WO2022097348A1 - 水素システムおよび水素システムの運転方法 - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to a hydrogen system and a method of operating a hydrogen system.
- Patent Document 1 describes a hydrogen supply system in which an electrolyte membrane is provided between an anode and a cathode, and hydrogen is purified and boosted by applying a voltage between the anode and the cathode.
- the laminated structure of the anode, the electrolyte membrane and the cathode is called a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA).
- Patent Document 1 discloses that the gas pressures of both are adjusted so that the cathode gas pressure becomes higher than the anode gas pressure before the hydrogen compression operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump is started. There is. As a result, the hydrogen compression operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump can be maintained with high efficiency.
- the hydrogen system of one aspect of the present disclosure applies a voltage between the anode and the cathode to move hydrogen in the hydrogen-containing gas supplied to the anode to the cathode via the electrolyte membrane and compress it.
- the compressor the first flow path that supplies the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode, the second flow path that branches from the first flow path and supplies the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode, and the second flow path. It is provided with a check valve for preventing a flow in the direction opposite to the flow for supplying the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode.
- the hydrogen in the hydrogen-containing gas supplied to the anode is transferred to the cathode via the electrolyte membrane and compressed.
- the first flow path that supplies the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode the second flow path that branches from the first flow path and supplies the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode, and the second flow path. It includes an on-off valve provided and a controller that opens the on-off valve at the same time as the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode via the first flow path is started.
- hydrogen in the hydrogen-containing gas supplied to the anode is moved to the cathode via the electrolyte membrane by applying a voltage between the anode and the cathode. It also includes a step of compressing and a step of starting the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode at the same time as starting the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode.
- the hydrogen system of one aspect of the present disclosure and the method of operating the hydrogen system have the effect that the hydrogen compression operation of the compressor can be maintained with higher efficiency than before.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the hydrogen system of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a hydrogen system as a modification of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hydrogen system of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a hydrogen system as a modification of the second embodiment.
- Patent Document 1 discloses that the gas pressures of both are adjusted so that the cathode gas pressure becomes higher than the anode gas pressure before the hydrogen compression operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump is started.
- the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1 still has room for improvement in improving the efficiency of the hydrogen compression operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump.
- the cathode gas pressure is returned by returning the high-pressure hydrogen gas in the hydrogen tank to the cathode. May be boosted.
- the efficiency of the electrochemical hydrogen pump is lowered because the cathode gas needs to be boosted again before being supplied to the hydrogen tank again.
- the cathode gas pressure is made higher than the anode gas pressure by using a hydrogen supply source for supplying the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode, it is necessary to reduce the hydrogen-containing gas supply pressure at the anode. In this case, the efficiency of the electrochemical hydrogen pump is lower than that in the case of boosting the hydrogen-containing gas supplied to the anode without reducing the pressure from the hydrogen supply source.
- the compressor is provided in the first flow path for supplying the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode, the second flow path for branching from the first flow path and supplying the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode, and the second flow path. It is provided with a check valve for preventing a flow in the direction opposite to the flow for supplying the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode.
- the hydrogen system of this embodiment can maintain the hydrogen compression operation of the compressor with higher efficiency than before.
- the differential pressure between the two acts in the direction of opening the check valve. do. Therefore, since the check valve does not need to be controlled by obtaining external power, the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas from the branch point of the first flow path to the cathode is automatically started via the second flow path. To. As a result, the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure can be quickly equalized.
- the anodic gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure are the same. does not require that the anodic gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure completely match, and the first flow path and the first flow path and It may also include the case where a differential pressure corresponding to the difference in pressure loss in the second flow path is generated.
- the supply pressure of the hydrogen-containing gas of the hydrogen supply source is started when the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode is started. This may cause a reversal of the magnitude relationship between the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure (hydrogen gas pressure> cathode gas pressure). Then, damage to the electrolyte membrane and the gas diffusion layer due to the reversal of the differential pressure between the two increases the contact resistance of the MEA, which may reduce the efficiency of the hydrogen compression operation of the compressor.
- the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure can be made the same by automatically opening the check valve provided in the second flow path. Damage to the electrolyte membrane and the gas diffusion layer can be reduced.
- the hydrogen system of the second aspect of the present disclosure by applying a voltage between the anode and the cathode, hydrogen in the hydrogen-containing gas supplied to the anode is transferred to the cathode through the electrolyte membrane and compressed.
- the machine the first flow path that supplies hydrogen-containing gas to the anode, the second flow path that branches from the first flow path and supplies hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode, and the on-off valve provided in the second flow path.
- a controller that opens the on-off valve at the same time as the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode via the first flow path is started.
- the hydrogen system of the present embodiment can maintain the hydrogen compression operation of the compressor with higher efficiency than before.
- the on-off valve is opened at the same time as the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode via the first flow path is started, the on-off valve is opened from the branch point of the first flow path to the cathode via the second flow path.
- the supply of hydrogen-containing gas is started in a timely manner.
- the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure can be quickly equalized.
- Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which the hydrogen-containing gas is supplied to the cathode CA before the start of supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN, and the anode AN is supplied via the pressure loss unit 16.
- a configuration for supplying a hydrogen-containing gas that has passed through the cathode CA is shown.
- water and the like staying in the cathode CA are present together with the hydrogen-containing gas in the anode AN. May be supplied to.
- the supply pressure of the hydrogen-containing gas of the hydrogen supply source is started when the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode is started. This may cause a reversal of the magnitude relationship between the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure (hydrogen gas pressure> cathode gas pressure). Then, damage to the electrolyte membrane and the gas diffusion layer due to the reversal of the differential pressure between the two increases the contact resistance of the MEA, which may reduce the efficiency of the hydrogen compression operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump.
- the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure can be made the same by opening the on-off valve provided in the second flow path at the same time as the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode is started. , Damage to the electrolyte membrane and gas diffusion layer can be reduced.
- the hydrogen system of the third aspect of the present disclosure includes a pressure loss portion provided in the first flow path downstream of the branch point to the second flow path in the hydrogen system of the first aspect or the second aspect. May be good.
- the pressure loss of the second flow path is downstream of the branch point to the second flow path. It may be smaller than the pressure loss in one flow path.
- the pressure loss of the second flow path is smaller than the pressure loss of the first flow path downstream of the branch point to the second flow path, so that the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode A hydrogen-containing gas can be supplied to the cathode prior to the supply of the above.
- the reversal of the magnitude relationship between the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure is appropriately suppressed.
- the supply pressure of the hydrogen-containing gas supplied through the first flow path is 0.1 MPaG to 20 MPaG. May be.
- the method of operating the hydrogen system according to the sixth aspect of the present disclosure is to apply a voltage between the anode and the cathode to move hydrogen in the hydrogen-containing gas supplied to the anode to the cathode via the electrolyte membrane. It includes a step of compression and a step of starting the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode at the same time as the start of the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode.
- the operation method of the hydrogen system of this embodiment can maintain the hydrogen compression operation of the compressor with higher efficiency than before. Since the details of the action and effect of the operation method of the hydrogen system of this embodiment are the same as those of the action and effect of the hydrogen system of the first aspect or the second aspect, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the hydrogen system of the first embodiment.
- the hydrogen system 100 of the present embodiment includes an electrochemical hydrogen pump 10, a first flow path 1, a second flow path 2, and a check valve 3.
- the cell of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 includes an electrolyte membrane 20, an anode AN, and a cathode CA.
- the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 may include a stack in which a plurality of such cells are stacked. Details will be described later.
- the anode AN is provided on one main surface of the electrolyte membrane 20.
- the anode AN is an electrode including an anode catalyst layer and an anode gas diffusion layer.
- the cathode CA is provided on the other main surface of the electrolyte membrane 20.
- the cathode CA is an electrode including a cathode catalyst layer and a cathode gas diffusion layer.
- the electrolyte membrane 20 may have any structure as long as it has proton conductivity.
- examples of the electrolyte membrane 20 include a fluorine-based polymer electrolyte membrane and a hydrocarbon-based electrolyte membrane.
- the electrolyte membrane 20 for example, Nafion (registered trademark, manufactured by DuPont), Aciplex (registered trademark, manufactured by Asahi Kasei Corporation) and the like can be used, but the electrolyte membrane 20 is not limited thereto.
- the anode catalyst layer is provided on one main surface of the electrolyte membrane 20.
- the anode catalyst layer contains, but is not limited to, carbon capable of supporting the catalyst metal (eg, platinum) in a dispersed state.
- the cathode catalyst layer is provided on the other main surface of the electrolyte membrane 20.
- the cathode catalyst layer contains, but is not limited to, carbon capable of supporting the catalyst metal (eg, platinum) in a dispersed state.
- the method for preparing the catalyst for both the cathode catalyst layer and the anode catalyst layer various methods can be mentioned, but the method is not particularly limited.
- examples of the carbon-based powder include powders such as graphite, carbon black, and conductive activated carbon.
- the method of supporting platinum or other catalytic metal on the carbon carrier is not particularly limited.
- a method such as powder mixing or liquid phase mixing may be used.
- Examples of the latter liquid phase mixing include a method in which a carrier such as carbon is dispersed in a colloidal liquid as a catalyst component and adsorbed.
- the supported state of the catalyst metal such as platinum on the carbon carrier is not particularly limited.
- the catalyst metal may be atomized and supported on a carrier with high dispersion.
- the cathode gas diffusion layer is provided on the cathode catalyst layer.
- the cathode gas diffusion layer is made of a porous material and has conductivity and gas diffusivity. It is desirable that the cathode gas diffusion layer has elasticity so as to appropriately follow the displacement and deformation of the constituent members generated by the differential pressure between the cathode CA and the anode AN during the operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10.
- a carbon fiber sintered body, a titanium fiber sintered body, or the like can be used, but the substrate is not limited thereto.
- the anode gas diffusion layer is provided on the anode catalyst layer.
- the anode gas diffusion layer is made of a porous material and has conductivity and gas diffusivity. It is desirable that the anode gas diffusion layer has a rigidity sufficient to withstand the pressing of the electrolyte membrane 20 due to the above-mentioned differential pressure during the operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10.
- a titanium particle sintered body, a carbon particle sintered body, or the like can be used, but the substrate is not limited thereto.
- the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 is provided with a voltage adapter.
- the voltage applyer is a device that applies a voltage between the anode AN and the cathode CA.
- the voltage applyer may have any configuration as long as a voltage can be applied between the anode AN and the cathode CA.
- the high potential side terminal of the voltage applyer is connected to the anode AN
- the low potential side terminal of the voltage applyer is connected to the cathode CA.
- Examples of such a voltage applyer include a DC / DC converter and an AC / DC converter.
- the DC / DC converter is used when the voltage applyer is connected to a DC power source such as a solar cell, a fuel cell, or a battery.
- the AC / DC converter is used when the voltage applyer is connected to an AC power source such as a commercial power source. Further, in the voltage applyer, for example, the voltage applied between the anode AN and the cathode CA and the current flowing between the anode AN and the cathode CA are adjusted so that the power supplied to the cell becomes a predetermined set value. It may be a type power supply.
- the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 is energized between the anode AN and the cathode CA by using a voltage applyer. That is, in the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10, the voltage applyer applies a voltage between the anode AN and the cathode CA to move hydrogen in the hydrogen-containing gas supplied to the anode AN to the cathode CA and compress it. It is a device to do.
- the hydrogen-containing gas may be, for example, a hydrogen gas generated by electrolysis of water or a reformed gas generated by a reforming reaction of a hydrocarbon gas.
- each of the pair of separators may sandwich each of the anode AN and the cathode CA from the outside.
- the separator in contact with the anode AN is a conductive plate-shaped member for supplying the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN.
- This plate-shaped member includes a serpentine-shaped gas flow path through which a hydrogen-containing gas supplied to the anode AN flows.
- the separator in contact with the cathode CA is a conductive plate-shaped member for deriving hydrogen from the cathode CA.
- This plate-shaped member includes a gas flow path through which hydrogen derived from the cathode CA flows.
- a sealing material such as a gasket is usually provided from both sides of the cell so that high-pressure hydrogen does not leak to the outside, and is preassembled in an integrated manner with the cell of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10. Then, on the outside of this cell, the above-mentioned separator for mechanically fixing the cell and electrically connecting the adjacent cells to each other in series is arranged.
- Cells and separators are alternately stacked, about 10 to 200 cells are laminated, the laminated body (stack) is sandwiched between end plates via a current collector plate and an insulating plate, and both end plates are tightened with a fastening rod.
- a groove-shaped branch path is branched from an appropriate conduit in each of the separators, and the downstream ends thereof are the separator. It is necessary to configure it so as to be connected to each gas flow path of.
- Such a pipeline is called a manifold, and the manifold is composed of, for example, a series of through holes provided at appropriate positions of the members constituting the stack.
- the hydrogen system 100 is provided with a temperature detector that detects the temperature of the cell, a temperature regulator that adjusts the temperature of the cell, a dew point adjuster that adjusts the dew point of the hydrogen-containing gas supplied to the anode AN, and the like. You may.
- the first flow path 1 is a flow path for supplying a hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10.
- the downstream end of the first flow path 1 may be connected to any location as long as it communicates with the anode AN of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10.
- the downstream end of the first flow path 1 may communicate with a manifold for introducing a hydrogen-containing gas.
- the upstream end of the first flow path 1 may be connected to an appropriate hydrogen supply source, for example.
- the hydrogen supply source include a water electrolyzer, a reformer, a hydrogen tank, and the like.
- the supply pressure of the hydrogen-containing gas supplied through the first flow path 1 may be, for example, 0.1 MPaG or more and 20 MPaG or less.
- the second flow path 2 is a flow path for branching from the first flow path 1 and supplying the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode CA of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10.
- the upstream end of the second flow path 2 is connected to the first flow path 1 at the branch point B.
- the second flow path 2 is extended so as to communicate with the cathode CA of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10.
- the downstream end of the second flow path 2 may be connected to any location as long as it communicates with the cathode CA of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10.
- the downstream end of the second flow path 2 may communicate with the hydrogen derivation manifold.
- the hydrogen system 100 is configured to supply hydrogen compressed by the cathode CA of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 to an appropriate hydrogen reservoir (not shown) through a flow path (not shown).
- a hydrogen reservoir for example, a hydrogen tank capable of filling hydrogen of about several tens of MPaG can be mentioned.
- the check valve 3 is provided in the second flow path 2.
- the check valve 3 is a valve for preventing a flow in the direction opposite to the flow for supplying the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode CA of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10. That is, the check valve 3 automatically causes the hydrogen-containing gas flowing through the first flow path 1 to flow from the branch point B in the direction (forward direction) of the cathode CA via the second flow path 2, and also in the reverse direction. It is configured to automatically prevent the flow.
- the following operations may be performed, for example, by reading a control program from the storage circuit of the controller by the arithmetic circuit of the controller (not shown in FIG. 1). However, it is not always essential to perform the following operations on the controller 50. The operator may perform some of the operations. In the following example, the case where the operation is controlled by the controller will be described.
- the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 is started via the first flow path 1.
- the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN may be started, for example, by opening the main plug (not shown) of the hydrogen supply source provided at the upstream end of the first flow path 1.
- the operation of starting the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode CA is performed. That is, when the supply pressure of the hydrogen-containing gas is higher than the cathode gas pressure, the differential pressure between the two acts in the direction of opening the check valve 3, so that the first flow path 1 is passed through the second flow path 2.
- the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas from the branch point B to the cathode CA is automatically started.
- the supply pressure of the hydrogen-containing gas supplied through the first flow path 1 may be, for example, 0.1 MPaG or more and 20 MPaG or less.
- hydrogen (H 2 ) generated by the cathode CA by increasing the pressure loss in the flow path by using a back pressure valve, a regulating valve (not shown), or the like in the flow path of the gas derived from the cathode CA. Can be compressed.
- Hydrogen compressed by the cathode CA is temporarily stored, for example, in a hydrogen reservoir (not shown). Further, the hydrogen stored in the hydrogen reservoir is supplied to the hydrogen demander in a timely manner.
- hydrogen demanders include fuel cells that generate electricity using hydrogen.
- the operation method of the hydrogen system 100 and the hydrogen system 100 of the present embodiment can maintain the hydrogen compression operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 with higher efficiency than before.
- the differential pressure between the two is in the direction of opening the check valve 3. Acts on. Therefore, since the check valve 3 does not need to be controlled by obtaining external power, the hydrogen-containing gas can be supplied from the branch point B of the first flow path 1 to the cathode CA via the second flow path 2. It will start automatically. As a result, the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure can be quickly equalized.
- the hydrogen-containing gas of the hydrogen supply source is contained at the start of supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN.
- the gas supply pressure there is a possibility that the magnitude relationship between the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure is reversed (hydrogen gas pressure> cathode gas pressure). Then, damage to the electrolyte membrane 20 and the gas diffusion layer due to the reversal of the differential pressure between the two increases the contact resistance of the MEA, which may reduce the efficiency of the hydrogen compression operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10. ..
- the cathode gas is automatically opened by the check valve 3 provided in the second flow path 2 when the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN is started. Since the pressure and the cathode gas pressure can be the same, damage to the electrolyte membrane 20 and the gas diffusion layer can be reduced.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a hydrogen system as a modification of the first embodiment.
- the hydrogen system 100 of this modification includes an electrochemical hydrogen pump 10, a first flow path 1, a second flow path 2, a check valve 3, and a pressure loss unit 6. Be prepared.
- the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 the first flow path 1, the second flow path 2, and the check valve 3 are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the pressure loss unit 6 is provided in the first flow path 1 downstream of the branch point B to the second flow path 2.
- the pressure loss unit 6 may have any configuration as long as a desired pressure loss can be set in the first flow path 1 downstream of the branch point B to the second flow path 2.
- the pressure loss portion 6 is realized by making the diameter of a part of the pipe constituting the first flow path 1 downstream of the branch point B to the second flow path 2 smaller than that of the other part. You may.
- the pressure loss portion 6 may be realized by providing a valve such as a check valve in the first flow path 1 downstream of the branch point B to the second flow path 2.
- the pressure loss of the second flow path 2 is smaller than the pressure loss of the first flow path 1 downstream of the branch point B to the second flow path 2.
- the pressure loss unit 6 the magnitude relationship between the pressure loss of the second flow path 2 and the pressure loss of the first flow path 1 downstream of the branch point B to the second flow path 2 is set as described above. can do.
- the pressure loss portion 6 is composed of a valve
- the pressure loss of this valve is larger than the pressure loss of the check valve 3 provided in the second flow path 2.
- the pressure loss of the second flow path 2 is smaller than the pressure loss of the first flow path 1 downstream of the branch point B to the second flow path 2, so that the pressure loss is reduced to the anode AN.
- the hydrogen-containing gas can be supplied to the cathode CA prior to the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas.
- the hydrogen system 100 of this modification may be the same as the hydrogen system 100 of the first embodiment except for the above-mentioned features.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hydrogen system of the second embodiment.
- the hydrogen system 100 of the present embodiment includes an electrochemical hydrogen pump 10, a first flow path 1, a second flow path 2, an on-off valve 4, and a controller 50.
- the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 the first flow path 1 and the second flow path 2 are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the on-off valve 4 is provided in the second flow path 2.
- the on-off valve 4 may have any configuration as long as it can open and close the second flow path 2.
- a drive valve or a solenoid valve driven by nitrogen gas or the like can be used, but the valve is not limited thereto.
- the controller 50 opens the on-off valve 4 at the same time as the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN via the first flow path 1 starts.
- the controller 50 may control the overall operation of the hydrogen system 100.
- the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN is started, for example, even if the controller 50 opens the main plug (not shown) of the hydrogen supply source provided at the upstream end of the first flow path 1. good.
- the controller 50 includes, for example, an arithmetic circuit (not shown) and a storage circuit for storing a control program (not shown).
- Examples of the arithmetic circuit include an MPU and a CPU.
- Examples of the storage circuit include a memory and the like.
- the controller 50 may be composed of a single controller that performs centralized control, or may be composed of a plurality of controllers that perform distributed control in cooperation with each other.
- the following operations may be performed, for example, by the arithmetic circuit of the controller 50 reading a control program from the storage circuit of the controller 50. However, it is not always essential to perform the following operations on the controller 50. The operator may perform some of the operations. In the following example, the case where the operation is controlled by the controller 50 will be described.
- the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 is started via the first flow path 1.
- the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN may be started, for example, by opening the main plug (not shown) of the hydrogen supply source provided at the upstream end of the first flow path 1.
- the operation of starting the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the cathode CA is performed. That is, the on-off valve 4 is opened at the same time as the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas is started.
- the supply pressure of the hydrogen-containing gas supplied through the first flow path 1 may be, for example, 0.1 MPaG or more and 20 MPaG or less.
- hydrogen (H 2 ) generated by the cathode CA is added to the gas flow path led out from the cathode CA by increasing the pressure loss in the flow path by using a back pressure valve, a regulating valve (not shown), or the like. Can be compressed. At this time, the on-off valve 4 is closed.
- Hydrogen compressed by the cathode CA is temporarily stored, for example, in a hydrogen reservoir (not shown). Further, the hydrogen stored in the hydrogen reservoir is supplied to the hydrogen demander in a timely manner.
- hydrogen demanders include fuel cells that generate electricity using hydrogen.
- the operation method of the hydrogen system 100 and the hydrogen system 100 of the present embodiment can maintain the hydrogen compression operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 with higher efficiency than before.
- the on-off valve 4 since the on-off valve 4 is opened at the same time as the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN via the first flow path 1 is started, the on-off valve 4 is branched, so that the first flow path 1 is branched via the second flow path 2.
- the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas from the portion B to the cathode CA is started in a timely manner.
- the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure can be quickly equalized.
- the hydrogen-containing gas of the hydrogen supply source is contained at the start of supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN.
- the reversal of the magnitude relationship between the anode gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure (hydrogen gas pressure> cathode gas pressure) may occur.
- damage to the electrolyte membrane 20 and the gas diffusion layer due to the reversal of the differential pressure between the two increases the contact resistance of the MEA, which may reduce the efficiency of the hydrogen compression operation of the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10. ..
- the anode is opened by opening the on-off valve 4 provided in the second flow path 2 at the same time as the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to the anode AN is started. Since the gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure can be made the same, damage to the electrolyte membrane 20 and the gas diffusion layer can be reduced.
- the hydrogen system 100 of the present embodiment may be the same as the hydrogen system 100 of the first embodiment except for the above-mentioned features.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a hydrogen system as a modification of the first embodiment.
- the hydrogen system 100 of this modification includes an electrochemical hydrogen pump 10, a first flow path 1, a second flow path 2, an on-off valve 4, and a pressure loss unit 6. ..
- the electrochemical hydrogen pump 10 the first flow path 1, the second flow path 2, and the on-off valve 4 are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the pressure loss unit 6 is the same as the modified example of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the pressure loss of the second flow path 2 is smaller than the pressure loss of the first flow path 1 downstream of the branch point B to the second flow path 2.
- the pressure loss unit 6 the magnitude relationship between the pressure loss of the second flow path 2 and the pressure loss of the first flow path 1 downstream of the branch point B to the second flow path 2 is set as described above. can do.
- the pressure loss portion 6 is composed of a valve
- the pressure loss of this valve is larger than the pressure loss when the on-off valve 4 provided in the second flow path 2 is opened.
- the pressure loss of the second flow path 2 is smaller than the pressure loss of the first flow path 1 downstream of the branch point B to the second flow path 2, so that the pressure loss is reduced to the anode AN.
- the hydrogen-containing gas can be supplied to the cathode CA prior to the supply of the hydrogen-containing gas.
- the hydrogen system 100 of this modification may be the same as the hydrogen system 100 of the second embodiment except for the above-mentioned features.
- the first embodiment, the modified example of the first embodiment, the second embodiment and the modified example of the second embodiment may be combined with each other as long as the other party is not excluded from each other.
- One aspect of the present disclosure can be used for a hydrogen system and a method for operating a hydrogen system, which can maintain the hydrogen compression operation of the compressor more easily and efficiently than before.
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以下の実施形態では、上記の圧縮機の一例である電気化学式水素ポンプを備える水素システムの構成および動作について説明する。
図1は、第1実施形態の水素システムの一例を示す図である。
以下、水素システム100の水素圧縮動作の一例について図面を参照しながら説明する。
カソード:2H++2e-→H2(高圧) ・・・(2)
このようにして、水素システム100において、電気化学式水素ポンプ10のアノードANおよびカソードCA間に電圧を印加することで、アノードANに供給される水素含有ガス中の水素を、電解質膜20を介してカソードCAに移動させ、かつ圧縮する動作が行われる。なお、カソードCAで圧縮された水素の圧力が、第1流路1を介して供給される水素含有ガスの供給圧よりも高くなっても、このような水素が第2流路2を逆方向に流れようとすると、逆止弁3が自動的に閉止する。
図2は、第1実施形態の変形例の水素システムの一例を示す図である。
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図3は、第2実施形態の水素システムの一例を示す図である。
以下、水素システム100の水素圧縮動作の一例について図面を参照しながら説明する。
カソード:2H++2e-→H2(高圧) ・・・(2)
このようにして、水素システム100において、電気化学式水素ポンプ10のアノードANおよびカソードCA間に電圧を印加することで、アノードANに供給される水素含有ガス中の水素を、電解質膜20を介してカソードCAに移動させ、かつ圧縮する動作が行われる。
図4は、第1実施形態の変形例の水素システムの一例を示す図である。
2 :第2流路
3 :逆止弁
4 :開閉弁
6 :圧力損失部
10 :電気化学式水素ポンプ
20 :電解質膜
50 :制御器
100 :水素システム
AN :アノード
B :分岐箇所
CA :カソード
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- アノードおよびカソード間に電圧を印加することで、アノードに供給される水素含有ガス中の水素を、電解質膜を介してカソードに移動させ、かつ圧縮する圧縮機と、
前記アノードに水素含有ガスを供給する第1流路と、
前記第1流路から分岐して、前記カソードに水素含有ガスを供給する第2流路と
前記第2流路に設けられ、前記カソードに水素含有ガスを供給する流れとは逆向きの流れを防止する逆止弁と、を備える水素システム。 - アノードおよびカソード間に電圧を印加することで、アノードに供給される水素含有ガス中の水素を、電解質膜を介してカソードに移動させ、かつ圧縮する圧縮機と、
前記アノードに水素含有ガスを供給する第1流路と、
前記第1流路から分岐して、前記カソードに水素含有ガスを供給する第2流路と、
前記第2流路に設けられた開閉弁と、
前記第1流路を介した前記アノードへの水素含有ガスの供給開始と同時に、前記開閉弁を開放させる制御器と、を備える水素システム。 - 前記第2流路への分岐箇所よりも下流の第1流路に設けられた、圧力損失部を備える請求項1または2に記載の水素システム。
- 前記第2流路の圧力損失が前記第2流路への分岐箇所よりも下流の第1流路の圧力損失より小さい請求項1-3のいずれか1項に記載の水素システム。
- 前記第1流路を介して供給される水素含有ガスの供給圧は、0.1MPaG~20MPaGである請求項1-4のいずれか1項に記載の水素システム。
- アノードおよびカソード間に電圧を印加することで、アノードに供給される水素含有ガス中の水素を、電解質膜を介してカソードに移動させ、かつ圧縮するステップと、
前記アノードへの水素含有ガスの供給開始と同時に、前記カソードに前記水素含有ガスの供給を開始させるステップと、を備える、水素システムの運転方法。
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