WO2012169287A1 - 燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an apparatus for controlling the wet state of a fuel cell.
- Maintaining the electrolyte membrane in an appropriate wet state is important for efficient fuel cell power generation. That is, if the wet state of the electrolyte membrane is too high, flooding may occur or a purge operation at the time of stoppage is required in preparation for the start below zero. If the electrolyte membrane is too wet, the voltage of the fuel cell stack may drop and the output may be greatly reduced. Therefore, in JP2007-115488A issued by the Japan Patent Office in 2007, the pressure control valve and the cathode compressor are controlled so that the cathode gas pressure and the cathode gas flow rate can be maintained to maintain the electrolyte membrane in a suitable wet state. In particular, when controlling on the wet side in consideration of fuel consumption, the rotational speed is first reduced to reduce the power consumption of the cathode compressor, and then the pressure regulating valve is opened to raise the pressure.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a fuel cell wet state control device capable of maintaining an electrolyte membrane in an appropriate wet state while suppressing deterioration of fuel consumption including control of cooling water.
- the fuel cell wet state control device is a priority control unit that preferentially controls any one of pressure and flow rate of cathode gas when adjusting the fuel cell wet state, and the priority control
- the water temperature control unit controls the temperature of the cooling water when the wet state of the fuel cell can not be adjusted by the control by the control unit, and either the pressure or the flow rate of the cathode gas to compensate for the response delay of the water temperature control unit.
- a complementary control unit that controls the other.
- FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of a system to which a fuel cell wetness control device according to the present invention is applied.
- FIG. 2A is a schematic view illustrating the reaction of the electrolyte membrane in the fuel cell stack.
- FIG. 2B is a schematic view illustrating the reaction of the electrolyte membrane in the fuel cell stack.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram representing the functions involved in controlling the wet state of the controller when the target wet state is lowered.
- FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetness control device when the target wet state is lowered.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining problems when the control logic is executed when the target wet state is increased.
- FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of a system to which a fuel cell wetness control device according to the present invention is applied.
- FIG. 2A is a schematic view illustrating the reaction of the electrolyte membrane in the fuel cell stack.
- FIG. 2B is a schematic view
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram representing the function of the controller for controlling the wet state when the target wet state is increased.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the temperature input to the target pressure calculation block B101 of the fuel cell wetness state control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetness control device when the target wet state rises.
- FIG. 9A is a block diagram showing the function of the controller of the second embodiment of the fuel cell wetness state control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 9B is a block diagram representing the function of the controller of the second embodiment of the fuel cell wetness state control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetness control device when the target wet state rises.
- FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetness control device when the target wet state rises.
- FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetting control device when the target wet condition is lowered.
- FIG. 12A is a block diagram representing functions relating to control of the controller in the third embodiment of the wet condition control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 12B is a block diagram representing functions relating to control of the controller in the third embodiment of the wet condition control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetting control device when the target wet condition is lowered.
- FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetness control device when the target wet state rises.
- FIG. 15A is a block diagram showing functions relating to control of the controller in the fourth embodiment of the wet condition control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 15B is a block diagram showing functions relating to control of the controller in the fourth embodiment of the wet state control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 16A is a block diagram showing functions relating to control of the controller in the fifth embodiment of the wet condition control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 16B is a block diagram showing functions relating to control of the controller in the fifth embodiment of the wet state control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 17A is a block diagram showing functions relating to control of the controller in the sixth embodiment of the wet state control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 17B is a block diagram showing functions relating to control of the controller in the sixth embodiment of the wet condition control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of a system to which a fuel cell wetness control device according to the present invention is applied.
- FIG. 1 a basic system for applying a fuel cell wetness control device according to the present invention will be described.
- the fuel cell stack 10 is supplied with reaction gases (cathode gas O 2 , anode gas H 2 ) and generates power while being maintained at an appropriate temperature. Therefore, the cathode line 20, the anode line 30, and the cooling water circulation line 40 are connected to the fuel cell stack 10.
- the current generated by the fuel cell stack 10 is detected by the current sensor 101.
- the generated voltage of the fuel cell stack 10 is detected by a voltage sensor 102.
- the cathode gas O 2 supplied to the fuel cell stack 10 flows through the cathode line 20.
- the cathode line 20 is provided with a compressor 21 and a cathode pressure regulating valve 22.
- the compressor 21 supplies the cathode gas O 2 , ie, air, to the fuel cell stack 10.
- the compressor 21 is provided in the cathode line 20 upstream of the fuel cell stack 10.
- the compressor 21 is driven by a motor M.
- Compressor 21 adjusts the flow rate of the cathode gas O 2 flowing through the cathode line 20.
- the flow rate of the cathode gas O 2 is adjusted by the rotational speed of the compressor 21.
- the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 is provided in the cathode line 20 downstream of the fuel cell stack 10. Cathode pressure regulating valve 22 adjusts the pressure of the cathode gas O 2 flowing through the cathode line 20. The pressure of the cathode gas O 2 is adjusted by the opening degree of the cathode pressure regulating valve 22.
- the flow rate of the cathode gas O 2 flowing through the cathode line 20 is detected by the cathode flow rate sensor 201.
- the cathode flow rate sensor 201 is provided downstream of the compressor 21 and upstream of the fuel cell stack 10.
- the pressure of the cathode gas O 2 flowing through the cathode line 20 is detected by the cathode pressure sensor 202.
- the cathode pressure sensor 202 is provided downstream of the compressor 21 and upstream of the fuel cell stack 10. Further, in FIG. 1, the cathode pressure sensor 202 is located downstream of the cathode flow sensor 201.
- the anode gas H 2 supplied to the fuel cell stack 10 flows through the anode line 30.
- An anode recycle line 300 is juxtaposed to the anode line 30.
- the anode recirculation line 300 branches from the anode line 30 downstream of the fuel cell stack 10 and joins the anode line 30 upstream of the fuel cell stack 10.
- a cylinder 31, an anode pressure regulating valve 32, an ejector 33, an anode pump 34, and a purge valve 35 are provided in the anode line 30.
- the anode gas H 2 is stored in the cylinder 31 under high pressure.
- the cylinder 31 is provided at the uppermost stream of the anode line 30.
- the anode pressure regulating valve 32 is provided downstream of the cylinder 31.
- the anode pressure regulating valve 32 regulates the pressure of the anode gas H 2 newly supplied from the cylinder 31 to the anode line 30.
- the pressure of the anode gas H 2 is regulated by the opening degree of the anode pressure regulating valve 32.
- the ejector 33 is provided downstream of the anode pressure regulating valve 32.
- the ejector 33 is located where the anode recirculation line 300 joins the anode line 30.
- the anode gas H 2 flowing through the anode recirculation line 300 is mixed with the anode gas H 2 newly supplied from the cylinder 31.
- the anode pump 34 is located downstream of the ejector 33.
- the anode pump 34 sends the anode gas H 2 flowing through the ejector 33 to the fuel cell stack 10.
- the purge valve 35 is provided in the anode line 30 downstream of the fuel cell stack 10 and further downstream of the branch portion of the anode recirculation line 300. When the purge valve 35 is opened, the anode gas H 2 is purged.
- the pressure of the anode gas H 2 flowing through the anode line 30 is detected by the anode pressure sensor 301.
- the anode pressure sensor 301 is provided downstream of the anode pump 34 and upstream of the fuel cell stack 10.
- the coolant supplied to the fuel cell stack 10 flows through the coolant circulation line 40.
- the cooling water circulation line 40 is provided with a radiator 41, a three-way valve 42, and a water pump 43. Further, a bypass line 400 is provided in parallel to the cooling water circulation line 40.
- the bypass line 400 branches from upstream of the radiator 41 and joins downstream of the radiator 41. Therefore, the cooling water flowing through the bypass line 400 bypasses the radiator 41.
- the radiator 41 cools the cooling water.
- the radiator 41 is provided with a cooling fan 410.
- the three-way valve 42 is located at the merging portion of the bypass line 400.
- the three-way valve 42 adjusts the flow rate of the cooling water flowing through the line on the radiator side and the flow rate of the cooling water flowing through the bypass line according to the opening degree. The temperature of the cooling water is thereby adjusted.
- the water pump 43 is located downstream of the three-way valve 42.
- the water pump 43 sends the cooling water having flowed through the three-way valve 42 to the fuel cell stack 10.
- the temperature of the coolant flowing through the coolant circulation line 40 is detected by the water temperature sensor 401.
- the water temperature sensor 401 is provided upstream of the portion where the bypass line 400 branches.
- the controller inputs signals of the current sensor 101, the voltage sensor 102, the cathode flow rate sensor 201, the cathode pressure sensor 202, the anode pressure sensor 301, and the water temperature sensor 401. Then, the controller outputs a signal to control the operation of the compressor 21, the cathode pressure regulating valve 22, the anode pressure regulating valve 32, the anode pump 34, the purge valve 35, the three-way valve 42, and the water pump 43.
- the fuel cell stack 10 is supplied with reaction gases (cathode gas O 2 , anode gas H 2 ) and generates power while being maintained at an appropriate temperature.
- the power generated by the fuel cell stack 10 is supplied to the battery 12 and the load 13 via the DC / DC converter 11.
- FIGS. 2A and 2B are schematic views illustrating the reaction of the electrolyte membrane in the fuel cell stack.
- the fuel cell stack 10 is supplied with reactive gases (cathode gas O 2 , anode gas H 2 ) to generate power.
- the fuel cell stack 10 is configured by stacking several hundreds of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) in which a cathode electrode catalyst layer and an anode electrode catalyst layer are formed on both sides of an electrolyte membrane.
- FIG. 2A shows one MEA.
- the MEA is supplied with cathode gas (cathode in) (exhausted from the diagonal side (cathode out) and anode gas is supplied (anodized in) and discharged from the diagonal side (anode out). It is done.
- each membrane electrode assembly (MEA) the following reactions occur in the cathode electrode catalyst layer and the anode electrode catalyst layer according to the load to generate power.
- the electrolyte membrane In order to generate power efficiently by the above reaction, it is necessary for the electrolyte membrane to be in a suitable wet state.
- the inventors focused on the flow rate and pressure of the cathode gas O 2 and the temperature of the fuel cell stack 1.
- the pressure of the cathode gas O 2 decreases when the opening degree of the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 increases. Therefore, by lowering the pressure of the cathode gas O 2 to increase the opening of the cathode pressure regulating valve 22, the cathode gas O 2 is likely to be discharged. As a result, the water discharged together with the cathode gas O 2 is also increased. Therefore, the wet state of the electrolyte membrane can be reduced. On the other hand, the pressure of the cathode gas O 2 increases when the opening degree of the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 decreases.
- the cathode gas O 2 is less likely to be discharged.
- the water discharged together with the cathode gas O 2 is also reduced. Therefore, the wet state of the electrolyte membrane can be increased.
- the amount of water contained in the cathode gas O 2 is reduced. As a result, the water discharged together with the cathode gas O 2 is also reduced. Therefore, the wet state of the electrolyte membrane can be increased.
- the inventors obtained such a finding. Further, when increasing the rotation speed of the compressor 21 to increase the flow rate of the cathode gas O 2, the fuel consumption is deteriorated power consumption is increased. Therefore, it is desirable to keep the rotational speed of the compressor 21 as low as possible.
- the inventors have completed the present invention based on such an idea. Specific contents will be described below.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram representing the functions involved in controlling the wet state of the controller when the target wet state is lowered.
- Each block shown in the block diagram indicates each function of the controller as a virtual unit, and each block does not mean physical existence.
- the wet state control device controls the operation of the compressor 21, the cathode pressure regulating valve 22, the anode pressure regulating valve 32, the anode pump 34, the purge valve 35, the three-way valve 42, and the water pump 43 to wet the electrolyte membrane of the fuel cell stack 10. Control the state.
- the wet state control device includes a target pressure calculation block B101, a target temperature calculation block B102, and a target flow amount calculation block B103.
- the target pressure calculation block B101 corresponds to a priority control unit in the claims.
- the target temperature calculation block B102 corresponds to the water temperature control unit in the claims.
- the target flow rate calculation block B103 corresponds to the complementary control unit in the claims.
- Target pressure calculation block B101 is increased the target wastewater Q H2O_out, that is, when the drying reduces the wet state, the target wastewater Q H2O_out, the minimum stack temperature T min, based the minimum cathode flow rate Q min, the target The pressure P target is calculated.
- the target displacement Q H2 O_out [NL / min] can be obtained by the following equation (2).
- NL represents Normal Liter, that is, liter at normal condition.
- the amount of generated water Q H2O_in [NL / min] inside the fuel cell can be obtained by the following equation (3).
- the target water balance Qnet_water [NL / min] is set to realize the target wet state of the electrolyte membrane determined in accordance with the operating state (load state) of the fuel cell.
- the target pressure calculation block B101 obtains the target pressure P target based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out thus obtained, the minimum stack temperature T min and the minimum cathode flow rate Q min .
- the target pressure P target is determined by the following equations (4-1) and (4-2).
- the minimum stack temperature T min is the stack temperature at which the wet state of the fuel cell stack is maximized.
- the temperature of the fuel cell stack 1 is lowered. If the temperature of the fuel cell stack 1 is too low, generation failure due to condensed water may occur. On the other hand, if it is too high, deterioration of the fuel cell stack 1 is accelerated. Therefore, the stack temperature at the time of maximizing the wet state of the fuel cell stack is the lowest stack temperature within the range in which the performance of the fuel cell stack can be secured considering these comprehensively.
- the minimum cathode flow rate Qmin is the cathode flow rate at which the fuel cell stack is in the wet state at its maximum.
- the cathode flow rate at the time of minimizing the wet state of the fuel cell stack is the lowest cathode flow rate within the range in which the performance of the fuel cell stack can be secured considering these comprehensively.
- P sat — min is a saturated water vapor pressure with respect to the minimum stack temperature T min , and the above equation (4-2) is obtained based on the Antoin's equation.
- the target pressure calculation block B101 is increased the target wastewater Q H2O_out, that is, when the drying reduces the wet state, the target wastewater Q H2O_out, the minimum stack temperature T min, the minimum cathode flow rate Q min And calculate the target pressure P target .
- the target temperature calculation block B102 obtains a target temperature T target based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out , the pressure P sens detected by the cathode pressure sensor 202, and the minimum cathode flow rate Q min . Specifically, it is determined by the following equations (5-1) and (5-2).
- the expression (5-1) can be obtained by the reverse lookup of the Antoin's expression.
- P sat — target is a target saturated water vapor pressure.
- the pressure P sens is detected by the cathode pressure sensor 202.
- the pressure loss of the fuel cell stack may be previously obtained by experiment and may be estimated based on the pressure loss.
- the target temperature calculation block B102 obtains the target temperature T target based on the target displacement amount Q H2 O_out , the actual pressure P sens, and the minimum cathode flow rate Q min .
- the target flow rate calculation block B 103 obtains a target cathode flow rate Q target based on the target displacement Q H 2 O_out , the pressure P sens detected by the cathode pressure sensor 202, and the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401. Specifically, it is determined by the following equations (6-1) and (6-2).
- P sat — sens is a saturated water vapor pressure at the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401.
- the target flow rate calculation block B103 obtains the target cathode flow rate Q target based on the target displacement amount Q H2 O_out , the actual pressure P sens, and the actual water temperature T sens .
- FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetness control device when the target wet state is lowered.
- the wetting control device operates as follows when the target wet condition is lowered.
- the wet control device starts to operate.
- the target pressure P target is set based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out , the minimum stack temperature T min and the minimum cathode flow rate Q min .
- the target temperature T target is set based on the target displacement Q H 2 O_out , the actual pressure P sens, and the minimum cathode flow rate Q min .
- the target cathode flow rate Q target is set based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out , the actual pressure P sens, and the actual water temperature T sens .
- the target pressure P target is most likely to fluctuate because it is set based on the stack temperature (minimum stack temperature T min ) and the cathode flow rate (minimum cathode flow rate Q min ) at which the wet state is maximized . Therefore, first, the target pressure P target is preferentially lowered. Then, the cathode pressure control valve 22 is controlled so that the target pressure P target is realized. Then, the cathode pressure decreases with almost no response delay.
- the target temperature T target begins to fluctuate at time t12. That is, the limit value (minimum cathode flow rate Q min ) is used to set the target temperature T target . Also, the sensor detection value P sens of the cathode pressure adjusted as described above is fed back. For this reason, the part which can not adjust only the cathode pressure will be adjusted by the change of the temperature of a cooling water. The temperature of the cooling water is unlikely to change even if the target value changes, and a response delay is likely to occur. The temperature of the cooling water is detected by the water temperature sensor 401, and this temperature is fed back to determine the cathode flow rate, so that the response delay of the temperature of the cooling water is compensated by the cathode flow rate.
- the limit value minimum cathode flow rate Q min
- the target cathode flow rate Q target begins to fluctuate at time t13. That is, since the pressure P sens detected by the cathode pressure sensor 202 and the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401 are fed back to determine the cathode flow rate, the target pressure P target and the target temperature T target are changed The amount that can not be adjusted is compensated by the cathode flow rate.
- the target pressure is first lowered and the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 is opened.
- the target coolant temperature is raised and the three-way valve 42 is controlled.
- the target flow rate is increased to increase the rotational speed of the compressor 21.
- the increase in rotational speed of the compressor 21 is suppressed as much as possible.
- the power consumption is suppressed and the fuel economy is improved. Do.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining problems when the control logic is executed when the target wet state is increased.
- the target wet condition when the target wet condition goes up, as mentioned above, the wet condition can not be controlled according to the target. That is, since the target pressure P target is set based on the stack temperature (minimum stack temperature T min ) and the cathode flow rate (minimum cathode flow rate Q min ) at which the wet state is maximized, when the target wet state increases, It is hard to change.
- the target pressure P target and the target temperature T target begin to change at time t22.
- Temperature has poor responsiveness and is less variable than pressure. Conversely, the pressure fluctuates earlier than the temperature, and the temperature can not be compensated. As a result, the temperature deviates from the target, and as a result, the wet state can not be controlled according to the target.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram representing the function of the controller for controlling the wet state when the target wet state is increased.
- the target pressure calculation block B101 corresponds to the complementary control unit in the claims.
- the target temperature calculation block B102 corresponds to the water temperature control unit in the claims.
- the target flow rate calculation block B103 corresponds to the priority control unit in the claims.
- the target wet state when the target wet state is increased, it is calculated based on the stack temperature (minimum stack temperature T min ) at which the wet state is maximized , and is higher than the minimum stack temperature T min A temperature (calculated value) lower than the water temperature T sens detected by the sensor 401 is used.
- the operation amount for operating the coolant temperature is, for example, the rotational speed of the water pump 43.
- the rotational speed of the water pump 43 is smaller, the flow rate of the cooling water is smaller, so the temperature of the fuel cell stack 1 becomes higher.
- the water discharged together with the cathode gas O 2 is also increased. Therefore, the wet state of the electrolyte membrane is reduced and dried.
- the rotation speed of the water pump 43 decreases as the wet state of the electrolyte membrane is reduced and dried. As the wet state of the electrolyte membrane is increased, the rotational speed of the water pump 43 is increased.
- the stack temperature (minimum stack temperature T min ) at which the wet state is maximized is used as shown in the above-mentioned control when the target wet state is lowered.
- the wet state of the electrolyte membrane is increased to be wetted. If the rotation speed of the water pump 43 is maximum, the wet state of the electrolyte membrane is to be greatly increased. Therefore, at this time, it is calculated based on the stack temperature (minimum stack temperature T min ) at which the wet state is maximized , and is higher than the minimum stack temperature T min but lower than the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401 The temperature (calculated value) is used. In addition, this temperature will coincide with the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401 in a steady state.
- temperature is calculated according to the rotational speed of the water pump 43.
- temperature Tcoolant is calculated based on the following equation (7).
- the temperature calculated in this manner is shown in FIG. That is, when lowering the wet state of the electrolyte membrane and drying it, the stack temperature (minimum stack temperature T min ) at which the wet state is maximized is used. When it is tried to raise the wet state of the electrolyte membrane to make it wet, it is calculated based on the stack temperature (minimum stack temperature T min ) at which the wet state is maximized, and the water temperature sensor is higher than the minimum stack temperature T min A temperature (calculated value) lower than the water temperature T sens detected in 401 is used.
- the minimum stack temperature T min and the water temperature T sens are connected by a straight line, and the temperature is divided to calculate the temperature T coolerant .
- the lowest stack temperature T min and the water temperature T sens may be connected by a convex curve downward like an exponential function or by a convex curve upward like a log function. . Such a relationship may be set in advance. Then, the temperature Tcoolant may be calculated based on these curves.
- FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetness control device when the target wet state rises.
- the target wet state can not be achieved with the pressure calculated by the target pressure calculation block B101. Therefore, at the temperature calculated by the target temperature calculation block B102, the target wet state is achieved, and the pressure fluctuates so as to complement the temperature.
- the target wet state of the fuel cell is changed, and when the wet state is to be increased, the target flow rate first decreases and the rotational speed of the compressor 21 decreases.
- the target coolant temperature drops and the three-way valve 42 is controlled.
- the target pressure rises and the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 is closed.
- the temperature input to the target pressure calculation block B101 does not rapidly switch depending on whether the target wet state is lowered or raised, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming unstable.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B are block diagrams showing functions related to the wet state control of the controller of the second embodiment of the fuel cell wet state control device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 9A is when the target wet condition goes up
- FIG. 9B is when the target wet condition goes down.
- the wet state control device of the present embodiment includes a target pressure calculation block B201, a target temperature calculation block B202, and a target flow amount calculation block B203.
- the target pressure calculation block B201 corresponds to the complementary control unit in the claims.
- the target temperature calculation block B202 corresponds to the water temperature control unit in the claims.
- the target flow rate calculation block B203 corresponds to the priority control unit in the claims.
- the target pressure calculation block B201 corresponds to the priority control unit in the claims.
- the target temperature calculation block B202 corresponds to the water temperature control unit in the claims.
- the target flow rate calculation block B203 corresponds to the complementary control unit in the claims.
- the target pressure calculation block B201 obtains a target cathode pressure P target based on the target displacement QH2O_out , the flow rate Q sens detected by the cathode flow rate sensor 201, and the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401.
- the target cathode pressure P target is determined by the following equations (8-1) and (8-2).
- P sat — sens is a saturated water vapor pressure with respect to the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401, and the equation (8-2) is obtained based on the Antoine equation.
- the target pressure calculation block B201 obtains the target cathode pressure P target based on the target displacement amount Q H2 O_out , the actual flow rate Q sens and the actual water temperature T sens .
- the target temperature calculation block B 202 obtains a target temperature T target based on the target displacement Q H 2 O_out , the minimum cathode pressure P min, and the flow rate Q sens detected by the cathode flow rate sensor 201. Specifically, it is determined by the following equations (9-1) and (9-2). The equation (9-1) can be obtained by the reverse lookup of Antoin's equation.
- P sat — target is a target saturated water vapor pressure.
- the target temperature calculation block B202 obtains the target temperature T target based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out , the minimum cathode pressure P min, and the flow rate Q sens detected by the cathode flow rate sensor 201.
- the target flow rate calculation block B203 decreases the target displacement volume QH2O_out , that is, increases the wet state to wet it, as shown in FIG. 9A, the target displacement volume QH2O_out , the maximum stack temperature Tmax, and the minimum cathode pressure P
- a target cathode flow rate Q target is determined based on min . Specifically, it is determined by the following equations (10-1) and (10-2).
- the maximum stack temperature T max is the stack temperature at which the wet state of the fuel cell stack is minimized.
- the temperature of the fuel cell stack 1 is increased. If the temperature of the fuel cell stack 1 is too low, generation failure due to condensed water may occur. On the other hand, if it is too high, deterioration of the fuel cell stack 1 is accelerated. Therefore, the stack temperature at the time of minimizing the wet state of the fuel cell stack is the highest stack temperature within the range in which the performance of the fuel cell stack can be secured considering these comprehensively.
- the minimum cathode pressure P min is the cathode pressure at which the fuel cell stack is in a wet state.
- the cathode pressure at the time of minimizing the wet state of the fuel cell stack is the lowest cathode pressure within the range in which the performance of the fuel cell stack can be secured considering these comprehensively.
- the target flow rate calculation block B203 increases the target displacement QH2O_out , that is, reduces the wet state to dry, as shown in FIG. 9B, the target displacement QH2O_out and the stack temperature (maximum stack temperature Tmax ) are obtained.
- the target cathode flow rate Q target is calculated based on a temperature (calculated value) calculated based on the maximum stack temperature T max but higher than the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401 and the minimum cathode pressure P min. Ask for As in the first embodiment, this calculated value is obtained in consideration of the rotational speed of the water pump 43 (the amount of operation for operating the coolant temperature).
- the target flow rate calculation block B203 obtains the target cathode flow rate Q target .
- FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetness control device when the target wet state rises.
- the wetting control device operates as follows when the target wet condition is raised.
- the wetness control device starts to operate.
- the target cathode flow rate Q target is set based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out , the maximum stack temperature T max and the minimum cathode pressure P min .
- the target temperature T target is set based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out , the minimum cathode pressure P min, and the actual flow rate Q sens .
- the target cathode pressure P target is set based on the target displacement Q H 2 O_out , the actual flow rate Q sens, and the actual water temperature T sens .
- the target flow rate Q target is most likely to fluctuate because it is set based on the stack temperature (maximum stack temperature T max ) and the cathode pressure (minimum cathode pressure P min ) when the wet state is minimized. Therefore, first, the target flow rate Q target is lowered preferentially. Then, the compressor 21 is controlled so that the target flow rate Q target is realized. Then, the cathode flow rate decreases with almost no response delay.
- the target temperature T target begins to fluctuate at time t32. That is, the limit value (minimum cathode pressure P min ) is used to set the target temperature T target . Also, the sensor detection value Q sens of the cathode flow rate adjusted as described above is fed back. For this reason, the part which can not adjust only the cathode flow rate will be adjusted by the change of the temperature of a cooling water. The temperature of the cooling water is unlikely to change even if the target value changes, and a response delay is likely to occur. The temperature of the cooling water is detected by the water temperature sensor 401, and this temperature is fed back to determine the cathode pressure, so that the response delay of the temperature of the cooling water is compensated by the cathode pressure.
- the limit value minimum cathode pressure P min
- the target cathode pressure P target begins to fluctuate at time t33. That is, since the flow rate Q sens detected by the cathode flow rate sensor 201 and the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401 are fed back to determine the cathode pressure, the target flow rate Q target and the target temperature T target are changed. The amount that can not be adjusted is compensated by the cathode pressure.
- the target flow rate is first lowered to lower the rotational speed of the compressor 21.
- the target coolant temperature is lowered to control the three-way valve 42.
- the target pressure is increased and the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 is closed.
- FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetting control device when the target wet condition is lowered.
- the wet condition can not be controlled as desired. That is, since the target flow rate Q target is set based on the stack temperature (maximum stack temperature T max ) and the cathode pressure (minimum cathode pressure P min ) at the time of minimizing the wet state, when the target wet state decreases, It is hard to change.
- the target flow rate Q target and the target temperature T target begin to change at time t42.
- Temperature has poor responsiveness and is less likely to fluctuate than flow rate. Conversely, the flow rate fluctuates earlier than the temperature, and the temperature can not be compensated. As a result, the temperature deviates from the target, and as a result, the wet state can not be controlled as intended.
- the target flow rate calculation block B203 is calculated based on the stack temperature (maximum stack temperature T max ) when the target displacement amount Q H2 O_out increases, ie, when the wet state is reduced and dried.
- a temperature (calculated value) lower than the stack temperature T max but higher than the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401 is used.
- the target wet state can not be achieved with the flow rate calculated by the target flow rate calculation block B203. Therefore, at the temperature calculated in the target temperature calculation block B202, the target wet state is achieved, and the flow rate fluctuates so as to complement the temperature.
- the target pressure is first lowered and the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 is opened.
- the target coolant temperature is raised to control the three-way valve 42.
- the target flow rate is increased to increase the rotational speed of the compressor 21. In this way, the increase in rotational speed of the compressor 21 is suppressed as much as possible.
- the power consumption increases and the fuel efficiency deteriorates.
- the increase in the rotational speed of the compressor 21 is suppressed as much as possible, the power consumption is suppressed and the fuel economy is improved. Do.
- FIGS. 12A and 12B are block diagrams showing functions relating to control of the controller in the third embodiment of the wet condition control device according to the present invention.
- the wet state control device of the present embodiment includes a wet state reducing portion 100 and a wet state increasing portion 200.
- the wet state reduction unit 100 is a control unit that is executed when the target displacement Q H 2 O_out increases, ie, the wet state decreases.
- the wet state reducing unit 100 includes a target pressure calculation block B101, a target temperature calculation block B102, and a target flow amount calculation block B103.
- the target pressure calculation block B101 corresponds to the priority control unit in the claims.
- the target temperature calculation block B102 corresponds to the water temperature control unit in the claims.
- the target flow rate calculation block B103 corresponds to the complementary control unit in the claims.
- the wet state increase unit 200 is a control unit that is executed when the target displacement Q H2 O_out decreases, ie, the wet state increases.
- the wet state increase unit 200 includes a target flow rate calculation block B203, a target temperature calculation block B202, and a target pressure calculation block B201.
- the target pressure calculation block B201 corresponds to the complementary control unit in the claims.
- the target temperature calculation block B202 corresponds to the water temperature control unit in the claims.
- the target flow rate calculation block B203 corresponds to the priority control unit in the claims.
- FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetting control device when the target wet condition is lowered.
- the wet control device When the above control logic is executed, when the target wet condition is lowered, the wet control device operates as follows.
- the wet condition reducing unit 100 of the wet control device starts to operate.
- the target pressure P target is set based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out , the minimum stack temperature T min and the minimum cathode flow rate Q min .
- the target temperature T target is set based on the target displacement Q H 2 O_out , the actual pressure P sens, and the minimum cathode flow rate Q min .
- the target cathode flow rate Q target is set based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out , the actual pressure P sens, and the actual water temperature T sens .
- the target pressure P target is most likely to fluctuate because it is set based on the stack temperature (minimum stack temperature T min ) and the cathode flow rate (minimum cathode flow rate Q min ) at which the wet state is maximized . Therefore, first, the target pressure P target is preferentially lowered. Then, the cathode pressure control valve 22 is controlled so that the target pressure P target is realized. Then, the cathode pressure decreases with almost no response delay.
- the target temperature T target begins to fluctuate at time t12. That is, the limit value (minimum cathode flow rate Q min ) is used to set the target temperature T target . Also, the sensor detection value P sens of the cathode pressure adjusted as described above is fed back. For this reason, the part which can not adjust only the cathode pressure will be adjusted by the change of the temperature of a cooling water. The temperature of the cooling water is unlikely to change even if the target value changes, and a response delay is likely to occur. The temperature of the cooling water is detected by the water temperature sensor 401, and this temperature is fed back to determine the cathode flow rate, so that the response delay of the temperature of the cooling water is compensated by the cathode flow rate.
- the limit value minimum cathode flow rate Q min
- the target cathode flow rate Q target begins to fluctuate at time t13. That is, since the pressure P sens detected by the cathode pressure sensor 202 and the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401 are fed back to determine the cathode flow rate, the target pressure P target and the target temperature T target are changed The amount that can not be adjusted is compensated by the cathode flow rate.
- FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing the operation of the wetness control device when the target wet state rises.
- the target cathode flow rate Q target is set based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out , the maximum stack temperature T max and the minimum cathode pressure P min .
- the target temperature T target is set based on the target displacement Q H2 O_out , the minimum cathode pressure P min, and the actual flow rate Q sens .
- the target cathode pressure P target is set based on the target displacement Q H 2 O_out , the actual flow rate Q sens, and the actual water temperature T sens .
- the target flow rate Q target is most likely to fluctuate because it is set based on the stack temperature (maximum stack temperature T max ) and the cathode pressure (minimum cathode pressure P min ) when the wet state is minimized. Therefore, first, the target flow rate Q target is lowered preferentially. Then, the compressor 21 is controlled so that the target flow rate Q target is realized. Then, the cathode flow rate decreases with almost no response delay.
- the target temperature T target begins to fluctuate at time t22. That is, the limit value (minimum cathode pressure P min ) is used to set the target temperature T target . Also, the sensor detection value Q sens of the cathode flow rate adjusted as described above is fed back. For this reason, the part which can not adjust only the cathode flow rate will be adjusted by the change of the temperature of a cooling water. The temperature of the cooling water is unlikely to change even if the target value changes, and a response delay is likely to occur. The temperature of the cooling water is detected by the water temperature sensor 401, and this temperature is fed back to determine the cathode pressure, so that the response delay of the temperature of the cooling water is compensated by the cathode pressure.
- the limit value minimum cathode pressure P min
- the target cathode pressure P target begins to fluctuate at time t23. That is, since the flow rate Q sens detected by the cathode flow rate sensor 201 and the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401 are fed back to determine the cathode pressure, the target flow rate Q target and the target temperature T target are changed. The amount that can not be adjusted is compensated by the cathode pressure.
- the target wet state of the fuel cell is changed to lower the wet state
- the target pressure is lowered and the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 is opened.
- the target coolant temperature is raised to control the three-way valve 42.
- the target flow rate is increased to increase the rotational speed of the compressor 21. In this way, the increase in rotational speed of the compressor 21 is suppressed as much as possible.
- the power consumption increases and the fuel efficiency deteriorates.
- the increase in the rotational speed of the compressor 21 is suppressed as much as possible, the power consumption is suppressed and the fuel economy is improved. Do.
- the target flow rate is first lowered to lower the rotational speed of the compressor 21.
- the target coolant temperature is lowered to control the three-way valve 42.
- the target pressure is increased and the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 is closed.
- control logics of the target pressure calculation block B101 and the target pressure calculation block B201 are the same.
- the control logics of the target temperature calculation block B102 and the target temperature calculation block B202 are also the same.
- the control logics of the target flow rate calculation block B103 and the target flow rate calculation block B203 are also the same. Then, by changing only the signals input to these control blocks, the wet state of the fuel cell is reduced and dried, or the wet state of the fuel cell is increased and wet. As described above, it is possible to control the wet state of the fuel cell by changing the control order of pressure, temperature, and flow rate by changing the input value while using the same control logic.
- FIGS. 15A and 15B are block diagrams showing functions relating to control of the controller in the fourth embodiment of the wet condition control device according to the present invention.
- the three-way valve 42 is not controlled depending on the operation mode. There is also a possibility that the three-way valve 42 can not be controlled due to some trouble.
- the target pressure calculation block B101 calculates the target pressure P target using the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401 instead of the minimum stack temperature T min .
- the target flow rate calculation block B203 calculates the target pressure P target using the water temperature T sens detected by the water temperature sensor 401 instead of the maximum stack temperature T max .
- the target wet state of the fuel cell is changed and the wet state is lowered
- the target pressure is first lowered and the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 is opened.
- the target flow rate is increased to increase the rotational speed of the compressor 21.
- the target wet state of the fuel cell is changed and the wet state is to be increased
- the target flow rate is first reduced to lower the rotational speed of the compressor 21.
- the target pressure is increased and the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 is closed. As a result, the rotational speed of the compressor 21 is reduced as early as possible, power consumption is suppressed, and fuel consumption is improved.
- FIGS. 16A and 16B are block diagrams showing functions relating to control of the controller in the fifth embodiment of the wet state control device according to the present invention.
- the cathode pressure control valve 22 is not controlled depending on the operation mode. Also, there is a possibility that the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 can not be controlled due to some trouble. In such a case, the target flow rate calculation block B 203 obtains the target cathode flow rate Q target using the pressure P sens detected by the cathode pressure sensor 202 instead of the minimum cathode pressure P min . Further, the target temperature calculation block B 202 obtains the target temperature T target using the pressure P sens detected by the cathode pressure sensor 202 instead of the minimum cathode pressure P min .
- the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 is not controlled or a case where the cathode pressure regulating valve 22 can not be controlled due to some trouble.
- the target cooling water temperature is first raised to control the three-way valve 42.
- the target flow rate is increased to increase the rotational speed of the compressor 21.
- the target flow rate is first reduced to lower the rotational speed of the compressor 21.
- the target coolant temperature is lowered to control the three-way valve 42. As a result, the rotational speed of the compressor 21 is reduced as early as possible, and the fuel consumption is improved.
- FIGS. 17A and 17B are block diagrams showing functions relating to control of the controller in the sixth embodiment of the wet state control device according to the present invention.
- the target pressure calculation block B101 obtains the target cathode pressure P target using the flow rate Q sens detected by the cathode flow rate sensor 201 instead of the minimum cathode flow rate Q min .
- the target temperature calculation block B 102 obtains the target temperature T target using the flow rate Q sens detected by the cathode flow rate sensor 201 instead of the minimum cathode flow rate Q min .
- the rotational speed of the water pump 43 was illustrated as an operation quantity which operates a cooling water temperature, it is not restricted to this.
- the opening degree of the three-way valve 42 or the rotational speed of the cooling fan 410 may be used.
- the temperature Tcoolant may be calculated in consideration of the operation amount for operating the coolant temperature.
- the temperature of the cooling water instead of the temperature of the cooling water, the temperature of the fuel cell itself or the temperature of air may be used.
- the target pressure calculation block B101 when the target pressure P target is set, the stack temperature (minimum stack temperature T min ) and cathode flow rate (minimum cathode flow rate) at which the wet state is maximized. Q min ) is used.
- the cathode flow rate minimum cathode flow rate Q min
- the target temperature calculation block B202 when the target temperature T target is set, the cathode pressure (minimum cathode pressure P min ) at which the wet state is minimized is used.
- the target flow rate calculation block B203 when the target flow rate Q target is set, the stack temperature (maximum stack temperature T max ) and the cathode pressure (minimum cathode pressure P min ) at which the wet state is minimized are used. If the limit value (maximum value, minimum value) is used in this way, the effect is greatest. However, those smaller than the maximum value and larger than the minimum value may be used. Even in this way, a corresponding effect can be obtained.
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図1は、本発明による燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置を適用するシステムの一例を示す図である。
図9A及び図9Bは、本発明による燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置の第2実施形態のコントローラの湿潤状態制御にかかる機能をブロック図として表したものである。図9Aは目標湿潤状態が上がるときであり、図9Bは目標湿潤状態が下がるときである。
図12A及び図12Bは、本発明による湿潤状態制御装置の第3実施形態におけるコントローラの制御にかかる機能をブロック図として表したものである。
図15A及び図15Bは、本発明による湿潤状態制御装置の第4実施形態におけるコントローラの制御にかかる機能をブロック図として表したものである。
図16A及び図16Bは、本発明による湿潤状態制御装置の第5実施形態におけるコントローラの制御にかかる機能をブロック図として表したものである。
図17A及び図17Bは、本発明による湿潤状態制御装置の第6実施形態におけるコントローラの制御にかかる機能をブロック図として表したものである。
Claims (15)
- 燃料電池の湿潤状態を調整するときに、カソードガスの圧力及び流量のいずれか一方を優先して制御する優先制御部と、
前記優先制御部による制御では燃料電池の湿潤状態を調整しきれないときに、冷却水の温度を制御する水温制御部と、
前記水温制御部の応答遅れを補完するように、カソードガスの圧力及び流量のいずれか他方を制御する補完制御部と、
を有する燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項1に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
燃料電池の湿潤状態を低めて乾燥させる場合には、
前記優先制御部は、カソードガスの圧力を優先して下げ、
前記水温制御部は、前記優先制御部による制御では燃料電池の湿潤状態を調整しきれないときに、冷却水の温度を上げ、
前記補完制御部は、前記水温制御部の応答遅れを補完するように、カソードガスの流量を制御する、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項1又は請求項2に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
燃料電池の湿潤状態を低めて乾燥させる場合には、
前記優先制御部は、燃料電池を現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの流量及び冷却水の温度に基づいてカソードガスの圧力を下げ、
前記水温制御部は、カソードガスの実圧力及び前記現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの流量に基づいて冷却水の温度を上げ、
前記補完制御部は、カソードガスの実圧力及び冷却水の実温度に基づいてカソードガスの流量を制御する、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項3に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの流量とは、燃料電池の性能を確保できる範囲で最も低い流量であり、
現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給する冷却水の温度とは、燃料電池の性能を確保できる範囲で最も低い温度である、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項3又は請求項4に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
前記水温制御部が作動しない場合であって燃料電池の湿潤状態を低めて乾燥させるときには、前記優先制御部は、前記現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給する冷却水の温度に代えて、冷却水の実温度を用いる、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項3から請求項5までのいずれか1項に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
前記補完制御部が作動しない場合であって燃料電池の湿潤状態を低めて乾燥させるときには、前記優先制御部及び前記水温制御部は、前記現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの流量に代えて、カソードガスの実流量を用いる、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項1又は請求項2に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
燃料電池の湿潤状態を低めて乾燥させる場合には、
前記優先制御部は、カソードガスの実流量及び冷却水の実温度に基づいてカソードガスの圧力を下げ、
前記水温制御部は、カソードガスの実流量及び燃料電池を現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの圧力に基づいて冷却水の温度を上げ、
前記補完制御部は、燃料電池を現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの圧力及び燃料電池を現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給する冷却水の温度と冷却水の実温度との間の温度に基づいてカソードガスの流量を制御する、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項7に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの圧力とは、燃料電池の性能を確保できる範囲で最も低い圧力であり、
現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給する冷却水の温度とは、燃料電池の性能を確保できる範囲で最も高い温度である、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項1から請求項8までのいずれか1項に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
燃料電池の湿潤状態を高めて湿潤させる場合には、
前記優先制御部は、カソードガスの流量を優先して下げ、
前記水温制御部は、前記優先制御部による制御では燃料電池の湿潤状態を調整しきれないときに、冷却水の温度を下げ、
前記補完制御部は、前記水温制御部の応答遅れを補完するように、カソードガスの圧力を制御する、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項1から請求項9までのいずれか1項に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
燃料電池の湿潤状態を高めて湿潤させる場合には、
前記優先制御部は、燃料電池を現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガス圧力及び冷却水の温度に基づいてカソードガスの流量を下げ、
前記水温制御部は、カソードガスの実流量及び燃料電池を現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの圧力に基づいて冷却水の温度を下げ、
前記補完制御部は、カソードガスの実流量及び冷却水の実温度に基づいてカソードガスの圧力を制御する、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項10に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの圧力とは、燃料電池の性能を確保できる範囲で最も低い圧力であり、
現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給する冷却水の温度とは、燃料電池の性能を確保できる範囲で最も高い温度である、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項10又は請求項11に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
前記水温制御部が作動しない場合であって燃料電池の湿潤状態を高めて湿潤させるときには、前記優先制御部は、前記現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給する冷却水の温度に代えて、冷却水の実温度を用いる、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項10から請求項12までのいずれか1項に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
前記補完制御部が作動しない場合であって燃料電池の湿潤状態を高めて湿潤させるときには、前記優先制御部及び前記水温制御部は、前記現在よりも低湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの圧力に代えて、カソードガスの実圧力を用いる、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項1から請求項9までのいずれか1項に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
燃料電池の湿潤状態を高めて湿潤させる場合には、
前記優先制御部は、カソードガスの実圧力及び冷却水の実温度に基づいてカソードガスの流量を下げ、
前記水温制御部は、カソードガスの実圧力及び燃料電池を現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの流量に基づいて冷却水の温度を下げ、
前記補完制御部は、燃料電池を現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの流量及び燃料電池を現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給する冷却水の温度と冷却水の実温度との間の温度に基づいてカソードガスの圧力を制御する、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。 - 請求項14に記載の燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置において、
現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給するカソードガスの流量とは、燃料電池の性能を確保できる範囲で最も低い流量であり、
現在よりも高湿潤状態にするときに供給する冷却水の温度とは、燃料電池の性能を確保できる範囲で最も低い温度である、
燃料電池の湿潤状態制御装置。
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