolytic device 1 and the electrolytic tank 2 are relatively small. High hermeticity can be maintained. That is, a predetermined hydrogen gas pressure can be obtained without driving the electrolytic device 1. Therefore, when there is no change in the pressure of hydrogen gas (in the case where hydrogen gas is not used), it is also possible to stop supply of electric current to the electrolytic device 1.

Therefore, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example can drive the electrolytic apparatus 1 in 0 to 100% of range, supplying hydrogen etc. of appropriate pressure.

In addition, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment detects the pressure of the hydrogen gas in the hydrogen separation tank 4 by the first pressure detecting means 25, and the electrolytic tank 2 by the second pressure detecting means 35. The pressure of the oxygen gas inside is detected, and each detection signal is transmitted to the differential pressure detecting means 45. The hydrogen gas supply valve 22, the first relief valve 26, the oxygen gas supply valve 32, and the second relief are based on the differential pressure signals of the hydrogen gas pressure and the oxygen gas pressure obtained by the differential pressure detecting means 45. The valve 36 is adjusted appropriately.

The hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to obtain hydrogen gas of high purity by setting the hydrogen gas pressure slightly higher (about 0.05 to 0.1 MPa) than the oxygen gas pressure. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the valves 26 and 36 are adjusted so that the hydrogen gas pressure is about 0.05 to 0.1 MPa higher than the oxygen gas pressure in the electrolytic apparatus 1 based on the above-described differential pressure signal. In addition, the valves 22 and 32 are also adjusted as needed.

In the present embodiment, the relief valves 26 and 36 described above also function as interlocks.

That is, when any abnormality occurs in the differential pressure signal obtained by the differential pressure detecting means 45, in order to protect the solid electrolyte membrane 102 or the like, the respective relief valves 26 and 36 are appropriately adjusted so that the hydrogen pressure and oxygen gas are reduced. At least one is discharged through each relief pipe portion 27, 37.

In addition, the interlock using the relief valves 26 and 36 is not limited to the structure mentioned above. Therefore, for example, a spring relief valve or the like can be used for each of the relief valves 26 and 36. When the pressure in each of the relief pipe portions 27 and 37 exceeds a predetermined pressure, each relief valve ( 26) and 36 may be comprised so that it may open suitably.

In addition, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example is an oxygen gas supply piping part 31 (refer FIG. 1), or a branch provided in order to supply oxygen gas from the electrolysis tank 2 to oxygen use place (not shown). The hydrogen gas detection means 34 is provided in the piping part 31A (refer FIG. 10). The hydrogen gas detecting means 34 is constituted by an on-line gas analyzer such as a thermal conductivity formula and a density formula to detect the hydrogen concentration in the oxygen gas.

According to the present embodiment, pinhole generation or the like in the solid electrolyte membrane 102 can be detected by detecting the concentration of hydrogen gas in the oxygen gas in the oxygen gas supply pipe 31. That is, according to the present embodiment, as described above, the pressure in the electrolytic device 1 is configured such that the hydrogen gas generation side (hydrogen generation chamber C side) is higher than the oxygen gas generation side (oxygen generation chamber A side). Therefore, when a pinhole or the like occurs in the solid electrolyte membrane 102, hydrogen gas is mixed from the hydrogen generating chamber C into the oxygen generating chamber A, and the oxygen gas mixed with the hydrogen gas is supplied to the oxygen gas supply pipe portion. It is supplied through 31.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 1 (or Fig. 10), the hydrogen gas detecting means 34 is provided in the oxygen gas supply pipe 31 (or the branch pipe 31A). By monitoring the hydrogen gas concentration, it is possible to detect damages (pin holes) and the like of the solid electrolyte membrane 102 at an early stage and to effectively maintain and manage the system.

In addition, the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment includes a hydrogen gas flow rate control means for supplying hydrogen gas from the hydrogen separation tank 4 to hydrogen use points (not shown). 24) is installed. As described above, the hydrogen gas flow rate control means 24 is constituted by the flow rate detection means 24A and the rated flow rate control valve 24B. The flow rate detecting means 24A always monitors the flow rate of the hydrogen gas flowing through the hydrogen gas supply pipe 21 to transmit an appropriate control signal to the rated flow rate control valve 24B according to the flow rate of the hydrogen gas. Consists of.

That is, according to the present embodiment, even if a large amount of hydrogen gas is used on the downstream side of the hydrogen gas supply pipe portion 21 (that is, at the point where the hydrogen gas is used), the hydrogen gas flowing through the hydrogen gas supply piping portion 21 Before the flow rate exceeds the rated flow rate, a control signal is transmitted from the flow rate detection means 24A to the rated flow rate control valve 24B so that the rated flow rate control valve 24B is adjusted so that hydrogen gas above the rated flow rate does not flow. Therefore, according to this embodiment, even if the amount of hydrogen gas used on the downstream side of the hydrogen gas supply pipe 21 is varied, hydrogen gas more than the rated flow rate does not flow in the hydrogen gas supply pipe 21 so that the quality of the hydrogen gas is constant. I can keep it.

According to the structure having such a hydrogen gas flow rate control means 24, a defect can be effectively prevented when a user uses a buffer tank or the like. Specifically, when a buffer tank is used, the amount of hydrogen used may fluctuate greatly during normal and peak times. In such a case, if the hydrogen / oxygen supply system is configured in accordance with the peak usage, the capacity is increased, the operation rate is lowered, and the economy is also poor. For this reason, the width | variety is used for the pressure of a buffer tank (for example, it is used for the width of 0.9 MPa to 0.4 MPa). During this time, a gas equal to or higher than the rated generation amount of the electrolytic device 1 is used. In such a configuration, in order to perform the rated operation of the electrolytic device 1, it is necessary to control the flow rate so that no gas higher than the rating flows as shown in the present embodiment. As a result, the electrolytic device 1 is stabilized and continuously operated, and at the same time, the gas properties (pressure, etc.) at the inlet of the dehumidifier at the rear end can be controlled constantly, and the quality of the supply gas can be kept constant. In this configuration, it is also possible to prevent the electrolytic device (electrolyte cell) 1 from being used beyond its performance, so that the life of the system can be extended.                 

In addition, in the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example, the hydrogen gas conveyance valve 18 is provided in the hydrogen gas conveyance piping part 14 provided between the water electrolytic apparatus 1 and the hydrogen separation tank 4, The bypass piping 19 is provided to bypass the hydrogen gas delivery valve 18 on the hydrogen gas delivery piping 14. And the check valve 20 is provided in this bypass piping part 19. As shown in FIG. Here, the check valve 20 is not opened when a pressure equal to or greater than a predetermined value does not work, and is configured such that hydrogen gas does not flow from the electrolytic apparatus 1 to the hydrogen separation tank 4. That is, in the present embodiment, when a pressure of a predetermined value or more (for example, 0.1 MPa or more) is applied, the check valve 20 is opened and the hydrogen is discharged from the electrolytic device 1 through the bypass piping 19. The separation tank 4 is configured to distribute the hydrogen gas.

Therefore, according to the hydrogen / oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example, as mentioned above, even if a defect arises in the hydrogen gas conveyance valve 18 and hydrogen gas will not distribute | circulate in the hydrogen gas conveyance piping part 14, When a pressure equal to or greater than a predetermined value acts on the bypass piping 19, hydrogen gas is conveyed through the check valve 20. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even if a defect occurs in the hydrogen gas return valve 18, the check valve 20 is opened before the pressure at that time flows back into the electrolytic apparatus 1, so that the hydrogen gas return piping section 14, by Since it becomes possible to distribute hydrogen gas appropriately through the pass piping 19 and the check valve 20, the damage | damage of the solid electrolyte membrane 102 which comprises the electrolytic apparatus 1, etc. can be prevented effectively.

The hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment is configured to be controllable so that the gas pressure and the water level in each of the tanks 2 and 4 are set to predetermined values by various detection means or the like.

Specifically, in the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the electrolytic tank 2 is controlled such that the pressure in the tank becomes a predetermined value by the second pressure control means 35, the differential pressure detection means 45, the second relief valve 36, or the like. In the configuration shown in FIG. 10, the pressure in the tank is controlled to be a predetermined value by the control valve 38 or the like. Further, the electrolytic tank water gauge 2L and the replenishment water pump 6 are controlled so that the water level in the tank becomes a predetermined value. The hydrogen separation tank 4 is controlled such that the pressure in the tank becomes a predetermined value by the first pressure control means 25, the differential pressure detection means 45, the first relief valve 26, and the like. The 4L and the pure water discharge valve 4A are controlled so that the water level in the tank becomes a predetermined value. Moreover, as mentioned above, the pressure of the oxygen generating chamber A and the hydrogen generating chamber C in the electrolytic apparatus 1 is also controlled so that it may become a predetermined value suitably.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the gas pressure and the water level in each of the tanks 2 and 4 can be controlled to be predetermined values, respectively. That is, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example is comprised so that operation is possible based on a fixed condition.

Therefore, since the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example can be operated basically based on a fixed condition, high quality gas (especially high purity hydrogen gas) can be obtained. In addition, since it is possible to operate under a certain condition, it is difficult for stress to occur in each element constituting the system, and it is possible to extend the life of not only each component but also the entire system.                 

As described above, in the present embodiment, not only the gas pressure control but also the water level is also controlled, the gas pressure can be controlled more easily than when only the gas pressure is controlled.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where the hydrogen-oxygen supply system is comprised by one electrolytic apparatus 1 was demonstrated, this invention is not restrict | limited to this structure, For example, it is a plurality of electrolytic apparatus 1 ), A hydrogen / oxygen supply system may be configured. At this time, the electrolytic tank 2 or the like may be provided in each electrolytic device 1 to block the electrolytic device 1 to form a hydrogen / oxygen supply system. According to such a structure, not only the whole system but also each block can detect defects of the electrolytic device 1 and the like, so that even if a failure occurs in any part of the system, only the failed block can be replaced and replaced. have. Therefore, in the hydrogen / oxygen supply system which realized such a block, even if a failure occurs in the electrolytic apparatus 1 or the like, the entire system does not need to be shut down, so that a stable gas supply can be realized.

In addition, although the hydrogen and oxygen supply system which mainly aims at obtaining hydrogen gas (to obtain high purity hydrogen gas) was demonstrated in the present Example, this invention is not limited to this structure, but if desired, It is good also as a system which aims at obtaining oxygen gas. In other words, in this embodiment, the pressure of the hydrogen gas is set slightly higher to prevent the oxygen gas from dissolving in the hydrogen gas. However, when hydrogen and oxygen are supplied by setting the pressure of the oxygen gas slightly higher to obtain high purity oxygen gas. You may comprise a stem. The flow rate detecting means and the flow rate control means may be provided in the oxygen gas supply pipe.

Further, the pipe unit (O ₂ rich line) that for pipe portion for connecting the elements of hydrogen, oxygen supply system according to this embodiment although not specifically described, conveying a fluid having an oxygen gas lot in the present invention, the hydrogen a pipe each having a suitable characteristic to the pipe section (H ₂ rich line) for conveying a fluid having a lot of gas may be composed of a hydrogen-oxygen supply system.

Specifically, for example, the 0 ₂ rich line is made of stainless steel formed by electrolytic polishing on a stainless steel surface and then heating in an oxidizing atmosphere to form a colored oxide film of a metal oxide mainly composed of iron-based oxides. 10-140322). This stainless steel has a characteristic that the elution amount of the metal ions to the fluid containing a lot of oxygen gas is extremely small. Therefore, when the O ₂ rich line is formed of such stainless steel, a system capable of effectively preventing unnecessary metal ions from eluting into the oxygen gas can be realized.

For example, the H ₂ rich line is a stainless steel surface which has been cleaned and then heated in an oxidizing atmosphere to form a colored oxide film on the cleaned surface, after which the colored oxide film is dissolved and removed. It is preferable to refer to Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-25561). Such stainless steels have a characteristic that the amount of metal ions eluted with respect to a fluid containing a lot of hydrogen gas is extremely small. Therefore, when the H ₂ rich line is formed of such stainless steel, a system capable of effectively preventing unnecessary metal ions from being eluted into the hydrogen gas can be realized.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the electrolytic tank 2 is composed of stainless steel such as an O ₂ rich line as well as the pipes described above, as well as each of the tanks 2 and 4, and the hydrogen separation tank includes an H ₂ rich line. It is preferable to comprise with the same stainless steel. According to this preferred configuration, since the metal ions can be prevented from being eluted in each of the tanks 2 and 4, a system capable of supplying high purity gas can be realized by using such a tank.

In addition, in the present invention, it is preferable to configure to bubble the pure water in the pure water tank 3 with the oxygen gas generated in its own system.

In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment, air (particularly nitrogen in the air) is the only impurity, and such air is mainly incorporated into the system through the pure water tank 3. Therefore, excluding such air makes it possible to obtain higher purity hydrogen or oxygen.

Therefore, the present invention is preferably configured to bubble the inside of the pure water tank 3 with oxygen gas in order to exclude the air which is such an impurity. At this time, for bubbling, it is possible to use oxygen gas or the like to be naturally released. According to such a structure, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which can obtain high-purity hydrogen gas or oxygen gas without using a new facility etc. especially by using oxygen gas etc. which should be originally relieved can be implemented.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a so-called "high pressure type" hydrogen / oxygen supply system in which the electrolytic device 1 is accommodated in an electrolytic tank (a tank that also functions as an oxygen separation tank) has been described. It is not limited to a structure, You may comprise with a "low pressure type" system as needed.

Specifically, the electrolytic device 1 may be provided without being housed in a tank or the like, and an oxygen separation tank may be provided on the oxygen supply side of the electrolytic device 1.

Here, FIG. 9 shows an example of the "low pressure type" of the hydrogen / oxygen supply system. In Fig. 9, the same elements as those described using Fig. 1 and the like are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system shown in FIG. 9, pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell 1 installed outside the oxygen separation tank 2 through the pure water circulation pipe 7, and the electrolytic cell described with reference to FIG. 1 and the like. Electric power (current) is supplied through the current value control means 28 similarly to the "high-pressure type" hydrogen / oxygen supply system. In addition, the hydrogen gas produced in the electrolytic cell 1 is conveyed to the hydrogen separation tank (not shown) via the hydrogen gas conveyance piping part 14. In addition, the oxygen gas generated in the electrolytic cell is conveyed to the oxygen separation tank 2 through the oxygen gas conveyance piping 94.

The "low pressure" hydrogen / oxygen supply system shown in FIG. 9 is comprised as mentioned above, and the electrolytic cell 1 is installed outside the tank (and the presence of the oxygen gas conveyance piping part 94 accordingly, etc.). Except for this, it basically has the same structure as the hydrogen / oxygen supply system of the "high pressure type" demonstrated using FIG. That is, also in the "low pressure type" shown in FIG. 9, various sensors etc. can be installed similarly to the case of the "high pressure type | mold", and since it becomes possible to implement the various control mentioned above, the effect similar to "high pressure type | mold" Can be obtained.

In addition, in this specification, a "predetermined value" is not only the case where a predetermined value is shown but the concept which includes the case where it represents a predetermined range (value in a range, or multiple values in a range).

In addition, the hydrogen-oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment can be used in various fields, and for this purpose, energy-related (fuel cell, hydrogen energy, etc.), semiconductor-related (process gas, carcinogenic combustion, etc.), power-related (turbine) Cooling gas of a generator, etc.), metal-related (reduction path, surface treatment, etc.), etc. are mentioned.

Among the various uses mentioned above, when using the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example in order to generate | generate the cooling gas of a turbine generator, the following usage methods can be considered specifically ,.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a technique using hydrogen gas is known as a technique for cooling a turbine generator. For this purpose, in the prior art, a device for storing hydrogen gas or the like is installed in a power plant owned by a turbine generator.

In the normal operation state of the turbine generator, the amount of hydrogen required is about several m 3 / h. However, in the periodic inspection of the turbine generator, in order to open-occupy the inside of the generator, it is necessary to replace the generator with hydrogen during the operation of the generator after the completion of the occupation, and a large amount of hydrogen gas is required at that time. The amount of hydrogen gas required for hydrogen substitution after this periodic occupation is about several hundred m 3 / h, depending on the capacity and method of the generator. That is, at the time of hydrogen substitution, hydrogen gas of several hundred m 3 / h is used at once. Therefore, the prior art requires a large apparatus (such as a hydrogen generator according to peace) to match this peak time (at hydrogen substitution).

On the other hand, when the hydrogen-oxygen supply system which concerns on a present Example is used, it is no longer necessary to use the big apparatus similar to the conventional case, even if the said hydrogen substitution is performed. Specifically, a hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment having a capacity slightly larger than the usual required amount is provided, and the excess of hydrogen gas generated in this system is boosted by a compressor, and the excess is stored little by little in the tank. In this way, by storing hydrogen gas at the time of normal operation, it becomes possible to easily store the amount of hydrogen gas required after regular inspection without using a particularly complicated apparatus or a large apparatus. Therefore, by using the hydrogen / oxygen supply system according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize the miniaturization of the apparatus and to operate economically.

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delete delete delete It has an electrolytic cell isolated to the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, supplying pure water to the electrolytic cell to produce hydrogen at the cathode side, oxygen is generated at the anode side, at least one of the hydrogen and oxygen In the hydrogen-oxygen supply system comprised so that supply to the use place is possible, First pressure detecting means capable of detecting a pressure of the hydrogen supplied through the cathode side of the electrolytic cell; Second pressure detecting means capable of detecting a pressure of the oxygen supplied through the anode side of the electrolytic cell; Differential pressure detecting means capable of generating a predetermined differential pressure signal by comparing the pressure detecting signal obtained by said first pressure detecting means with the pressure detecting signal obtained by said second pressure detecting means; A first relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the hydrogen based on the differential pressure signal; A second relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the oxygen based on the differential pressure signal, The anode side pressure and the cathode side pressure in the electrolytic cell are adjusted by the first and second relief mechanisms, The first relief mechanism comprises a first relief pipe portion provided in the hydrogen separation tank storing hydrogen, and a first relief valve controllable based on the differential pressure signal provided in the first relief pipe portion, The second relief mechanism is a second relief valve that is controllable based on the second relief pipe portion provided in the oxygen separation tank that stores the oxygen generated in the electrolytic cell and the differential pressure signal provided in the second relief pipe portion. Is composed, The pure water circulation pipe that can circulate the pure water in the oxygen separation tank without contacting the outside air is provided in the oxygen separation tank, The pure water is supplied to the anode side of the electrolytic cell through the pure water circulation pipe, And at least one of a water quality alarm means, a water temperature alarm means and a circulating water alarm means are provided in the pure water circulation pipe portion. The method of claim 4, wherein Supplying a current of a predetermined value to the electrolytic cell is configured to generate the hydrogen and the oxygen, A hydrogen-oxygen supply system configured to have a predetermined time from the state of not supplying the current to the electrolytic cell to the state of supplying the current of the predetermined value. The method according to claim 4 or 5, The hydrogen-oxygen supply system which starts supplying electric current to the said electrolysis cell after the said electrolysis cell is filled with pure water. Has an electrolytic cell isolated to the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, the pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell to produce hydrogen on the cathode side, oxygen is generated on the anode side, at least one of the hydrogen and oxygen In the hydrogen-oxygen supply system comprised so that supply to the use place is possible, The hydrogen-oxygen supply system, wherein the cathode side is set to a pressure higher than the anode side, or the anode side is set to a pressure higher than that of the cathode side. The method of claim 7, wherein First pressure detecting means capable of detecting a pressure of the hydrogen supplied through the cathode side of the electrolytic cell; Second pressure detecting means capable of detecting a pressure of the oxygen supplied through the anode side of the electrolytic cell; Differential pressure detecting means capable of generating a predetermined differential pressure signal by comparing the pressure detecting signal obtained by said first pressure detecting means with the pressure detecting signal obtained by said second pressure detecting means; A first relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the hydrogen based on the differential pressure signal; A second relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the oxygen based on the differential pressure signal, A hydrogen-oxygen supply system in which said anode side pressure and said cathode side pressure in said electrolytic cell are adjusted by said first and second relief mechanisms. The method of claim 8, The first relief mechanism comprises a first relief pipe portion provided in the hydrogen separation tank storing the hydrogen, and a first relief valve controllable based on the differential pressure signal provided in the first relief pipe portion, The second relief mechanism is a second relief valve that is controllable based on the second relief pipe portion provided in the oxygen separation tank that stores the oxygen generated in the electrolytic cell and the differential pressure signal provided in the second relief pipe portion. Hydrogen-oxygen supply system comprised. The method of claim 9, The pure water circulating piping unit for storing the electrolytic cell in the oxygen separation tank and circulating the pure water in the oxygen separation tank without contacting the outside air is installed in the oxygen separation tank, A hydrogen-oxygen supply system in which the pure water is supplied to the anode side of the electrolytic cell through the pure water circulation pipe. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 10, A hydrogen gas supply pipe part for supplying the hydrogen, and a hydrogen gas flow rate control means provided in the hydrogen gas supply pipe part, The hydrogen gas flow rate control means is composed of a flow rate detection means and a rated flow rate control valve, The hydrogen supply flow rate of the hydrogen is detected by the flow rate detecting means, and the hydrogen flowing in the hydrogen gas supply pipe part is adjusted to the rated flow rate by adjusting the rated flow rate control valve based on the detection signal from the flow rate detecting means. Hydrogen and oxygen supply system. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 10, And a pure water tank for supplying the pure water to the electrolytic cell, wherein the pure water in the pure water tank is bubbled with the oxygen generated in the electrolytic cell. Has an electrolytic cell isolated to the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, the pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell to produce hydrogen on the cathode side, oxygen is generated on the anode side, at least one of the hydrogen and oxygen In the hydrogen-oxygen supply system comprised so that supply to the use place is possible, A hydrogen gas supply pipe part for supplying the hydrogen and an oxygen gas supply pipe part for supplying the oxygen, A hydrogen-oxygen supply system, characterized in that a hydrogen gas detection means is provided in the oxygen gas supply pipe. The method of claim 13, The hydrogen-oxygen supply system in which the said cathode side is set to higher pressure than the said anode side. Has an electrolytic cell separated into a positive electrode side and a negative electrode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, the pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell to produce hydrogen at the cathode side, oxygen is generated at the anode side, at least one of the hydrogen and oxygen In the hydrogen / oxygen supply system configured to be able to supply to a use place, A hydrogen separation tank configured to store the hydrogen and the hydrogen is connected to a hydrogen gas conveying pipe part capable of carrying the hydrogen, Is configured to supply the hydrogen generated in the electrolytic cell through the hydrogen gas conveying pipe portion and the hydrogen separation tank, The hydrogen gas conveying pipe portion is provided with a hydrogen gas conveying valve and a bypass piping formed to bypass the hydrogen gas conveying valve, A check valve is installed in the bypass pipe portion, And a check valve is opened to circulate the hydrogen from the electrolysis cell to the hydrogen separation tank when a predetermined pressure acts on the bypass pipe portion. Has an electrolytic cell isolated to the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, the pure water is supplied to the electrolytic cell to produce hydrogen on the cathode side, oxygen is generated on the anode side, at least one of the hydrogen and oxygen In the hydrogen-oxygen supply system comprised so that supply to the use place is possible, A hydrogen separation tank configured to store the hydrogen and the hydrogen is connected to a hydrogen gas conveying pipe part capable of carrying the hydrogen, Pure water return piping is connected to the hydrogen separation tank to circulate the pure water in the hydrogen separation tank to the electrolytic cell side, The said pure water return piping part is provided with the gas scrubber which has a hydrogen discharge piping part, The hydrogen-oxygen supply system characterized by the above-mentioned. It has an electrolytic cell isolated to the anode side and the cathode side by a solid electrolyte membrane, supplying pure water to the electrolytic cell to produce hydrogen at the cathode side, oxygen is generated at the anode side, at least one of the hydrogen and oxygen In the hydrogen-oxygen supply system comprised so that supply to the use place is possible, First pressure detecting means for detecting a pressure of the hydrogen supplied through the cathode side of the electrolytic cell; And a current value control means for controlling a current supplied to the electrolytic cell based on the pressure detection signal obtained by the first pressure detection means. The method of claim 17, A hydrogen-oxygen supply system in which rectifier PID control using a rectifier is performed in said current value control means. The method of claim 17 or 18, The current value control means has a sequencer and a rectifier, The sequencer performs PID control based on the pressure detection signal obtained by the first pressure detection means to form a command value, The rectifier is a hydrogen-oxygen supply system for supplying a current to the electrolytic cell based on the command value. The method of claim 17 or 18, An oxygen separation tank for storing the oxygen generated in the electrolytic cell and a pure water circulation pipe portion capable of circulating the pure water in the oxygen separation tank without contacting the outside air, And a hydrogen / oxygen supply system in which the pure water in the oxygen separation tank is supplied from the oxygen separation tank to the anode side of the electrolytic cell through the pure water circulation pipe. The method of claim 20, And at least one of a water quality alarm means, a water temperature alarm means, and a circulating water alarm means in the pure water circulation pipe portion. The method of claim 17 or 18, A hydrogen gas supply pipe part for supplying the hydrogen, and a hydrogen gas flow rate control means provided in the hydrogen gas supply pipe part, The hydrogen gas flow rate control means is composed of a flow rate detection means and a rated flow rate control valve, The hydrogen supply flow rate is detected by the flow rate detecting means and the rated flow control valve is adjusted in accordance with the detection signal from the flow rate detecting means so that the hydrogen flowing in the hydrogen gas supply pipe part does not exceed the rated flow rate. Controlled hydrogen and oxygen supply system. The method of claim 17 or 18, A hydrogen separation tank for storing the hydrogen generated in the electrolytic cell, and a pure water return pipe part for returning pure water in the hydrogen separation tank to the electrolytic cell side, The hydrogen-oxygen supply system in which the gas scrubber which has a hydrogen discharge piping part is arrange | positioned at the said pure water return piping part. The method of claim 17 or 18, The hydrogen-oxygen supply system in which the said cathode side is set to higher pressure than the said anode side. The method of claim 17 or 18, Supplying a current of a predetermined value to the electrolytic cell is configured to generate the hydrogen and the oxygen, A hydrogen-oxygen supply system configured to have a predetermined time from the state of not supplying the current to the electrolytic cell to the state of supplying the current of the predetermined value. The method of claim 17 or 18, The hydrogen-oxygen supply system which starts supplying electric current to the said electrolysis cell after the said electrolysis cell is filled with pure water. The method of claim 17 or 18, The first pressure detecting means for detecting a pressure of the hydrogen supplied through the cathode side of the electrolytic cell; Second pressure detecting means for detecting a pressure of the oxygen supplied through the anode side of the electrolytic cell; Differential pressure detecting means capable of generating a predetermined differential pressure signal by comparing the pressure detecting signal obtained by said first pressure detecting means with the pressure detecting signal obtained by said second pressure detecting means; A first relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the hydrogen based on the differential pressure signal; A second relief mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the oxygen based on the differential pressure signal, A hydrogen-oxygen supply system in which the cathode pressure and the anode pressure in the electrolytic cell are adjusted by the first and second relief mechanisms. The method of claim 27, The first relief mechanism comprises a first relief pipe portion provided in the hydrogen separation tank storing the hydrogen, and a first relief valve controllable based on the differential pressure signal provided in the first relief pipe portion, Hydrogen-oxygen consisting of the 2nd relief pipe part provided in the oxygen separation tank which the said 2nd relief mechanism stores the said oxygen, and the 2nd relief valve which can be controlled based on the said differential pressure signal provided in the said 2nd relief pipe part. Supply system.

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