WO2023285751A1 - Systeme de serrage pour module electrochimique - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a clamping system for an electrochemical module, intended to apply a compressive force to a stack of cells in particular during its handling.
- An electrochemical device can be implemented for high temperature electrolysis and comprise a stack of solid oxide electrolyzer cells or SOEC (solid oxide electrolyzer cell in English terminology) or as a fuel cell and comprise a stack of solid oxide fuel cells or SOFC (Solid oxide fuel cell in Anglo-Saxon terminology).
- SOEC solid oxide electrolyzer cell in English terminology
- SOFC Solid oxide fuel cell in Anglo-Saxon terminology
- Such a device comprises a module or stack comprising a stack of electrochemical cells sandwiched between two clamping plates. The cells are electrically connected in series.
- Each electrochemical cell has an electrolyte between two electrodes.
- Interconnection plates are interposed between the cells and ensure the electrical connection between the cells.
- the interconnection plates provide the gas supply to the cells and the collection of the gases produced at the level of each cell.
- Document EP3183379 describes an example of an interconnection plate or connector ensuring the electrical connection and the distribution of gases within the cells.
- the interconnector comprises three thin plates, one of the plates called intermediate plate arranged between the two other plates, called end plates, allows the distribution of gases within the O and H chambers.
- One of the end plates forms a frame delimiting a window on the intermediate plate and receiving a cell which is then in contact with the intermediate plate.
- Electrical current passes bottom-up or top-down through the cells and interconnector areas, which are aligned vertically with the cells.
- the anode and the cathode are the site of electrochemical reactions, while the electrolyte allows the transport of ions from the cathode to the anode, or vice versa depending on whether the electrochemical device operates in electrolyser mode or in battery mode. fuel.
- the cathode compartment allows a supply of water vapor and an evacuation of the water reduction products, in particular hydrogen, while the anode compartment ensures, via a draining gas, the evacuation of the dioxygen produced from the oxidation of O 2 ions migrating from the cathode to the anode.
- the electrolysis mechanism (“SOEC” mode) of water vapor by an elementary electrochemical cell is described below.
- the elementary electrochemical cell is powered by a current flowing from the cathode to the anode.
- the water vapor distributed by the cathode compartment is then reduced under the effect of the current according to the following half-reaction:
- the oxygen thus formed is evacuated by the draining gas circulating in the anode compartment.
- SOFC fuel cell
- air is injected into the cathode compartment which dissociates into O 2 ions. These migrate towards the anode and react with dihydrogen circulating in the anode compartment to form water.
- the fuel cell is supplied with CH 4 and air.
- Operation in fuel cell mode allows the production of an electric current.
- These systems can operate at temperatures between 600°C and 1000°C.
- the clamping plates exert a clamping force on the stack in order to ensure good electrical contact between the interconnection plates and the cells and sealing of the stack. Tie rods connect the clamping plates.
- Glass-ceramic sealing on the side contour of the cells is made for each module. This sealing is done at a temperature of the order of 800°C. During this sealing a compressive force is applied. During the handling phases, this effort must be maintained.
- a clamping system comprising a set of clamping devices, each clamping device comprising a column extending between the stiffening plates and being fixed thereto so that the outer faces of the stiffening plates remain flat and make it possible to produce easily stackable stiffening plates and electrochemical modules.
- the columns remain in the space delimited between the plates which makes the device compact.
- the invention provides means for temporarily clamping a stack of cells and interconnectors which do not increase the size of the stack.
- the clamping devices are such that they make it possible to implement two identical stiffening plates.
- the stiffening plates are square or rectangular and from one to three clamping devices per side are provided.
- the columns are rigid.
- the columns are formed by cables fixed to each other.
- the subject of the present application is therefore a clamping system for a module comprising a stack of electrochemical cells and interconnectors in a longitudinal direction, and a first stiffening plate and a second stiffening plate on either side of the stack, said clamping system being intended to exert a compressive force on said stack in the longitudinal direction, each first and second stiffening plates comprising n holes orthogonal to the stiffening plates and distributed along the edges of the stiffening plates, n being an integer at least equal to 2, said clamping system comprising n clamping devices, each clamping device comprising a column configured to mechanically connect the first and the second stiffening plates, each column extending in the space between the first and second stiffening plates, each clamping device also comprising first means penetrating into each of the first and second stiffening plates and fixing the column to the said first and second stiffening plates and second adjustment means for adjusting the tension applied to the column.
- the first means comprise, at each of the stiffening plates, a housing for a column head, configured to allow mounting of a column head in the housing by lateral displacement of the column.
- the first means may comprise at least a first threaded element configured to be screwed into a hole in one of the stiffening plates.
- the post may comprise, at a first longitudinal end, a head cooperating with the first threaded element and, at a second longitudinal end, a head intended to be connected to the second stiffening plate, and in which the second adjustment means are formed by the cooperation of the first threaded element with the first stiffening plate.
- the first threaded element may comprise a housing for a column head, configured to allow mounting of a column head in the housing by lateral displacement of the column.
- the first means may comprise a second threaded element configured to be screwed into a hole in the second stiffening plate
- the second threaded element may comprise a housing for a column head, configured to allow mounting of a baluster in the housing by lateral displacement of the baluster.
- the housings and the heads are configured to provide between them a lateral clearance.
- the clamping device may comprise at least one nut configured to be mounted with lateral clearance in a hole of the second stiffening plate and to be immobilized in translation in the axial direction at least in a direction opposite to that in which the second threaded element is screwed into the hole.
- each column comprises two cables, each configured to be fixed by a first end at least in translation in the axial direction to the first and second stiffening plates and comprising at a second end means for connecting the cables between them, forming the means of adjustment.
- the first means may comprise a second threaded element configured to be screwed into a hole in the second stiffening plate, the first end of one cable being welded into the first threaded element and the first end of the other cable being welded into the second threaded element.
- the adjustment means comprise a nut mounted free in rotation on the second end of one of the cables and a threaded pin mounted on the second end of the other cable.
- At least one clamping device comprises a strain gauge configured to supply the tension applied to the column.
- Another object of the present application is a module comprising a stack of electrochemical cells and interconnectors and a first and a second stiffening plates on either side of the stack and a clamping system according to the invention, the first and second stiffening plates having holes for mounting the clamping devices arranged along the edges of the stiffening plates.
- the holes in the second stiffening plate can emerge laterally in the edges of the second stiffening plate, said holes comprising a shoulder forming a bearing surface for a head of the column.
- the nut comprises a collar resting against a zone of the outer face of the second stiffening plate, and said zone comprises a countersinking so that the flange does not protrude from a main plane of said outer face.
- Another object of the present application is a method for compressing a stack of electrochemical cells and interconnectors by means of a clamping system according to the invention, comprising: a) supplying a stack of cells electrochemical and interconnectors and first and second stiffening plates on either side of the stack, said plates each comprising n holes orthogonal to the first and second stiffening plates and distributed along the edges of the stiffening plates, b ) mounting a first threaded element in a hole of the first stiffening plate for each mounting device, c) mounting the column between said first element and the second plate, d) tensioning said column.
- tensioning can be obtained by screwing the first threaded element into the hole.
- a second threaded element can be mounted in a hole of the second stiffening plate and in which during step d), tensioning is obtained by screwing the first element into the hole and /or screwing the second element into the hole.
- Another object of the present application is a method for compressing a stack of electrochemical cells and interconnectors by means of a clamping system according to the invention, comprising: a) providing a stack of electrochemical cells and interconnectors and first and second stiffening plates on either side of the stack, said plates each comprising n holes orthogonal to the first and second stiffening plates and distributed along the edges of the first and second stiffening plates , b) mounting a first threaded element in a hole of a first stiffening plate for each mounting device, c) mounting a second threaded element in a hole of the second stiffening plate for each mounting device, d) connecting said cables and tensioning said cables.
- Another object of the present application is a method for manufacturing an electrochemical assembly constituting a SOEC electrolysis or co-electrolysis reactor or a SOFC fuel cell, comprising a superposition of p modules, p being an integer at least equal to 2, comprising: a′) Supply of a stack of electrochemical cells and interconnectors and first and second stiffening plates on either side of the stack, said plates each comprising n holes orthogonal to the first and second stiffening plates and distributed along the edges of the stiffening plates, b') Placing said stack and the first and second stiffening plates in a press, c') Application of a given axial compressive force, d') Production of a seal between the cells and the interconnectors e′) Installation of the clamping system by applying the method according to the invention, f′) repetition of steps a′) to e′) to manufacture p modules, g') superimposition of the modules h') positioning of the said superimposed modules in a press i
- Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a perspective view of an example of an electrochemical assembly according to the invention.
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of an electrochemical module implementing a clamping system according to an exemplary embodiment according to the invention.
- Figure 3 is a perspective view of a threaded element of a clamping device implemented in the module of Figure 2.
- Figure 4 is a side view of the threaded element of Figure 3.
- Figure 5A is a detail view of a clamping device of Figure 2 in the assembly phase.
- Figure 5B shows the clamping device of Figure 2 in the tension adjustment phase.
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of a detail of a module according to an alternative embodiment of the clamping system of Figure 2.
- Figure 7A is a sectional view at the level of a nut mounted in the second stiffening plate in a first position.
- Figure 7B is a sectional view at the level of the nut mounted in the second stiffening plate in a second position.
- Figure 8 is a perspective view of an electrochemical module implementing a clamping system according to another exemplary embodiment according to the invention.
- Figure 9 is a detail view of Figure 8 from a first point of view.
- Figure 10 is a detail view of Figure 8 from a first point of view.
- Figure 11 is a perspective view of part of an electrochemical module implementing a clamping system according to another embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 12A is a detail view of a clamping device of Figure 11.
- Figure 12B is a longitudinal sectional view of the clamping device of Figure 12A.
- FIG. 1 one can see a side view of an example of an assembly of electrochemical cells and electrical and fluidic interconnectors, in which the cells and the interconnectors are divided into several modules M1, M2, M3, three in the example shown.
- Each module comprises a stack of electrochemical cells and interconnectors, each cell being placed between two interconnectors.
- Each electrochemical cell has an electrolyte between two electrodes.
- Two stiffening plates PI, P2 are provided at the ends of the stack and allow the application of a compressive force to the stack of cells and interconnectors. The stiffening plates PI, P2 also ensure the electrical connection with the stacks located above and below and the fluidic connection.
- the electrochemical assembly comprises two end plates PE1, PE2 forming electrical and fluidic connectors to bring or collect the electric current from the electrochemical assembly to the outside and to bring, collect and circulate the gases of the electrochemical assembly outwards.
- tie rods T connect the two end plates PE1, PE2 and ensure the application of a compressive force to all of the modules during operation of the device.
- a module M1 alone comprising a clamping system SI according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the clamping system is intended to ensure the application of a compressive force to the stack of cells and interconnectors temporarily, in particular during the phases of handling the module and performing the final assembly.
- the SI clamping system is not intended to be used during manufacturing phases requiring high temperatures, for example when making glass or glass-ceramic joints between cells and interconnectors. During these phases, the maintenance of the compression force is obtained by means of a press.
- the clamping system SI is configured to cooperate with the stiffening plates PI and P2.
- the two plates PI, P2 are in this example identical or similar, only the plate PI will be described in detail.
- the first plate PI has an inner face 2 intended to be in contact with the stack of cells and interconnectors.
- the first PI plate has tapped holes (not visible) extending along a thickness direction of the PI plate. In this example the holes pass through the PI plate. The holes are distributed over the entire contour of the PI plate.
- the PI plate has a substantially square shape and it has lugs 6 extending laterally outwards, in each of which a threaded hole is formed.
- the plate P2 has the same number of tapped holes 5 as the plate PI, which have the same arrangement so that, when the plates PI and P2 are arranged on either side of the stack, each tapped hole of a plate is substantially opposite a tapped hole of the other plate considering a vertical direction.
- the number of holes per side is not limiting and is chosen according to the dimensions of the stiffening plates.
- ears makes it possible to reduce the mass of the stiffening plates.
- the clamping system comprises a set of several clamping devices intended to be distributed around the stack in order to ensure the application of a balanced compressive force.
- Each clamping device comprises a first element 8 configured to cooperate by screwing with a threaded hole of the plate PI, a second element 10 configured to cooperate by screwing with a threaded hole 5 of the plate P2 and a column 12 configured to mechanically connect rigidly the first element 8 and the second element 10 and ensure the application of a tensile force between the first and the second element.
- first element 8 and the second element 10 are identical or similar, only the first element 8 will be described in detail.
- the first element shown alone in Figure 3, comprises a plate 14 provided on a first face with a threaded pin 15 configured to be screwed into a threaded hole in the plate PI.
- the plate 14 comprises, on a second face opposite the first face, two jaws 16 defining between them a housing for one end of the column and forming an axial stop therefor.
- the axial direction is to be considered in the direction of the stack and extends orthogonally to the two stiffening plates PI, P2.
- each jaw comprises an abutment part 18 extending parallel to and at a distance from the plate and a connection part 20 connecting the abutment part 18 to the platinum.
- the two abutment parts 18 of the two jaws have side edges facing each other and providing between them a passage for the column.
- the side edges each have a recess 22, the two recesses defining a housing for the column.
- the first element 8 has, seen from above, a hexagonal shape allowing it to be screwed into a hole in the plate PI by means of a standard spanner.
- the hexagonal shape is more practical for making the passage 21.
- the first element 8 has a polygonal shape comprising between 3 and n sides, for example 10.
- a polygonal shape has the advantage of being able to set up the clamping device in an environment with little space for the installation of the tool; and furthermore it makes it possible to easily arrange the passages parallel to each other for mounting the column, as will be explained below.
- the column 12 comprises a rod 24 provided at each of its longitudinal ends with a disc-shaped head 26 whose axis coincides with that of the rod, and of diameter greater than that of the rod so as to be connected to the rod 24 by a shoulder 28.
- the width L of the passage 21 between the jaws is greater than the diameter of the rod and is less than the diameter of the head.
- the distance between the connection parts of the two jaws is chosen greater than the diameter of the head of the column.
- the clearance provided between the head and the connection parts and between the rod and the housing delimited by the recesses 22 in the abutment parts advantageously make it possible to compensate for the defects in flatness, orientation and coaxiality between the two stiffening plates. .
- a slight misalignment of two tapped holes can be compensated by the lateral displacements of the column in the first and second elements.
- the first element 8 is screwed into a tapped hole in the plate PI
- the second element 10 is screwed into the tapped hole opposite the plate P2.
- the first and/or the second element is or are not screwed fully into the tapped holes. In the example shown the second element 10 is not screwed down.
- the first and second elements are oriented so that the passages 21 are parallel, allowing the mounting of the heads of the column in the first and the second element simultaneously (FIG. 5A).
- the column 12 is then mounted in the first 8 and second element 10 by sliding each head between the plate and the abutment parts and the rod in the passage.
- the first and/or the second element is or are screwed further, the heads then come into abutment against the abutment parts, the pins are then put in tension, which ensures a force stacking compression.
- the second element which is screwed further (FIG. 5B).
- the compressive force applied is of the order of 1 kN to a few kN.
- the length of the rod 24 is chosen according to the height of the stack and the number of interconnectors, so that it can exert in cooperation with the first 8 and second 10 elements a compressive force between the two plates of stiffening.
- All SI clamping devices are mounted in the same way between the two plates PI and P2 and all around the stack ensuring the application of a balanced compressive force over the entire section of the stack.
- Preferably between 4 and 12 clamping devices are mounted between the two plates, i.e. between one clamping device per side and three clamping devices per side.
- the tightening devices are put in place, for example, after the step of producing the glass or vitroceramic seals between the cells and the interconnectors.
- the compressive force is applied to the stack by means of a hurry.
- This step requires a high temperature.
- the clamping devices are put in place so as to maintain a compression force applied by the press, after that -it will have released its effort.
- the press is controlled to release the compression force.
- the module can then be manipulated while maintaining the compression force.
- a seal is to be made between the modules.
- the assembly is placed in a press, which is actuated so as to apply a compressive force to the assembly. Then the clamps are removed. The sealing step takes place. Then the tie rods are put in place between the end plates PE1, PE2.
- the clamping devices make it possible to maintain the application of a compressive force on the stacks between the phases under press.
- they make it possible to superimpose the stacks without there being any interference between them, contrary to what would happen with these tie rods passing through the plates and with bolts resting on the outer faces of the stiffening plates.
- SI clamping devices allow relatively quick and easy assembly.
- the clamps are preferably made of high strength steel to withstand the imposed stresses and deformation.
- the material of the assembly devices has a Young's modulus greater than 10 GPa and an elastic limit greater than ten times the maximum stress present in the tie rods of the final assembly when they are loaded.
- the clamping devices are made of stainless steel X4CrNiMo 16-
- the rods of the columns have a diameter of between 1 mm and 20 mm, preferably equal to 8 mm.
- the number of columns and their diameter are chosen so that the set of columns is substantially more rigid than the stack.
- the ratio of the stiffness of all the columns to the stiffness of the stack is advantageously between 1 and 1000 and preferably around 50.
- the clamping system comprises several sets of columns of different lengths making it possible to adapt to stacks of different heights, the first and second threaded elements being able to be used for different lengths of columns.
- the height variation between two stacks can be partly compensated by the level of screwing of the first and second elements in the tapped holes of the plates P1 and P2.
- a clamping system for producing a complete assembly comprising three modules comprises at least three sets of clamping devices, since each module is equipped with clamping devices, in particular when the three stacks are superimposed.
- all or part of the columns 12 is equipped with a calibrated strain gauge making it possible to control the forces applied during their tensioning.
- the columns have a diametral hole in which the gauge is placed. Only part of the columns can be equipped with deformation gauges, by coupling the measurement of the deformation to a measurement of the tightening torque on the first and second elements it is possible to repeat the tightening on the other tightening devices without using gauges of deformation.
- the clamping system S2 comprises a first threaded element 8 identical or similar to the first element of the clamping system SI and configured to be screwed directly into a threaded hole in the plate PI.
- the clamping system S2 also comprises a second threaded element 10 identical or similar to the second element of the clamping system SI.
- the clamping system S2 also comprises a nut 30 configured to be mounted with a transverse clearance in a hole 5' of the stiffening plate P2.
- the second threaded element 10' is configured to be screwed into the nut 30, it is similar to the second element 10.
- the nut 30 comprises a base 32 intended to bear against the outer face of the stiffening plate P2 so to axially immobilize the nut 30 against the stiffening plate P2.
- the outer face of the stiffening plate P2 is structured so that the nut 30 does not protrude from the outer face and thus does not interfere with the installation of another module.
- a countersink 34 is made in the lug, the countersink having a depth at least equal to the thickness of the base 32 of the nut.
- the nut 30 is free to move laterally in the hole 5' of the stiffening plate P2' in order to compensate for the misalignment between the holes 5' of the two stiffening plates.
- the installation of the clamping devices is substantially identical to that of the devices of the SI clamping system.
- the first element is screwed into a hole in the stiffening plate P1
- the nut 30 is placed in the hole 5' of the stiffening plate P2
- the second element 10' is partially screwed into the nut 30.
- the column heads 12 are slid into the housings of the first and second elements 8, 10'. Then the first element 8 and/or the second element 10' are screwed further to tension the column 12. This positioning is repeated for all the clamping devices.
- either the holes in the plate P2' have a larger diameter than the diameter of the holes in the plate PI, or the threaded part of the second element has a smaller diameter than that of the first element.
- FIGS. 8 to 10 another embodiment of a stack according to the invention can be seen.
- the S3 clamping system comprises a first threaded element and a column. One of the heads of the column cooperates with the first threaded element and the other head cooperates directly with the stiffening plate P2".
- the stiffening plate P2" comprises housings 36 for each head formed by a hole passing through the plate and emerging laterally towards the outside of the edge of the stiffening plate P2".
- Each housing 36 is through and includes a first portion 36.1 of a first width and a second portion 36.2 of a second width greater than the first width, defining between them a shoulder 38 forming an axial stop for the head of the pin.
- the depth of the second portion 36.2 is advantageously sufficient so that the head does not protrude from the stiffening plate P2".
- the first element 8 is partially screwed into the hole and is oriented so as to allow the mounting of the column heads in the housing of the first element and the housing of the stiffening plate P2", the head received in the housing 36 is resting on the shoulder 38.
- the first element 8 is then further screwed into the hole of the stiffening plate P1 so as to tension the column This operation is repeated for each of the clamping devices.
- This exemplary embodiment has the advantage of simplifying assembly and making it faster since it only requires the screwing of a threaded element.
- the module has a reduced height.
- the clamping system S4 comprises clamping devices comprising a first cable Cl fixed to the stiffening plate PI and a second cable C2 fixed to the stiffening plate P2 and a device for connecting the cables and for tensioning them. .
- the cables C1 and C2 are preferably of the same diameter.
- the two cables Cl, C2 once assembled fulfill the column function.
- the first cable Cl is provided at one end Cl.l with a threaded element 40 configured to be screwed into a hole in the stiffening plate PI.
- the Cl.l end is welded to the threaded element 40.
- the first cable Cl is provided at its other end Cl.2 with a threaded end piece 42, for example crimped onto the end Cl.2 of the cable.
- the second cable C2 is provided at one end C2.1 with a threaded element 44 configured to be screwed into a hole in the stiffening plate P2. End C2.1 is welded to threaded element 44.
- the second cable C2 is provided at its other end C2.2 with a nut 46, mounted to rotate around the cable C2 and in translation along the cable C2 so as to be able to be screwed onto the end piece 42 carried by the cable Cl.
- the cable C2 is introduced into the nut 46 and a ring 48 is crimped on the end C2.2 of the cable C2 to limit the translation of the nut on the cable C2.
- the nut 46 is fixed in rotation on the cable C2 and the cable C2 is mounted free in rotation in the threaded element 44.
- Each threaded element 40, 44 comprises a threaded portion 44.1 to cooperate with a hole in a stiffening plate PI, P2 and a clamping portion 44.2 allowing the clamping of the elements 40, 44 in the holes, the clamping portions are advantageously polygonal shape, preferably hexagonal.
- the cables are mounted on the plates as in the example of figure 8.
- the threaded element 40 is screwed into a hole 8 of the stiffening plate PI, the threaded element 44 is screwed into a hole 10 of the stiffening plate P2.
- the nut 46 is screwed onto the end piece 42 until the cables C1 and C2 are under tension.
- the cables Cl and C2 are chosen so as to have sufficient stiffness. Similar to clamping systems with rigid columns, preferably the number of cable clamping devices and the diameter of the cables are chosen so that the set of clamping devices is substantially more rigid than the stack.
- the ratio of the stiffness of all the clamping devices to the stiffness of the stack is advantageously between 1 and 1000 and preferably around 50.
- the clamping system according to the invention makes it possible to maintain the stacks in compression while avoiding having elements protruding from the outer faces of the stiffening plates, which simplifies the superposition of the stacks.
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