WO2010134356A1 - 水素生成システムおよび温水生成システム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a hydrogen generation system and a hot water generation system including a device that generates hydrogen by light irradiation.
- Patent Document 1 an n-type semiconductor is used as a semiconductor electrode, and the semiconductor electrode is irradiated with light in a state where the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode are electrically connected to decompose water to generate hydrogen and oxygen.
- An apparatus capable of performing is disclosed.
- Patent Documents 1 and 2 are systems that recover only hydrogen generated by the decomposition of water at the semiconductor electrode as an energy source, and are accumulated in the warm water generated by being warmed by sunlight. The use of heat energy is not considered. That is, in the configurations described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the utilization efficiency of solar energy is insufficient.
- the system described in Patent Document 3 uses water used for decomposition in a semiconductor electrode directly for hot water.
- the decomposition phenomenon of water in the semiconductor electrode is governed by an electrochemical mechanism, and the decomposition efficiency is greatly influenced by the conductivity and pH of water.
- water to be decomposed at the semiconductor electrode is directly used for the application of warm water, and it is not possible to mix an electrolyte and a buffer for adjusting pH, and hydrogen is generated at the semiconductor electrode. The problem was that the efficiency of the system would be very low.
- Patent Document 3 since the system described in Patent Document 3 is generated in a state where hydrogen and oxygen are mixed, there is a problem that separation of hydrogen and oxygen is difficult and there is a risk of hydrogen explosion. It was.
- the present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and provides a hydrogen generation system that can achieve high hydrogen generation efficiency and at the same time effectively use the thermal energy of water heated by sunlight. Objective. Furthermore, this invention also aims at providing the warm water production
- the hydrogen generation system of the present invention comprises: By holding the first liquid containing water and being irradiated with sunlight, a part of the water contained in the first liquid is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen, and at least the first liquid A hydrogen generator that is partially heated, A first heat exchanger that cools the first liquid and heats the second liquid by heat exchange between the first liquid and the second liquid heated in the hydrogen generator.
- a mechanism for introducing the first liquid cooled in the first heat exchanger into the hydrogen generator It has.
- the hot water generation system of the present invention is A solar water heater that holds the first liquid and heats at least a part of the first liquid by being irradiated with sunlight; and A fuel cell; A mechanism for supplying hot water using heat recovered from the first liquid heated in the solar water heater and heat generated in the fuel cell; It is a system equipped with.
- the second liquid is obtained by exchanging heat between the first liquid containing water to be decomposed in the hydrogen generation unit and the second liquid that is another liquid.
- the second liquid is heated and used for various applications for extracting heat. That is, the first liquid used for water decomposition in the hydrogen generator can be mixed with an electrolyte and a pH adjusting liquid for increasing the hydrogen generation efficiency.
- the temperature of the first liquid supplied to the hydrogen generator does not rise too much, the energy of the band gap of the optical semiconductor used in the hydrogen generator does not fluctuate and exhibits high quantum efficiency as designed. Is possible.
- even heat energy obtained from sunlight can be used effectively.
- the thermal energy generated from the fuel cell is also used, so that it is possible to provide an energy efficient hot water generation system.
- System configuration diagram showing an example of a hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention The system block diagram which shows another example of the hydrogen generation system in Embodiment 2 of this invention
- the system block diagram which shows another example of the hydrogen generation system in Embodiment 2 of this invention The system block diagram which shows another example of the hydrogen generation system in Embodiment 2 of this invention
- System configuration diagram showing an example of a hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention System configuration diagram showing another example of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention
- the system block diagram which shows another example of the hydrogen generation system in Embodiment 3 of this invention The system block diagram which shows another example of the hydrogen generation system in Embodiment 3 of this invention
- System configuration diagram showing an example of a hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention System configuration diagram showing another example of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention
- System configuration diagram showing an example of a hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention System configuration diagram showing another example of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention
- the system block diagram which shows another example of the hydrogen production system in Embodiment 5 of this invention System configuration diagram showing an example of a hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention
- System configuration diagram showing another example of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention System configuration diagram showing still another example of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention
- System configuration diagram showing an example of a hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention System configuration diagram showing another example of a hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 8
- the hydrogen generation part constituting the hydrogen generation system in the present invention
- a device having a semiconductor electrode containing a semiconductor material capable of decomposing water into hydrogen and oxygen and a counter electrode made of a conductive material.
- the semiconductor material that decomposes water into hydrogen and oxygen when irradiated with light is also called “photocatalyst”.
- FIG. 1 is an energy band diagram of the photocatalyst 101.
- the generated holes 106 decompose water on the surface of the photocatalyst 101 according to the following reaction formula (1) to generate oxygen.
- the hydrogen generation unit constituting the hydrogen generation system in the present invention has a structure including a semiconductor electrode and a counter electrode.
- the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode are preferably electrically connected by an external circuit.
- the semiconductor material constituting the semiconductor electrode is an n-type semiconductor
- the electrons 105 excited by the irradiation light move in the semiconductor electrode and move to the counter electrode through an external circuit.
- the reaction of the reaction formula (2) occurs on the surface of the counter electrode to generate hydrogen.
- the holes 106 generated by the excitation of the electrons 105 cause the reaction of the reaction formula (1) on the surface of the semiconductor electrode to generate oxygen.
- the semiconductor material constituting the semiconductor electrode is a p-type semiconductor
- the flow of electrons flowing through the circuit is reversed from that in the case of using an n-type semiconductor, and the reaction of the reaction formula (2) occurs on the surface of the semiconductor electrode.
- Hydrogen reacts with the reaction electrode (1) on the surface of the counter electrode to generate oxygen.
- the level of the band edge of the conduction band in FIG. 1 is reduced to the reduction level of hydrogen ions (0 V ( It is preferable that the level of the band edge of the valence band is equal to or higher than the oxidation potential of water (1.23 V (hydrogen standard potential)). That is, in FIG. 1, the band gap 102 is preferably 1.23 eV or more, and in order to excite the electron 105 by jumping over the band gap 102, the wavelength of the irradiation light needs to be about 1010 nm or less. Therefore, it is desirable to recover a wavelength region of 1010 nm or more (light having a band gap or less) among the light energy contained in sunlight as thermal energy.
- the electrons 105 acquire energy corresponding to the wavelength of the absorbed light, and immediately relax to the bottom of the conduction band 104 when excited.
- Embodiment 1 shows configuration examples of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- a hydrogen generation system 2A of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 2A is introduced in a hydrogen generation unit 201, water heated by the hydrogen generation unit 201 (first liquid), and a water flow line 206 which is another path.
- Heat exchanger 207 that exchanges heat with water (second liquid), cools the former water (water as the first liquid), and heats the latter water (water as the second liquid);
- This mechanism includes a water path for reintroducing water cooled by the heat exchanger 207 into the hydrogen generator 201 and a pump 205 for circulating water in the water path.
- This water path forms part of the circulation line 204 that connects the hydrogen generator 201 and the heat exchanger 207, and the pump 205 is provided on the circulation line 204.
- the circulating water (first liquid) flowing through the circulation line 204 and the water (second liquid) flowing through the heated water flow line 206 do not cross each other, and heat exchange is performed. Only.
- water is used as the first liquid flowing in the circulation line 204, but the first liquid is not limited to normal water, and a mixture and an aqueous solution of water and other than water are used. Including.
- the hydrogen generation unit 201 when sunlight is irradiated, water is decomposed by a photocatalytic reaction to generate hydrogen and oxygen, and the water is heated by sunlight.
- the hydrogen generator 201 is provided with a hydrogen outlet pipe 202 and an oxygen outlet pipe 203 for leading hydrogen gas and oxygen gas generated by water splitting inside the hydrogen generator 201 to the outside of the hydrogen generator 201. .
- the hydrogen generator 201 is composed of at least a semiconductor electrode and a counter electrode, and the water supplied to the hydrogen generator 201 is separated into the semiconductor electrode side and the counter electrode side.
- the hydrogen generation unit 201 of this embodiment includes a semiconductor electrode including a semiconductor material that can decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen.
- a counter electrode made of a conductive material electrically connected to the semiconductor electrode, a first liquid in contact with the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode (here, circulating water in the circulation line 204), the semiconductor electrode, And a housing portion that holds the first liquid therein, and a portion of the water contained in the first liquid is hydrogenated by irradiating the semiconductor electrode with sunlight. It has a structure in which hydrogen is generated by being decomposed into oxygen.
- the oxygen outlet tube 203 is provided on the semiconductor electrode side of the hydrogen generator 201 and the hydrogen outlet tube 202 is provided on the counter electrode side. It is not limited to.
- the installation positions of the hydrogen outlet tube 201 and the oxygen outlet tube 202 may be determined in accordance with the direction of electrons flowing between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode constituting the hydrogen generator 201. Therefore, depending on the direction of the electrons flowing between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode constituting the hydrogen generator 201, the hydrogen lead-out tube 202 may be provided on the semiconductor electrode side, and the oxygen lead-out tube 203 may be provided on the counter electrode side.
- the circulating water flowing through the circulation line 204 by the power of the pump 205 is branched into a water flow flowing on the semiconductor electrode side and a water flow flowing on the counter electrode side inside the hydrogen generation unit 201.
- Hydrogen gas and oxygen gas generated by sunlight irradiation are led out of the hydrogen generator 201 from the hydrogen lead-out pipe 202 and the oxygen lead-out pipe 203.
- the circulating water is heated by sunlight, and then heat exchanged with the water flowing through the water flow line 206 by the heat exchanger 207. Thereafter, the circulating water is conducted through the circulation line 204 and supplied to the hydrogen generator 201 again.
- water may be appropriately supplied from the outside.
- the water flowing through the water flow line 206 receives heat from the circulating water flowing through the circulation line 204 in the heat exchanger 207 and becomes hot water.
- a valve 210 may be provided on the water flow line 206, and the valve may be opened and closed so that hot water can be taken out when necessary.
- the hydrogen generator 201 and the heat exchanger 207 are preferably provided adjacent to each other.
- the water pipe between the hydrogen generator 201 and the heat exchanger 207 is preferably insulated from the outside air so that the water temperature does not decrease.
- the branch of the circulation line 204 for flowing water by separating the semiconductor electrode side and the counter electrode side is not necessarily performed inside the hydrogen generation unit 201.
- a structure that branches off before being introduced into the hydrogen generation unit 201 may be employed as in a hydrogen generation system 2B that is another example of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2B.
- hydrogen gas and oxygen gas generated in the hydrogen generator 201 it is not necessary for the hydrogen gas and oxygen gas generated in the hydrogen generator 201 to be derived from the hydrogen generator 201 in a state where they are separated.
- hydrogen gas and oxygen gas generated by solar irradiation are transported to the outside of the hydrogen generation unit 201 together with circulating water. It may be a configuration. Circulating water containing hydrogen led out from the electrode side (counter electrode side) that is not irradiated with sunlight, which constitutes the hydrogen generation unit 201, is introduced into the gas-liquid separator 208a and separated into liquid and gas. The gas separated from the liquid is led out from the circulation line 204 by the hydrogen lead-out pipe 202.
- the circulating water containing oxygen led out from the electrode side (semiconductor electrode side) irradiated with sunlight constituting the hydrogen generator 201 is introduced into the heat exchanger 207 and flows through the water flow line 206. And heat exchange.
- the circulating water that has exited the heat exchanger 207 joins with the circulating water that has flowed through the other electrode, is introduced into the gas-liquid separator 208b, and is separated into liquid and gas.
- the separated gas is led out from the circulating water by the oxygen lead-out pipe 203. Thereafter, the circulating water is conducted through the circulation line 204 and supplied to the hydrogen generator 201 again.
- hydrogen is contained in the circulating water led out from the counter electrode side and oxygen is contained in the circulating water led out from the semiconductor electrode side.
- hydrogen may be generated from the semiconductor electrode side and oxygen may be generated from the counter electrode side. It is not limited to the configuration in which hydrogen is contained in the circulating water and oxygen is contained in the circulating water led out from the semiconductor electrode side.
- the circulating water on the semiconductor electrode side may contain hydrogen, and the circulating water on the counter electrode side may contain oxygen.
- the gas separated by the gas-liquid separation device 208a becomes oxygen
- the gas separated by the gas-liquid separation device 208b becomes hydrogen. Therefore, the installation positions of the hydrogen lead-out pipe 202 and the oxygen lead-out pipe 203 are reversed. Become.
- the water flow that flows on the semiconductor electrode side and the counter electrode side is such that the water on the semiconductor electrode side passes through the gas-liquid separator 208b and the water on the counter electrode side passes as in the hydrogen generation system 2D shown in FIG. 2D. It may be after passing through the gas-liquid separator 208a.
- the hydrogen generation system of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which a storage facility 209 for storing hydrogen gas is further provided on the hydrogen outlet pipe 202 as in the hydrogen generation system 2E shown in FIG. 2E.
- a storage facility 209 for storing hydrogen gas is further provided on the hydrogen outlet pipe 202 as in the hydrogen generation system 2E shown in FIG. 2E.
- the storage facility 209 can be provided in any of the configurations shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D.
- the storage facility 209 is accompanied by a gas compression mechanism.
- the storage facility 209 can be a tank-like container, but when storing hydrogen, a storage facility made of a hydrogen storage alloy may be used. If necessary, before introducing hydrogen into the storage facility 209, a facility (dehumidifier) for drying the hydrogen may be provided.
- circulation line 204 may be provided with a water inlet for adjusting the amount of water inside.
- the hydrogen generation system in the present invention is not limited to each configuration example of the hydrogen generation unit 201 described below.
- FIG. 3A shows a hydrogen generation unit 201 ⁇ / b> A that is a configuration example of the hydrogen generation unit 201.
- the hydrogen generation unit 201A has a configuration suitably used for the hydrogen generation system 2A shown in FIG. 2A.
- the hydrogen generation unit 201A includes a semiconductor electrode 301 in which a semiconductor material that is a photocatalyst is disposed on a conductive substrate, and a counter electrode made of a conductive material (a counter electrode made of a conductive material such as metal and carbon, or a metal on a conductive base material).
- a counter electrode having a supported structure) 302 and an external circuit 303 linking the semiconductor electrode 301 and the counter electrode 302.
- the semiconductor constituting the semiconductor electrode 301 is not necessarily a single-phase semiconductor, and may be a composite made up of a plurality of types of semiconductors.
- the semiconductor electrode 301 and the counter electrode 302 are in contact with the circulating water 305 as the first liquid, and the semiconductor electrode 301, the counter electrode 302 and the circulating water 305 are held inside the housing unit 304.
- a mechanism (not shown) that can apply a bias between the semiconductor electrode 301 and the counter electrode 302 may be provided.
- Circulating water 305 used for decomposition in the hydrogen generation unit 201A circulates inside the housing unit 304.
- the circulating water 305 flows through the circulation line 204 outside the hydrogen generator 201A.
- the circulating water 305 may contain a supporting electrolyte, a redox material, a sacrificial reagent, and the like.
- a part of the surface of the housing 304 on the semiconductor electrode 301 side is formed of a member that transmits sunlight.
- the semiconductor electrode 301 and the counter electrode 302 are separated by a separator 306.
- the separator 306 is preferably made of a material that allows liquid and ions contained therein to pass through but blocks gas. By separating the interior of the hydrogen generator 201A by the separator 306 into a region on the semiconductor electrode 301 side and a region on the counter electrode 302 side, the generated hydrogen gas and oxygen gas can be prevented from being mixed.
- the separator 306 does not completely separate the semiconductor electrode 301 side and the counter electrode 302 side, and the water flow path is provided at a low position. Since the gas floats to a high place, the gas mixing can be prevented by providing the flow path at a low position.
- the circulating water 305 for lubrication from one water inlet 307 to both the semiconductor electrode 301 side and the counter electrode 302 side.
- the water inlet 307 may be provided on either the semiconductor electrode side or the counter electrode side.
- Circulating water 305 is introduced from the water inlet 307 into the hydrogen generator 201A.
- the semiconductor constituting the semiconductor electrode 301 is an n-type semiconductor
- the circulating water 305 that has flowed toward the semiconductor electrode 301 generates oxygen by the reaction of the above reaction formula (1) on the electrode irradiated with sunlight.
- the excited electrons are conducted through the external circuit 303 to generate hydrogen on the counter electrode 302 by the reaction of the above reaction formula (2).
- light that is not absorbed by the semiconductor electrode 301 particularly infrared light, or light that is absorbed by the semiconductor electrode 301 but is not used in the chemical reaction of the reaction formulas (1) and (2) is emitted.
- the circulating water 305 is heated by the thermal energy.
- the circulating water 305 that flows on the semiconductor electrode 301 side is discharged from the water discharge port 308 on the semiconductor electrode 301 side to the outside of the hydrogen generator 201.
- the gas flowing on the counter electrode 302 side is discharged from the water discharge port 309 on the counter electrode 302 side.
- Oxygen and hydrogen generated on the semiconductor electrode 301 and the counter electrode 302 by the reaction of the reaction formulas (1) and (2) are discharged to the outside of the hydrogen generator 201 from the oxygen gas outlet 310 and the hydrogen gas outlet 311 respectively. Is done.
- the circulating water 305 heated by sunlight discharged from the water discharge port 308 on the semiconductor electrode 301 side is introduced into the heat exchanger 207 shown in FIG. 2A through the circulation line 204.
- heat is exchanged between the circulating water 305 used for water splitting and the second liquid (here, water) used for storing heat quantity flowing through the water flow line 206. Therefore, chemical substances such as a supporting electrolyte, a redox material, and a sacrificial reagent are not mixed in the liquid used for the purpose of accumulating heat. Therefore, the circulating water 305 as the first liquid can be adjusted to a liquid property most suitable for water splitting, and the second liquid in which the amount of heat is accumulated can be used as it is in daily life.
- the water flow discharged from the water discharge port 308 on the semiconductor electrode 301 side and the water discharge port 309 on the counter electrode 302 side may be merged on either the upstream side or the downstream side of the heat exchanger 207. As shown, it is preferable that the water flow discharged from the water discharge port 308 on the semiconductor electrode 301 side merges with the water flow discharged from the water discharge port 309 on the counter electrode 302 side after passing through the heat exchanger 207. When both water streams are merged on the upstream side of the heat exchanger 207, part of the thermal energy of sunlight stored in the water stream discharged from the water discharge port 308 on the semiconductor electrode 301 side is damaged. is there.
- FIG. 3B shows a hydrogen generation unit 201 ⁇ / b> B that is another configuration example of the hydrogen generation unit 201.
- the hydrogen generation unit 201B has a configuration suitably used for the hydrogen generation system 2B shown in FIG. 2B.
- FIG. 3B the same components as those in FIG.
- the region on the semiconductor electrode 301 side and the region on the counter electrode 302 side are completely separated by the separator 306.
- Water inlets 307 and 312 are provided on the semiconductor electrode 301 side and the counter electrode 302 side, respectively.
- a mechanism (not shown) that can apply a bias between the semiconductor electrode 301 and the counter electrode 302 may be provided.
- the hydrogen generator 201B it is necessary to branch the circulation line 204 as shown in FIG. 2B in order to provide water channels to both the semiconductor electrode 301 side and the counter electrode 302 side.
- a structure such as the hydrogen generator 201B, it is possible to more reliably prevent the generated oxygen and hydrogen from being mixed, prevent the reverse reaction of the above reaction formula (3), and more reliably prevent hydrogen explosion. It becomes possible.
- the circulating water 305 introduced from the water inlets 307 and 312 generates oxygen and hydrogen by the reaction of the above reaction formulas (1) and (2) on the semiconductor electrode 301 and the counter electrode 302, respectively, and then the water outlet Discharged from 308 and 309.
- FIG. 3C shows a hydrogen generation unit 201 ⁇ / b> C that is still another configuration example of the hydrogen generation unit 201.
- the hydrogen generation unit 201C has a configuration suitably used for the hydrogen generation systems 2C to 2E shown in FIGS. 2C to 2E.
- the same reference numerals are used for the same components as in FIGS.
- the hydrogen generator 201C has a configuration in which an oxygen outlet pipe and a hydrogen outlet pipe are not provided. Oxygen and hydrogen generated on the semiconductor electrode 301 and the counter electrode 302 are discharged together with the circulating water 305 from the water discharge port 308 on the semiconductor electrode 301 side and the water discharge port 309 on the counter electrode 302 side, respectively.
- the discharged circulating water 305 and gas mixture are introduced into gas-liquid separators 208a and 208b, respectively, and separated into gas and liquid, as shown in FIGS. 2C to 2E.
- the separated gases are led out from the hydrogen lead-out pipe 202 and the oxygen lead-out pipe 203, respectively.
- the separation method may be any method such as heating, vibration, ultrasonic wave, stirring, and centrifugal separation, and a plurality of gas-liquid separation devices may be arranged in series for reliable separation.
- Separation of water and hydrogen discharged from the water discharge port 309 on the counter electrode 302 side is performed before joining the water flow discharged from the water discharge port 308 on the semiconductor electrode 301 side as in the configuration shown in FIGS. 2C and 2E. It is desirable to be performed.
- the gas-liquid separation device 208b may be installed before heat exchange in the heat exchanger 207, but heat loss In order to make the temperature as small as possible, it is preferable after heat exchange as in the hydrogen generation systems 2C to 2E. In particular, in order to completely remove excess residual gas from the water circulation line 204, the gas-liquid separation device 208b after joining with the water discharged from the water discharge port 309 on the counter electrode 302 side as in the hydrogen generation systems 2C and 2E. It is desirable to be provided.
- gas-liquid separation devices may be provided both before and after the merge.
- FIGS. 2A to 2E show configuration examples of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- the same components as those in FIGS. 2A to 2E are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
- the configuration of the hydrogen generation unit 201 is not limited to the configuration shown in the first embodiment.
- the fuel cell 401 is further incorporated in the hydrogen generation systems 2A to 2E of the first embodiment, and the hydrogen lead-out pipe 202 that leads out the hydrogen generated in the hydrogen generation unit 201 to the outside And the heat exchanger 207 exchanges heat with the circulation line 204 so that the heated water flow line 206 is electrically connected to the fuel cell 401.
- a mechanism for supplying the hydrogen generated in the hydrogen generator 201 to the fuel cell 401 is realized by the hydrogen lead-out pipe 202 connected to the fuel cell 401.
- the fuel cell 401 may use any power generation type such as a solid polymer type, a solid oxide type, or a phosphoric acid type fuel cell.
- a storage facility may be provided on the hydrogen outlet pipe 202 and the oxygen outlet pipe 203 as necessary.
- the storage facility is preferably accompanied by a gas compression mechanism.
- the storage facility may be a tank-like container, but when storing hydrogen, a storage facility made of a hydrogen storage alloy may be used.
- the circulation line 204 may be provided with a water inlet for adjusting the amount of water inside.
- a valve 405 may be installed in a portion after being heated by the fuel cell 401. By opening and closing the valve 405, hot water can be obtained when necessary.
- the water flowing through the water flow line 206 before being subjected to heat exchange by the heat exchanger 207 is converted into a heat exchanger. It is good also as a structure which provided the bypass line 403 which joins again between the water flow line 206 and the heat exchanger 207, and the fuel cell 401, without letting 207 pass. Since the bypass line 403 is used as necessary, a valve 404 is provided.
- the performance of the fuel cell when the temperature of the stack part constituting the fuel cell becomes unstable, the performance of the fuel cell also becomes unstable. Also in the present invention, there is a problem that the performance of the fuel cell 401 becomes unstable because the temperature of the liquid flowing in the water flow line 206 heated by the heat exchanger 207 varies. On the other hand, according to the configuration of the hydrogen generation system 4B, when the temperature of the water exchanged in the heat exchanger 207 is too high, the water introduced into the fuel cell 401 by cold water is opened by opening the valve 404. The temperature can be adjusted.
- the hydrogen generation unit 201 does not separate the hydrogen and oxygen from the water, and is provided separately with the water flow.
- the gas-liquid separators 208a and 208b can be separated.
- bypass line 403 and the valve 404 may or may not be installed.
- a storage facility 209 may be provided on the hydrogen outlet pipe 202 as in a hydrogen generation system 4D that is another example of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 4D.
- the storage facility 209 is preferably accompanied by a gas compression mechanism.
- the storage facility 209 can be a tank-like container, but when storing hydrogen, a storage facility made of a hydrogen storage alloy may be used. If necessary, before introducing hydrogen into the storage facility 209, a facility (dehumidifier) for drying the hydrogen may be provided.
- hydrogen generation system 4D hydrogen could not be generated in the time zone when the solar light was not irradiated on the hydrogen generation unit 201, but hydrogen was not generated in the time zone when the solar light was irradiated.
- By storing in the storage facility 209 it becomes possible to supply hydrogen to the fuel cell 401 even in a non-irradiated time zone.
- a bypass line 403 and a valve 404 are installed, but these are not necessarily installed.
- hydrogen and oxygen are separated by gas-liquid separators 208a and 208b provided outside the hydrogen generation unit 201.
- gas-liquid separators 208a and 208b provided outside the hydrogen generation unit 201.
- hydrogen generation is performed. It may be performed inside the unit 201.
- FIGS. 2A to 2E and FIGS. 4A to 4D show configuration examples of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- 5A to 5D the same components as those in FIGS. 2A to 2E and FIGS. 4A to 4D are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
- the configuration of the hydrogen generation unit 201 is not limited to the configuration shown in the first embodiment.
- the hydrogen generation system 5A shown in FIG. 5A is obtained by collecting the heat generated in the fuel cell 401 and the heat generated in the hydrogen generation unit 201 in the configuration of the hydrogen generation system according to the first and second embodiments.
- a hot water storage tank 501 for storing hot water is further provided.
- the hydrogen generation system 5A uses the heat quantity obtained in the heat exchanger (first heat exchanger) 207 and the heat exchanger (second heat exchanger) 402 provided in the fuel cell 401 as the hot water storage tank 501.
- the heat exchanger (third heat exchanger) 502 provided in FIG. 4 the liquid exchanged with the liquid (third liquid) flowing through the water flow line 503 is accumulated.
- the water flow line 206 constitutes a circulation line that circulates to the heat exchanger 207 again after heat exchange with the water flow line 503 in the heat exchanger 502 provided in the hot water storage tank 501.
- the water flow line 206 further includes a pump 504 for circulating water.
- the liquid flowing through the water flow line 206 is preferably pure water in order to prevent the fuel cell 401 from corrosion, but may be liquid such as antifreeze.
- the hot water stored in the hot water storage tank 501 is distributed through the water flow line 503 by providing, for example, a valve 505 on the water flow line 503 and opening and closing the valve 505 as necessary.
- the hydrogen generation unit 201 can solve the conventional problem that hot water cannot be stably supplied in a time zone with a short solar irradiation time, that is, at night, in bad weather, and in winter. Can do.
- the hot water storage tank 501 by providing the hot water storage tank 501, the heat generated in the hydrogen generator 201 and the fuel cell 401 during the time zone irradiated with sunlight can be once stored in the hot water storage tank 501. It is possible to supply hot water stably even during bad weather and in the winter, when the solar irradiation time is short.
- the hot water tank 501 is preferably covered with a heat insulating material or the like.
- a storage facility may be provided on the hydrogen outlet pipe 202 and the oxygen outlet pipe 203 as necessary.
- the storage facility is preferably accompanied by a gas compression mechanism.
- the storage facility may be a tank-like container, but when storing hydrogen, a storage facility made of a hydrogen storage alloy may be used. If necessary, a facility (dehumidifier) for drying hydrogen or oxygen may be provided before introducing hydrogen or oxygen into the storage facility.
- circulation line 204 may be provided with a water inlet for adjusting the amount of water inside.
- the configuration of the hydrogen generation system 5A is similar to the hydrogen generation system 4B of the second embodiment, as in the hydrogen generation system 5B that is another example of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 5B. It can also be set as the structure which installed the bypass line 403 and the valve 404. FIG.
- the cold water used for adjusting the temperature of the water introduced into the fuel cell 401 is not necessarily performed by the bypass line 403 provided in the water flow line 206. For example, it is performed by providing a mechanism for introducing city water. Also good.
- a hydrogen generation system 5C which is another example of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 5C, does not separate hydrogen, oxygen, and water in the hydrogen generation system 5B, and does not perform hydrogen separation with the water flow. At the same time, it is led out and separated by the gas-liquid separators 208a and 208b.
- the hydrogen generation system 5C is also provided with a bypass line 403 and a valve 404, but these are not necessarily installed.
- a hydrogen generation system 5D which is another example of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 5D, has a configuration in which a storage facility 209 is further provided on the hydrogen outlet pipe 202 in the hydrogen generation system 5C.
- the storage facility 209 is preferably accompanied by a gas compression mechanism.
- the storage facility 209 can be a tank-like container, but when storing hydrogen, a storage facility made of a hydrogen storage alloy may be used. If necessary, before introducing hydrogen into the storage facility 209, a facility (dehumidifier) for drying the hydrogen may be provided.
- hydrogen generation system 5D hydrogen was not able to be generated in the time zone when the solar light was not radiated to the hydrogen generation unit 201, but the hydrogen storage facility was installed during the time zone when the sunlight was radiated. By storing in 209, hydrogen can be supplied to the fuel cell 401 even in a non-irradiated time zone.
- bypass line 403 and the valve 404 are provided also in the hydrogen generation system 5D, these are not necessarily installed.
- FIGS. 2A to 2E, 4A to 4D, and 5A to 5D show configuration examples of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
- 6A to 6C the same components as those in FIGS. 2A to 2E, 4A to 4D, and 5A to 5D are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
- a hydrogen generation system 6A shown in FIG. 6A has a configuration in which a fuel cell 401 and a hot water tank 501 are further provided in the hydrogen generation system of the first embodiment, similar to the hydrogen generation system of the third embodiment.
- the relationship between the fuel cell 401 and the hot water tank 501 is different from that of the hydrogen generation system of the third embodiment.
- the water flow line 206 that exchanges heat with the circulation line 204 in the heat exchanger 207 is supplied from a portion in the temperature range where the temperature of water inside the hot water tank 501 is low, and heat exchange is performed. Heat is exchanged with the circulation line 204 in the vessel 207 and is supplied to the intermediate temperature region inside the hot water storage tank 501. Water flowing through the water flow line 206 is circulated by the power of the pump 504 provided on the water flow line 206. In addition, city water is preferably introduced through a line 601 into the low temperature portion inside the hot water tank 501.
- heat exchange in the fuel cell 401 is performed by water flowing through the water flow line 602.
- the water flowing through the water flow line 602 is supplied from the low temperature region inside the hot water storage tank 501, exchanges heat with the fuel cell 401 via the heat exchanger (second heat exchanger) 402, and is stored in the hot water storage tank 501. Water is supplied to the hot part. Water flowing through the water flow line 602 is driven by the power of a pump 603 provided on the water flow line 602.
- the hydrogen generation system 6A has a configuration in which the recovery of the heat generated in the hydrogen generation unit 201 and the recovery of the heat generated in the fuel cell 401 are performed in parallel via the water flow line 206 and the water flow line 602. .
- the hot water accumulated in the hot water tank 501 is taken out through the water flow line 604.
- the extracted hot water is mixed with the low-temperature water supplied by the bypass line 605 and adjusted to a temperature suitable for the purpose of use.
- the supplied low-temperature water does not necessarily have to be branched from the water flow line 206. Even if it is branched from the water flow line 601, another water flow line through which low-temperature water flows is provided. You may do it.
- Extraction of hot water in a high temperature range from the hot water storage tank 501 and circulation of water flowing through the bypass line 605 are performed by the power of the pump 609 and the pump 610, respectively.
- the water flow line 601, the water flow line 604, and the bypass line 605 are each provided with a valve 606, a valve 607, and a valve 608, and it is preferable to open and close the valve so that water flows only when necessary. .
- a hydrogen generation system 6B which is another example of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 6B, has a configuration in which a radiator 611 is further installed on the circulation line 204 in the hydrogen generation system 6A.
- the heat exchanger 207 heat exchange is not performed between the circulation line 204 and the water flow line 206, so that the temperature of the hydrogen generation unit 201 rises.
- the band structure of the semiconductor used for the semiconductor electrode fluctuates and the physical properties of the semiconductor do not exhibit the designed characteristics.
- the radiator 611 on the circulation line 204 as in the hydrogen generation system 6B, the temperature rise of the circulation line 204 can be suppressed, and the above-described problems can be solved.
- the installation location of the radiator 611 is not particularly limited as long as it is on the circulation line 204, but in order to introduce water having a temperature as low as possible into the hydrogen generation unit 201, the installation place of the radiator 611 is on the circulation line 204. It is desirable to have just before circulating water is introduced.
- the water flow line 206 performs heat exchange with the heat exchanger 207 and then returns to the hot water tank 501. Without being mixed with the hot water in the high temperature range taken out from the hot water storage tank 501.
- the extracted hot water is mixed with the low-temperature water supplied by the bypass line 605 and adjusted to a temperature suitable for the purpose of use. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6C, the supplied low-temperature water does not necessarily have to be branched from the water flow line 206.
- the temperature distribution in the hot water storage tank 501 is only the low temperature part and the high temperature part, and the formation and maintenance of the temperature boundary layer is facilitated.
- the gas-liquid separation devices 208a and 208b for separating hydrogen and oxygen from water are installed, and the storage equipment 209 for storing hydrogen. Can be applied to the hydrogen lead-out line 202. Since the method of installation is as described above, it is omitted here.
- the hydrogen generation system includes the hydrogen generation unit (here, the hydrogen generation unit 201) and the first heat exchanger (here, the heat exchanger) that are essential components of the hydrogen generation system of the present invention. 207), with respect to a mechanism (here, circulation line 204 and pump 205) that introduces the first liquid cooled in the first heat exchanger (here, circulation water in circulation line 204) into the hydrogen generator. Furthermore, a fuel cell (here, fuel cell 401), a hot water tank (here, hot water tank 501), and a second liquid (here, water in the water flow line 206) heated by the first heat exchanger are used.
- a fuel cell here, fuel cell 401
- a hot water tank here, hot water tank 501
- a second liquid here, water in the water flow line 206 heated by the first heat exchanger are used.
- water as a third liquid is exchanged by heat exchange between the fuel cell and a mechanism (here, the water flow line 206 and the pump 504) that joins the hot water in the hot water tank or supplies it as hot water.
- a second heat exchanger here, heat exchanger 402 that heats the water in the water flow line 602 and a mechanism (here, the water line) that joins the heated third liquid with the hot water in the hot water tank. 602 and pump 603).
- FIGS. 2A to 2E, 4A to 4D, 5A to 5D, and 6A to 6C show configuration examples of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.
- 7A to 7C the same components as those in FIGS. 2A to 2E, 4A to 4D, 5A to 5D, and 6A to 6C are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
- a hydrogen generation system 7A shown in FIG. 7A has a configuration in which a fuel cell 401 and a hot water tank 501 are further provided in the hydrogen generation system of the first embodiment, similar to the hydrogen generation system of the fourth embodiment.
- the relationship between the fuel cell 401 and the hot water storage tank 501 is different from that of the hydrogen generation system of the fourth embodiment.
- the water flow line 206 is supplied with water from a low-temperature portion inside the hot water tank 501 by the power of the pump 504 installed on the water flow line 206, and in the heat exchanger 207, the circulation line After heat is exchanged with 204, heat is exchanged with the fuel cell 401 in the heat exchanger 402, and the water in the hot water storage tank 501 flows into the high temperature portion.
- the hydrogen generation system 7 ⁇ / b> A has a configuration in which the recovery of heat generated in the hydrogen generation unit 201 and the recovery of heat generated in the fuel cell 401 are performed in series via the water flow line 206.
- Cold water (preferably city water) is introduced into the low temperature portion of the hot water tank through the water flow line 601.
- Hot water accumulated in the hot water tank 501 is taken out through the water flow line 604 by the power of the pump 609.
- the extracted hot water is mixed with the low-temperature water supplied by the bypass line 605 and adjusted to a temperature suitable for the purpose of use.
- the supplied low-temperature water does not necessarily have to be branched from the water flow line 206 as shown in FIG. 6A, and even if branched from the water flow line 601, another water flow line through which low-temperature water flows is provided. May be.
- the water flow line 601, the water flow line 604, and the water flow line 605 are provided with a valve 606, a valve 607, and a valve 608, respectively, and the valve is opened and closed as necessary so that water can be conducted.
- a hydrogen generation system 7B which is another example of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 7B, uses water flowing through the water flow line 206 in the hydrogen generation system 7A before being subjected to heat exchange by the heat exchanger 207.
- the water flow line 206 and the bypass line 403 that joins the heat exchanger 207 and the fuel cell 401 again are provided without passing through the heat exchanger 207. Since the bypass line 403 is used as necessary, a valve 404 is provided.
- the temperature of the water introduced into the fuel cell 401 by cold water can be adjusted by opening the valve 404. .
- the water used for adjusting the temperature of the water does not necessarily have to be supplied by the bypass line 403, and may be supplied by being branched from the water flow line 601, or a water flow line through which low-temperature water flows is provided. It is good also as a structure supplied.
- FIG. 7C which is another example of the present embodiment, has a configuration in which a heat radiator 611 is further provided on the circulation line 204 in the hydrogen generation system 7B.
- a heat radiator 611 is further provided on the circulation line 204 in the hydrogen generation system 7B.
- the hydrogen generation system includes the hydrogen generation unit (here, the hydrogen generation unit 201) and the first heat exchanger (here, the heat exchanger) that are essential components of the hydrogen generation system of the present invention. 207), with respect to a mechanism (here, circulation line 204 and pump 205) that introduces the first liquid cooled in the first heat exchanger (here, circulation water in circulation line 204) into the hydrogen generator.
- a fuel cell here, fuel cell 401
- a hot water tank here, hot water tank 501
- a second liquid here, water in the water flow line 206 heated in the first heat exchanger.
- a second heat exchanger (here, heat exchanger 402) that is heated by heat exchange with the fuel cell, and the second liquid heated in the second heat exchanger is used as hot water in the hot water storage tank.
- Machine to join It said configured to include a (water flow line 206 and pump 504 in this case).
- FIGS. 2A to 2E, 4A to 4D, 5A to 5D, 6A to 6C, and 7A to 7C are denoted by the same reference numerals, Omitted.
- a hydrogen generation system 8A shown in FIG. 8A has a configuration in which a fuel cell 401 and a hot water tank 501 are further provided in the hydrogen generation system of the first embodiment, similarly to the hydrogen generation system of the fourth embodiment. And the method of using the water in the water storage tank 501 are different from those of the hydrogen generation system of the fourth embodiment.
- a water flow line 601 through which city water preferably flows is branched into a water flow through the water flow line 206 and the water flow line 604 before entering the hot water tank 501.
- the water flow flowing through the water flow line 206 is heat-exchanged with the circulation line 204 in the heat exchanger 207, and then the water temperature of the hot water storage tank 501 is supplied to the middle temperature region.
- the water flow flowing through the water flow line 604 is heated inside the hot water tank 501 in a heat exchanger (third heat exchanger) 801 installed therein.
- the heated water passes through the water flow line 604 as it is and is led out to the outside and used for daily life.
- the water flow line 206 and the water flow line 604 are provided with a valve 802 and a valve 607, respectively, and it is desirable that they can be circulated as needed by opening and closing these valves.
- heat exchange with the fuel cell 401 is performed by water flowing through the water flow line 602.
- the water flowing through the water flow line 602 is supplied by branching from the middle temperature region inside the hot water storage tank 501 or directly from the water flow line 601, and is connected to the fuel cell 401 via the heat exchanger (second heat exchanger) 402. Heat exchange is performed, and the water in the hot water tank 501 is supplied to the high-temperature part.
- the water flowing through the water flow line 602 is circulated by the power of the pump 603.
- the water flow line 601 is branched and supplied into the hot water storage tank 501, so that a low temperature layer is provided inside the hot water storage tank 501, and water is supplied to the water flow line 602 from this low temperature portion. Also good.
- Hot water in the hot water tank 501 is discharged outside the hot water tank 501 through the water flow line 804 using the power of the pump 803.
- the discharged hot water is preferably used mainly for heating applications. It is desirable that the water flow line 804 is provided with a valve 805 so that it can be taken out as necessary.
- the water flowing through the water flow line 604 used for daily use is not stored in the hot water storage tank for a long period of time, so that the risk of contamination with germs and the like is reduced.
- the water flow line 604 and the water flow line 804 have a structure in which a bypass line 605 is connected to the water flow line 206 or the water flow line 601, and water is used by mixing the obtained hot water and low-temperature water. It can be adjusted to a temperature suitable for the purpose.
- valve 806 and a valve 807 are installed on the bypass line 605 so that the amount of low-temperature water mixed with the water flow line 604 and the water flow line 804 can be adjusted.
- a hydrogen generation system 8B which is another example of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 8B, has a configuration in which a radiator 611 is further provided on the circulation line 204 in the hydrogen generation system 8A.
- a radiator 611 is further provided on the circulation line 204 in the hydrogen generation system 8A.
- the water flow line 206 performs heat exchange with the heat exchanger 207, and then returns to the hot water tank 501. Without being mixed with the hot water in the high temperature range taken out from the hot water storage tank 501.
- the extracted hot water is mixed with the low-temperature water supplied by the bypass line 605 and adjusted to a temperature suitable for the purpose of use.
- the low-temperature water to be supplied does not necessarily have to be branched and supplied from the water flow line 206 as shown in FIG. 8A, and a water flow line through which low-temperature water flows is provided separately from the water flow line 601. May be supplied.
- valve 806 and the valve 807 are installed on the bypass line 605 so that the amount of low-temperature water mixed with the water flow line 601 and the water flow line 804 can be adjusted. .
- the water flowing through the water flow line 602 that exchanges heat with the fuel cell 401 may be branched from the water flow line 601 as shown in FIG. 8C, or a water flow line once branched from the water flow line 601 is provided to provide the hot water storage tank 501. It is also possible to form a layer in the low temperature region and supply from there.
- the water flow line 602 is preferably provided with a valve 808.
- the temperature distribution in the hot water storage tank 501 is only the high temperature part, or only the low temperature part and the high temperature part, and the formation and maintenance of the temperature boundary layer is facilitated.
- the gas-liquid separation devices 208a and 208b for separating hydrogen and oxygen from water are installed, and the storage facility 209 for storing hydrogen. Can be applied to the hydrogen lead-out line 202. Since the installation method is as described above, it is omitted here.
- the hydrogen generation system includes the hydrogen generation unit (here, the hydrogen generation unit 201) and the first heat exchanger (here, the heat exchanger) that are essential components of the hydrogen generation system of the present invention. 207), with respect to a mechanism (here, circulation line 204 and pump 205) that introduces the first liquid cooled in the first heat exchanger (here, circulation water in circulation line 204) into the hydrogen generator. Furthermore, a fuel cell (here, fuel cell 401), a hot water tank (here, hot water tank 501), and a second liquid (here, water in the water flow line 206) heated by the first heat exchanger are used.
- a fuel cell here, fuel cell 401
- a hot water tank here, hot water tank 501
- a second liquid here, water in the water flow line 206 heated by the first heat exchanger are used.
- Water as a third liquid (here, by a heat exchange between the fuel cell and a mechanism (here, the water flow line 206 and the pump 802) that joins the hot water in the hot water tank or supplies it as hot water.
- a second heat exchanger (here, heat exchanger 402) that heats the water in the water flow line 602, and a mechanism that combines the heated third liquid with the hot water in the hot water tank (here, the water flow line). 602 and pump 603) and the hot water tank, and the fourth liquid is obtained by heat exchange between the hot water in the hot water tank and water as the fourth liquid (here, water in the water flow line 601). It can be said that it is the structure provided with the 3rd heat exchanger (here heat exchanger 801) to heat.
- FIGS. 2A to 2E, 4A to 4D, 5A to 5D, 6A to 6C, 7A to 7C, and 8A to 8C are the same. Reference numerals are used and description thereof is omitted.
- a hydrogen generation system 9A shown in FIG. 9A has a configuration in which a fuel cell 401 and a hot water tank 501 are further provided in the hydrogen generation system of the first embodiment, as in the hydrogen generation system of the fifth embodiment. And the method of using the water in the water storage tank 501 are different from the hydrogen generation system of the fifth embodiment.
- a water flow line 601 through which city water preferably flows is branched into a water flow line 206 and a water flow through the water flow line 604 before entering the hot water tank 501.
- the water flow line 206 branches from the water flow line 601 and then performs heat exchange with the circulation line 204 in the heat exchanger 207. After being heated in the heat exchanger 207, heat exchange is performed via the fuel cell 401 and the heat exchanger 402, and after further heating, the heat flows into the high temperature region of the hot water tank 501.
- the water flow line 604 is heated through the heat exchanger 801 inside the hot water tank 501.
- the hot water accumulated in the hot water storage tank 501 is used for heating by the water flow line 804 using the power of the pump 803, and the hot water heated in the hot water storage tank 501 is used for the hot water supply application. It is desirable.
- the water flow line 604 and the water flow line 804 are provided with a valve 607 and a valve 805, respectively, so that they can be taken out as necessary.
- the water flow line 604 and the water flow line 804 are connected to a bypass line 605 branched at a front portion (a portion upstream from the heat exchanger 207) heated in the heat exchanger 207 of the water flow line 206, respectively.
- the water temperature can be adjusted to a temperature suitable for the purpose of use.
- valve 806 and a valve 807 are installed on the bypass line 605 so that the amount of low-temperature water mixed with the water flow line 604 and the water flow line 804 can be adjusted.
- the hydrogen generation system 9B is water flowing through the water flow line 206 in the hydrogen generation system 9A before being heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger 207.
- a structure in which a water flow line 206 and a bypass line 403 that joins the water (water upstream of the heat exchanger 207) between the heat exchanger 207 and the fuel cell 401 again without passing through the heat exchanger 207 are provided. It has become. Since the bypass line 403 is used as necessary, a valve 404 is provided.
- the temperature of the water exchanged in the heat exchanger 207 is too high, the temperature of the water introduced into the fuel cell 401 by cold water can be adjusted by opening the valve 404. it can.
- the water used for adjusting the temperature of the water does not necessarily have to be supplied by the bypass line 403, and may be supplied by being branched from the water flow line 601, or a water flow line through which low-temperature water flows is provided. It is good also as a structure supplied.
- FIG. 9C which is another example of the present embodiment, has a configuration in which a heat radiator 611 is further provided on the circulation line 204 in the hydrogen generation system 9B.
- a heat radiator 611 is further provided on the circulation line 204 in the hydrogen generation system 9B.
- the hydrogen generation system includes the hydrogen generation unit (here, the hydrogen generation unit 201) and the first heat exchanger (here, the heat exchanger) that are essential components of the hydrogen generation system of the present invention. 207), with respect to a mechanism (here, circulation line 204 and pump 205) that introduces the first liquid cooled in the first heat exchanger (here, circulation water in circulation line 204) into the hydrogen generator.
- a fuel cell here, fuel cell 401
- a hot water tank here, hot water tank 501
- a second liquid here, water in the water flow line 206 heated in the first heat exchanger.
- a second heat exchanger (here, heat exchanger 402) that is heated by heat exchange with the fuel cell, and the second liquid heated in the second heat exchanger is used as hot water in the hot water storage tank.
- Machine to join (Here, the water flow line 206 and the pump 802) are provided inside the hot water storage tank, and the heat exchange between the hot water in the hot water storage tank and the water as the third liquid (here, water in the water flow line 601). It can be said that it is the structure provided with the 3rd heat exchanger (here heat exchanger 801) which heats the 3rd liquid.
- FIGS. 2A to 2E show each configuration example of the hydrogen generation system according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention.
- 10A and 10B are the same as FIGS. 2A to 2E, 4A to 4D, 5A to 5D, 6A to 6C, 7A to 7C, 8A to 8C, and 9A to 9C.
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- heat is exchanged among the circulation line 204, the water flow line 1001, and the water flow line 1002 in the heat exchanger (first heat exchanger) 207.
- the water flow line 1001 is a water flow line mainly used for heating applications
- the water flow line 1002 is a water flow line that flows from a high temperature region of the hot water tank 501 to a low temperature region or a middle temperature region.
- the water flow line 1001 and the water flow line 1002 each include a pump 1003 and a pump 1004 as power sources.
- the water flow line 601 is connected to the low temperature region of the hot water tank 501. It is desirable that the water flow line 601 is provided with a valve 606 so that it can flow as required.
- the heat exchange with the fuel cell 401 is performed in the heat exchanger (second heat exchanger) 402 with the water flowing through the water flow line 602.
- the water flow line 602 is provided with a pump 603 as a power source.
- the water flow line 602 is configured to flow low temperature water by branching the low temperature region of the hot water tank 501 or the water flow line 601.
- the water flow line 602 is configured to flow to the high temperature region of the hot water tank 501 after exchanging heat with the fuel cell 401.
- Hot water in the high temperature region of the hot water storage tank 501 is used for hot water supply through the water flow line 604 by the power of the pump 803. It is desirable that the water flow line 604 is provided with a valve 607 so that it can be taken out as necessary.
- the water flow line 604 and the water flow line 1001 are provided with a bypass line 605 and a bypass line 1005, respectively.
- the water temperature is adjusted to a temperature suitable for the purpose of use. It is configured to be able to.
- the bypass line 605 is a line formed by branching a line from a low-temperature portion after heat is applied by the heat exchanger 207 in the water flow line 1002, a line from a low-temperature region of the hot water tank, or a water flow line 601.
- the bypass line 1005 is a similar line or a line formed by branching the bypass line 605.
- bypass line 605 and the bypass line 1005 are provided with a valve 806 and a valve 807 so that they can flow as needed.
- a valve 1006 is also installed on the water flow line 1001 so that it can flow as necessary.
- a hydrogen generation system 10B which is another example of the present embodiment, has a configuration in which a radiator 611 is further provided on the circulation line 204 in the hydrogen generation system 10A. With this configuration, even when heat exchange cannot be performed in the heat exchanger 207 for some reason, the temperature of the water flowing through the circulation line 204 can be lowered by the radiator 611. Since the installation method of the radiator 611 is as described above, it is omitted here.
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- the hydrogen generation system 11A shown in FIG. 11A has the same configuration as the hydrogen generation system 5A of Embodiment 3, but the operation method is different. Note that the configuration of the hydrogen generation unit 201 is not limited to the configuration shown in the first embodiment.
- Hydrogen generation system contains liquid inside. Therefore, when the temperature of the liquid decreases and freezes, the hydrogen generation system may be damaged. In addition, if the hydrogen generation unit is covered with snow due to snow accumulation, the hydrogen generation unit is not irradiated with sunlight, and a water splitting reaction cannot be caused.
- the temperature of the circulating water (first liquid) in the circulation line 204 is such that the liquid (second liquid) in the water flow line 206 and the water in the water flow line 503 are used.
- the circulation line 204 is circulated by heat exchange between the circulation water in the circulation line 204 and the liquid in the water flow line 206 or the water in the water flow line 503. It has a mechanism that can heat water. Specifically, the amount of heat flowing from the circulation line 204 toward the hot water storage tank 501 during normal operation is returned to the circulation line 204 to prevent freezing and snow melting.
- the water flowing through the water flow line 206 can be made to flow backward so that the liquid flowing through the circulation line 206 becomes heat exchanger 502 ⁇ heat exchanger 402 ⁇ heat exchanger 207. That's fine.
- the amount of heat accumulated in the hot water storage tank 501 in the heat exchanger 502 is given to the liquid flowing in the water flow line 206, and further in the heat exchanger 207 from the liquid flowing in the circulation line 206. Given to the liquid flowing through.
- the configuration of the hydrogen generation system 11A can be used together with the hydrogen generation systems of the first to eighth embodiments.
- a hydrogen generation system 11B which is another example of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 11B, has a configuration in which a bypass line 1101 is provided that enables hot water to be distributed from the hot water storage tank 501 to the circulation line 204. Yes.
- the hydrogen generation unit 201 when the hydrogen generation unit 201 is covered with snow and is not irradiated with sunlight, or when water inside the hydrogen generation system 11B may freeze, it is provided on the bypass line 1101.
- the valve 1102 By operating the valve 1102 and introducing hot water into the circulation line 204, freezing can be prevented or snow can be melted.
- the bypass line 1101 has a configuration in which a pump 1103 is installed as a power source.
- the configuration of the hydrogen generation system 11B can be used together with the systems of the first to eighth embodiments.
- a hydrogen generation system 11C as another example of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 11C is further provided with a valve 1104 and a lead-out line 1105 on the circulation line 204 in the hydrogen generation system 11B, and the liquid inside the circulation line 204 is externally supplied. It has a structure that can be discharged.
- the valve 1104 is operated to remove the liquid inside the circulation line 204 from the outlet line 1105 to the outside. It is possible to prevent the hydrogen generation system 11C from being damaged.
- the hydrogen generation system 11C can be easily restored by preparing a refill liquid and refilling it.
- the configuration of the hydrogen generation system 11C can be used together with the hydrogen generation systems of the first to eighth embodiments and the hydrogen generation systems 11A and 11B of the present embodiment.
- gas-liquid separation devices 208a and 208b for separating hydrogen and oxygen from water are provided (see FIG. 11D), and hydrogen is stored.
- a configuration (see FIG. 11E) in which the storage facility 209 is installed on the hydrogen lead-out line 202 is applicable. Since the method of installation is as described above, it is omitted here.
- the hydrogen generation systems of Embodiments 1 to 9 described above are systems that generate hot water as well as systems that generate hydrogen. Therefore, the configuration of the hydrogen generation system of Embodiments 1 to 9 and the description thereof can be applied to the configuration of the embodiment of the hot water generation system of the present invention and the description thereof at the same time.
- the hot water generation system of the present invention is a solar water heater that holds the first liquid and heats at least a part of the first liquid when irradiated with sunlight, a fuel cell, It is a system comprising a mechanism for supplying hot water using heat recovered from the first liquid heated in a solar water heater and heat generated in the fuel cell.
- the hot water system of the present invention cools the first liquid heated in the solar water heater, the fuel cell, and the solar water heater by heat exchange with a second liquid, and the second A first heat exchanger that heats the second liquid, and a second heat that further heats the second liquid by heat exchange between the fuel cell and the second liquid heated in the first heat exchanger. 2 heat exchangers, and a system for supplying hot water using the second liquid heated in the second heat exchanger may be used.
- the hydrogen generation unit is used in the hot water generation system according to the present invention.
- the hydrogen generation unit Corresponds to a solar water heater.
- the hydrogen generation system according to the present invention can recover not only hydrogen energy obtained by decomposing water by irradiation with sunlight, but also heat energy from circulating water heated by sunlight to obtain hot water. Therefore, it is possible to use solar energy with high efficiency, and it is useful as a power generation system for home use.
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水を含む第1の液体を保持し、太陽光が照射されることによって、前記第1の液体に含まれる水の一部が水素と酸素とに分解され、かつ、前記第1の液体の少なくとも一部が加熱される、水素生成部と、
前記水素生成部において加熱された前記第1の液体と第2の液体との熱交換によって、前記第1の液体を冷却し、かつ、前記第2の液体を加熱する、第1の熱交換器と、
前記第1の熱交換器において冷却された前記第1の液体を、前記水素生成部に導入する機構と、
を備えている。
第1の液体を保持し、太陽光が照射されることによって、前記第1の液体の少なくとも一部を加熱する太陽熱温水器と、
燃料電池と、
前記太陽熱温水器において加熱された前記第1の液体から回収された熱と、前記燃料電池で発生した熱とを利用して、湯を供給する機構と、
を備えた、システムである。
(化1)
4h++2H2O → O2↑+4H+ (1)
(化2)
4e-+4H+ → 2H2↑ (2)
(化3)
2H2+O2 → 2H2O (3)
図2A~図2Eは、本発明の実施の形態1における水素生成システムの各構成例を示す。
図3Aに、水素生成部201の一構成例である水素生成部201Aを示す。水素生成部201Aは、図2Aに示す水素生成システム2Aに好適に用いられる構成である。水素生成部201Aは、光触媒である半導体材料を導電基板の上に配置した半導体電極301と、導電性材料からなる対極(金属および炭素等の導体物質からなる対極、もしくは、導電基材に金属を担持した構造を有した対極)302と、半導体電極301と対極302とを連結する外部回路303と、を有する。半導体電極301を構成する半導体は、必ずしも単相の半導体である必要はなく、複数種類の半導体からなる複合体でもよい。半導体電極301および対極302は第1の液体としての循環水305と接しており、半導体電極301、対極302および循環水305は、筐体部304の内部に保持されている。
図3Bに、水素生成部201の別の構成例である水素生成部201Bを示す。水素生成部201Bは、図2Bに示す水素生成システム2Bに好適に用いられる構成である。図3Bにおいて、図3Aと同じ構成要素については同じ符号を用い、説明は省略する。
図3Cに、水素生成部201のさらに別の構成例である水素生成部201Cを示す。水素生成部201Cは、図2C~2Eに示す水素生成システム2C~2Eに好適に用いられる構成である。図3Cにおいて、図3Aおよび図3Bと同じ構成要素については同じ符号を用い、説明は省略する。
図4A~図4Dは、本発明の実施の形態2における水素生成システムの各構成例を示す。図4A~図4Dにおいて、図2A~図2Eと同じ構成要素については、同じ符号を用い、説明は省略する。なお、水素生成部201の構成は、実施の形態1に示した構成に限るものではない。
図5A~図5Dは、本発明の実施の形態3における水素生成システムの各構成例を示す。図5A~図5Dにおいて、図2A~図2Eおよび図4A~図4Dと同じ構成要素については、同じ符号を用い、説明は省略する。なお、水素生成部201の構成は、実施の形態1に示した構成に限るものではない。
図6A~図6Cは、本発明の実施の形態4における水素生成システムの各構成例を示す。図6A~図6Cにおいて、図2A~図2E、図4A~図4Dおよび図5A~図5Dと同じ構成要素については、同じ符号を用い、説明は省略する。
図7A~図7Cは、本発明の実施の形態5における水素生成システムの各構成例を示す。図7A~図7Cにおいて、図2A~図2E、図4A~図4D、図5A~図5Dおよび図6A~図6Cと同じ構成要素については、同じ符号を用い、説明は省略する。
図8A~図8Cは、本発明の実施の形態6における水素生成システムの各構成例を示す。図8A~図8Cにおいて、図2A~図2E、図4A~図4D、図5A~図5D、図6A~図6Cおよび図7A~図7Cと同じ構成要素については、同じ符号を用い、説明は省略する。
図9A~図9Cは、本発明の実施の形態7における水素生成システムの各構成例を示す。図9A~図9Cにおいて、図2A~図2E、図4A~図4D、図5A~図5D、図6A~図6C、図7A~図7Cおよび図8A~図8Cと同じ構成要素については、同じ符号を用い、説明は省略する。
図10Aおよび図10Bは、本発明の実施の形態8における水素生成システムの各構成例を示す。図10Aおよび図10Bにおいて、図2A~図2E、図4A~図4D、図5A~図5D、図6A~図6C、図7A~図7C、図8A~図8Cおよび図9A~図9Cと同じ構成要素については、同じ符号を用い、説明は省略する。
図11A~図11Eは、本発明の実施の形態9における水素生成システムの各構成例とそれらの運転方法を示す。図11A~図11Eにおいて、図2A~図2E、図4A~図4D、図5A~図5D、図6A~図6C、図7A~図7C、図8A~図8C、図9A~図9C、図10Aおよび図10Bと同じ構成要素については、同じ符号を用い、説明は省略する。
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- 水を含む第1の液体を保持し、太陽光が照射されることによって、前記第1の液体に含まれる水の一部が水素と酸素とに分解され、かつ、前記第1の液体の少なくとも一部が加熱される、水素生成部と、
前記水素生成部において加熱された前記第1の液体と第2の液体との熱交換によって、前記第1の液体を冷却し、かつ、前記第2の液体を加熱する、第1の熱交換器と、
前記第1の熱交換器において冷却された前記第1の液体を、前記水素生成部に導入する機構と、
を備えた、水素生成システム。 - 前記第1の熱交換器は、前記水素生成部に隣接して設けられている、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。
- 燃料電池と、
前記水素生成部において生成された水素を前記燃料電池に供給する機構と、をさらに備えた、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。 - 燃料電池と、
前記燃料電池において発生した熱を回収して得られた湯を貯める貯湯槽と、をさらに備えた、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。 - 前記貯湯槽の湯が、前記水素生成部で発生した熱をさらに回収して得られた湯である、請求項4に記載の水素生成システム。
- 前記第2の液体が水であり、
前記貯湯槽の湯と前記第2の液体とを合流させる機構をさらに備えた、請求項4に記載の水素生成システム。 - 燃料電池と、
前記第1の熱交換器において加熱された前記第2の液体を、前記燃料電池との熱交換によって加熱する、第2の熱交換器と、
をさらに備えた、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。 - 前記第2の熱交換器において加熱された前記第2の液体から熱を回収して得られる湯を貯める貯湯槽をさらに備えた、請求項7に記載の水素生成システム。
- 前記水素生成部は、水を水素と酸素とに分解し得る半導体材料を含む半導体電極と、前記半導体電極と電気的に接続された、導電性材料からなる対極と、前記半導体電極および前記対極と接する前記第1の液体と、前記半導体電極、前記対極および前記第1の液体を内部に保持する筐体部と、を備えており、
前記半導体電極に太陽光が照射されることによって、前記第1の液体に含まれる水の一部が水素と酸素とに分解されて水素が生成される、
請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。 - 前記第1の液体を前記水素生成部に導入する前に、前記半導体電極側の流路と前記対極側の流路とに分岐する、請求項9に記載の水素生成システム。
- 前記水素生成部において発生した水素と前記第1の液体との混合物を、水素と前記第1の液体とに分離する気液分離装置が、前記水素生成部の外に設けられている、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。
- 燃料電池と、
前記第1の熱交換器において加熱された前記第2の液体を、前記燃料電池との熱交換によって加熱する、第2の熱交換器と、
前記第2の熱交換器において加熱された前記第2の液体と第3の液体との熱交換によって、前記第3の液体を加熱し、かつ、前記第2の液体を冷却する、第3の熱交換器と、をさらに備えた、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。 - 前記燃料電池において発生した熱を回収して得られた湯を貯める貯湯槽をさらに備え、
前記第3の熱交換器は、前記貯湯槽の内部に設けられている、請求項12に記載の水素生成システム。 - 前記第3の熱交換器によって冷却された前記第2の液体の一部を、前記第1の熱交換器により加熱された後であって、かつ、前記第2の熱交換器に導入される前の前記第2の液体に合流させる機構をさらに備えた、請求項12に記載の水素生成システム。
- 前記第1の液体の温度が、前記第2の液体の温度および前記第3の液体の温度よりも低い場合に、前記第1の液体と前記第2の液体または前記第3の液体との熱交換によって、前記第1の液体を加熱可能とする機構をさらに備えた、請求項12に記載の水素生成システム。
- 前記第1の液体と前記第2の液体または前記第3の液体との熱交換によって、前記第1の液体を加熱可能とする前記機構が、
前記第2の熱交換器により加熱された前記第2の液体を前記第1の液体に導入する機構、または、前記第3の熱交換器により加熱された前記第3の液体を前記第1の液体に導入する機構である、請求項15に記載の水素生成システム。 - 前記第1の液体を流路から導出可能とする機構をさらに備えた、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。
- 前記水素生成部で生成された水素を貯蔵する貯蔵設備をさらに備えた、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。
- 燃料電池と、
貯湯槽と、
前記第2の液体が水であり、前記第1の熱交換器によって加熱された前記第2の液体を、前記貯湯槽の湯と合流させる、または、温水として供給する機構と、
前記燃料電池との熱交換により、第3の液体としての水を加熱する、第2の熱交換器と、
加熱された前記第3の液体を前記貯湯槽の湯と合流させる機構と、
をさらに備えた、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。 - 燃料電池と、
貯湯槽と、
前記第2の液体が水であり、前記第1の熱交換器において加熱された前記第2の液体を、前記燃料電池との熱交換によって加熱する、第2の熱交換器と、
前記第2の熱交換器において加熱された前記第2の液体を前記貯湯槽の湯と合流させる機構と、
をさらに備えた、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。 - 前記第1の熱交換器において加熱された後であって、かつ、前記第2の熱交換器において前記燃料電池との熱交換を行う前の前記第2の液体に対して、冷水を供給して前記第2の液体の温度を調整する機構をさらに備えた、請求項20に記載の水素生成システム。
- 燃料電池と、
貯湯槽と、
前記第2の液体が水であり、前記第1の熱交換器によって加熱された前記第2の液体を、前記貯湯槽の湯と合流させる、または、温水として供給する機構と、
前記燃料電池との熱交換により、第3の液体としての水を加熱する、第2の熱交換器と、
加熱された前記第3の液体を前記貯湯槽の湯と合流させる機構と、
前記貯湯槽の内部に設けられ、当該貯湯槽内の湯と第4の液体としての水との熱交換によって前記第4の液体を加熱する、第3の熱交換器と、
をさらに備えた、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。 - 燃料電池と、
貯湯槽と、
前記第2の液体が水であり、前記第1の熱交換器において加熱された前記第2の液体を、前記燃料電池との熱交換によって加熱する、第2の熱交換器と、
前記第2の熱交換器において加熱された前記第2の液体を前記貯湯槽の湯と合流させる機構と、
前記貯湯槽の内部に設けられ、当該貯湯槽内の湯と第3の液体としての水との熱交換によって前記第3の液体を加熱する、第3の熱交換器と、
をさらに備えた、請求項1に記載の水素生成システム。 - 前記第1の熱交換器において加熱された後であって、かつ、前記第2の熱交換器において前記燃料電池との熱交換を行う前の前記第2の液体に対して、冷水を供給して前記第2の液体の温度を調整する機構をさらに備えた、請求項23に記載の水素生成システム。
- 第1の液体を保持し、太陽光が照射されることによって、前記第1の液体の少なくとも一部を加熱する太陽熱温水器と、
燃料電池と、
前記太陽熱温水器において加熱された前記第1の液体から回収された熱と、前記燃料電池で発生した熱とを利用して、湯を供給する機構と、
を備えた、温水生成システム。
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