WO2006075786A1 - 燃料電池及び燃料電池用セパレータ - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a fuel cell and a fuel cell separator.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for setting an appropriate uneven shape for manufacturing a fuel cell separator by press molding.
- the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for forming a flow path integrally on both sides of both sides of a fuel cell separator. 1 fuel cell
- the gas channel surface includes a plurality of linear gas channels formed in parallel and the plurality of linear gas channels.
- the gas channel is divided into a plurality of linear gas channel groups and the plurality of linear gas channels.
- a gas flow path connecting portion configured to connect at least a part of the group in series, and the refrigerant flow path surface is a plurality formed integrally with the plurality of linear gas flow paths.
- a linear refrigerant flow path, and a refrigerant flow path connection section formed integrally with the gas flow path connection section and connected to the plurality of linear refrigerant flow paths in parallel. It is characterized by that.
- a gas flow path surface in which a gas flow path through which a reaction gas flows is formed, and a refrigerant flow path surface in which a refrigerant flow path through which a cooling medium flows is formed in an integrated manner.
- a plurality of linear gas flow path groups are connected in series on the gas flow path surface, while a plurality of linear refrigerant flow paths are connected in parallel on the refrigerant flow path surface.
- the refrigerant flow path connecting portion is provided with, for example, a refrigerant flow distribution portion on the upstream side of the plurality of linear refrigerant flow paths, and a refrigerant flow path merging portion on the downstream side of the plurality of linear refrigerant flow paths.
- the refrigerant channel distributor is a channel for distributing the refrigerant to each linear refrigerant channel.
- the refrigerant flow path merging section is a flow path for merging refrigerant from each linear refrigerant flow path.
- the refrigerant flow path surface has a plurality of linear refrigerant flow paths formed integrally with the plurality of linear gas flow paths on the front and back sides and the gas flow path connection portion on the refrigerant inlet side.
- a plurality of linear flow channels are formed integrally with the refrigerant flow channel distribution portion that is formed integrally and distributes the refrigerant to the plurality of linear refrigerant flow channels, and the gas flow channel connection portion on the refrigerant outlet side.
- reaction gas and the cooling medium flow in the same direction or in opposite directions, and that the reaction gas and the cooling medium only flow in a straight line in parallel.
- both sides meandering.
- the front and back integrated type separator can be manufactured not only by press forming of sheet metal, which will be described later, but also by press forming of a non-metallic material such as flexible carbon. Furthermore, since the wall thickness is uniform in the case of the front and back integrated type, the workability is improved not only by press molding but also by other processing methods.
- the present invention can be applied to either a system in which a manifold is provided in the separate evening or a system in which a manifold is provided outside the separate evening.
- the gas flow path connecting portion may be discontinuous with the plurality of linear gas flow paths, and may have a concavo-convex shape in contact with the electrolyte portion. Since the cross-sectional area of the channel at the channel connection part can be made close to that of a plurality of linear gas channels, it is possible to suppress the aggregation of moisture contained in the anode gas caused by the pressure increase caused by a sudden change in the flow velocity. There is an advantage that can be. Furthermore, since the concavo-convex shape is configured so that the apex contacts the electrolyte part, it also has the effect of improving the performance such as strength, rigidity, and conductivity of the separator at the gas flow path connection part.
- the gas flow path connecting portion may connect all of the plurality of linear gas flow path groups in series. In this way, an independent serpentine structure can be realized for the gas flow path.
- the gas flow path connecting portion divides the plurality of linear gas flow paths. Having gas splitting beams to split,
- the gas flow path dividing beam is in contact with the electrolyte part and a width that is in contact with the electrolyte part more than the linear gas flow path beam forming the plurality of linear gas flow paths at least in the gas flow path connection part. It may be formed so that at least one of the pressures is increased.
- the gas flow path dividing beam should be made higher in the stacking direction of the electrolyte part and the separator overnight than the linear gas flow path beam. Good.
- the gas flow path connecting portion has a gas flow path dividing beam that divides the plurality of linear gas flow paths
- the gas flow path dividing beam is formed so that at least the width in contact with the electrolyte part is larger than the linear gas flow path beam constituting the plurality of linear gas flow paths at least in the gas flow path connection portion.
- the refrigerant flow path surface has a specific linear coolant flow path formed integrally with the gas flow path dividing beam on the front and back sides,
- the cooling medium flow path connection portion is formed to suppress the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing into the specific linear refrigerant flow path so as to approach the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing into the plurality of linear refrigerant flow paths. You may make it have a flow control shape.
- the cooling capacity in the plurality of linear refrigerant channels and the specific linear refrigerant channel becomes close to each other, and thus temperature unevenness generated inside the fuel cell can be suppressed.
- the flow rate control shape is a weir-like shape formed outside the specific linear refrigerant flow path so as to suppress the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing into the specific linear refrigerant flow path. You may make it have a structure.
- the gas flow path connecting portion has a gas flow path dividing beam that divides the plurality of linear gas flow paths, The gas channel split beam is formed so that at least the gas channel connecting portion has a larger width in contact with the electrolyte portion than the linear gas channel beam constituting the plurality of linear gas flow channels.
- the refrigerant flow path surface has a specific linear refrigerant flow path formed integrally with the gas flow path dividing beam.
- the specific linear refrigerant flow path is configured to suppress the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing into the specific linear refrigerant flow path so as to approach the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing into the plurality of linear refrigerant flow paths. You may make it.
- the separator includes a flow rate suppressing member attached to the inside of the specific linear refrigerant flow path so as to suppress a flow rate of the refrigerant flowing into the specific linear refrigerant flow path.
- a convex shape that increases the flow resistance may be provided inside the specific linear refrigerant flow path.
- the gas flow path connection portion may have a rectifying structure configured to uniformize the flow rate of the reaction gas flowing into the plurality of linear gas flow paths.
- the equalization of the flow velocity in the connection region has the advantage that it can also contribute to the improvement of power generation efficiency in the connection region.
- the separator may be made of metal.
- the separator may be formed by press-molded sheet metal.
- a first concavo-convex portion formed on one surface of the conductive substrate portion and forming a part of an inner wall surface of a reaction gas flow path through which a reaction gas flows;
- a second uneven portion forming a part of the inner wall surface of the refrigerant flow path
- one end reaching the first location on the outer periphery of the power generation region, which is the region where the first uneven portion is formed, is different from the first location.
- the plurality of divided regions separated by the convex portion in the power generation region are connected to the entire power generation region via a connection region including a first separation portion between the outer periphery of the power generation region and the other end.
- the first concavo-convex portion is formed in the divided region substantially parallel to the divided line-shaped convex portion, and both ends thereof are on a plurality of first line segments separated from the outer periphery of the power generation region. It is provided with a straight projection in the divided area to be arranged,
- the second concavo-convex part is a convex part formed as an inverted shape of a concave part formed between the dividing linear convex part and the linearly projecting convex part in the divided region, and on the other surface, It is necessary to have a refrigerant flow straight-ahead convex portion formed on the second line segment that is formed substantially parallel to the divided linear convex portion and whose both ends are separated from the outer periphery of the back surface region of the power generation region. Let ’s do it.
- the reaction gas is divided into linear projections.
- a flow path through which the refrigerant flows can be formed in parallel to the divided region.
- inside-out shape means that the shape of the protrusion formed on one surface is Corresponding to the shape of the concave portion to be formed, the shape of the concave portion formed on one surface, and the relationship corresponding to the shape of the convex portion formed on the other surface refers to a shape that is established between both surfaces.
- a dividing line for connecting the plurality of divided regions separated by the dividing line-shaped convex portions in the power generation region in series as a whole power generating region via the connection region
- the arrangement of the ridge-shaped protrusions means that a plurality of divided line-shaped protrusions parallel to each other are alternately replaced on the end side reaching the outer periphery of the power generation region, and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the divided line-shaped protrusions. The arrangement is such that they are sequentially arranged in the direction.
- the dividing line-shaped convex portion is a convex portion having a concave portion as an inverted shape on the back surface.
- the first concave-convex portion and the second convex portion are provided in the conductive substrate portion. It is good also as being formed integrally with an uneven part.
- the dividing line-shaped convex portion may be manufactured separately from the conductive substrate portion and disposed on the one surface. good.
- the dividing line-shaped protruding part may be made of a conductive material.
- the linearly projecting convex portion in the divided region may be a linear convex portion in the divided region formed continuously between both ends of the first line segment.
- Each of the plurality of divided in-region linear convex portions has a top portion having a width of a first length.
- the plurality of linear protrusions in the divided area are formed at intervals such that the distance between the tops of the adjacent linear protrusions in the divided area is a second length.
- the divided linear convex portions are not provided, and are arranged at positions similar to the case where the linear convex portions in the divided regions are regularly formed at intervals of the second length.
- Each of the divided regions may have a linear convex portion.
- the fuel cell assembly is assembled by appropriately aligning the fuel cell gas separators so that the arrangement of the dividing linear projections provided in each of the gas separators arranged at both poles is different. Even if it exists, the top part of the linear convex part in a division area with which each gas separator is provided can be arranged in the position which mutually overlaps, and can be supported mutually.
- the refrigerant flow paths are formed between the other surfaces of the gas separator overnight by bringing the other faces into contact with each other, the concave portions between the linear flow paths in the divided areas are reversed in each separator evening. It is also possible to superimpose the position of a certain straight line of the refrigerant flow. As a result, current collection, strength, and rigidity can be ensured inside the fuel cell.
- the top of the dividing line-shaped convex part is not provided with the dividing line-shaped convex part between the divided region linear protruding parts adjacent to each other with the dividing line-shaped convex part interposed therebetween.
- the top of the linear convex portion in the divided region is provided instead of the divided linear convex portion. It is good also as having the width to cover.
- the refrigerant flow straight convex portion may be a refrigerant flow linear convex portion continuously formed between both ends of the second line segment.
- the first concavo-convex portion is the connection region, and is formed on the first line segment, and a second separation between an end of the straightly projecting convex portion in the divided region and an outer periphery of the power generation region.
- the second concavo-convex portion is a back surface region of the connection region, and is between an end of the refrigerant flow straight projecting portion formed on the second line segment and an outer periphery of the back surface region of the power generation region.
- a plurality of second protrusion portions provided at positions not interfered with the plurality of first protrusion portions may be provided.
- the dividing linear convex portion may be formed to have a height in the thickness direction of the separator that is higher than other convex portions provided in the first uneven portion.
- the pressure applied from the gas separator overnight to the adjacent member is divided into the linearly convex portions. This is particularly high in the region where the portion is provided, and gas leakage between the divided regions can be suppressed.
- the second fuel cell of the present invention is
- An electrolyte part including an electrolyte layer, electrodes formed on both sides of the electrolyte, and an electrolyte part disposed so as to sandwich the electrolyte part, and a reaction gas that is a fuel gas or an oxidant gas between the electrolyte part
- a gas separator for a fuel cell of the present invention that forms a flow path
- the third fuel cell of the present invention is
- An electrolyte part including an electrolyte layer and electrodes formed on both surfaces of the electrolyte layer; a reaction gas which is disposed so as to sandwich the electrolyte part and is a fuel gas or an oxidizing gas between the electrolyte part
- a plurality of single cells comprising:
- the first protrusion formed on the fuel cell gas separator on the anode side and the first protrusion formed on the fuel cell gas separator on the force sword are interposed between the electrolyte portion and the first protrusion. are provided at positions overlapping each other,
- the second protrusion formed on the anode side gas separator of one unit cell, and the anode side fuel cell unit provided on the other unit cell is provided at a position in contact with each other.
- the first protrusion and the second protrusion are formed between the adjacent anode-side gas separator and the cathode-side gas separator. Because of the overlapping position, the current collection, strength and rigidity of the fuel cell can be improved.
- the fuel cell gas separator arranged on the anode side may have more parting line-shaped convex portions than the fuel cell gas separator arranged on the cathode side.
- the flow cross-sectional area of the fuel gas flow path is smaller than that of the oxidizing gas flow path, so the flow rate of the fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell is less than the flow rate of the oxidizing gas. In this case, it is possible to increase the flow rate of fuel and gas in the fuel cell and improve the cell performance.
- the dividing linear protrusions are arranged in a substantially horizontal direction
- the split flow formed vertically below the fuel gas is formed from the flow path of the fuel gas formed by the split flow path formed above the fuel cell gas separator disposed on the anode side in the vertical direction.
- the oxidizing gas flows into the fuel gas flow path formed by the channel, and the oxidizing gas flows in the vertical direction in the fuel cell gas separator disposed on the cathode side. It is also possible to flow from the path to the oxidizing gas flow path formed by the divided flow path formed above in the vertical direction.
- the fuel gas flow path with a lower flow rate uses the force of gravity to drain water. Therefore, the drainage of the entire fuel cell can be improved, and the deterioration of battery performance due to liquid water convection can be suppressed.
- the width of each of the divided regions may be narrower as the divided region corresponding to the downstream side in the flow direction of the reaction gas.
- the gas flow rate can be increased toward the downstream side. Therefore, on the downstream side where the electrode active material (hydrogen or oxygen) is consumed by the battery reaction and the flow rate decreases, it is possible to secure a flow rate and suppress deterioration in battery performance. In addition, it is possible to improve drainage by securing a flow velocity on the downstream side where the water content of the gas flow increases.
- a gas leakage suppression portion that closes a gap between the one end of the dividing line-shaped convex portion and the seal portion disposed on an outer periphery of the power generation region on the one surface of the gas separator for the fuel cell;
- FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a fuel cell system 200 including a fuel cell stack 210 as an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a stacked state of the fuel cells 2 15 in the fuel cell stack 2 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P in the cross section XX of the fuel cell 2 15.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view in the stacking direction of the fuel cell stack 2 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the anode gas flow path pattern 2 13 P in the separator 2 6 1 A of the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG 6 is an explanatory view showing an anode gas flow path pattern 2 14 P in the separator 2 6 2 A of the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing the anode gas flow path pattern 2 15 P in the separator 2 6 3 A according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the fuel battery cell according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic sectional view showing the structure of the fuel cell of the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the configuration of the separate night 2 6 4 A.
- FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the structure of the separate evening 2 6 4 B.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of the resin frame 27O.
- FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of the resin frame 2700B.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the state of the cross section in the vicinity of the dividing line-shaped convex portion 3 4 2.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the state of the cross section including the protrusion 3 4 6 and the recess 3 4 8 of the connection region 3 8 2.
- FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing an enlarged view of the vicinity of region Y.
- FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing a modified example in which a gas leakage suppressing portion having a different configuration is provided.
- FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration in which the width of the divided region 3 80 located downstream is narrower.
- FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the linear protrusions in the divided areas.
- FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a fuel cell system 200 including a fuel cell stack 2 10 as an embodiment of the present invention.
- the fuel cell system 2 0 0 includes a fuel cell stack 2 1 0, a high-pressure hydrogen tank 2 3 0 for supplying fuel gas (hydrogen gas) to the fuel cell stack 2 1 0, and a fuel for adjusting this supply Gas supply valve 2 90, purifier 2 3 4 for purifying anode off-gas discharged from fuel cell stack 2 1 0, and air supply pump for supplying oxidizing gas (air) to fuel cell stack 2 1 0 2 8 4 and a heat exchanger 2 6 0 for cooling the fuel cell stack 2 10.
- a reaction gas At least one of the fuel gas and the oxidizing gas is referred to as a reaction gas.
- the fuel cell stack 2 10 includes an anode flow path 2 1 2, a force sword flow path 2 1 4, a refrigerant flow path 2 2 2, and power output terminals 2 1 6 and 2 1 8.
- the anode flow path 21 2 is a flow path to which fuel gas supplied from the high-pressure hydrogen tank 23 30 is supplied during power generation.
- the force sword channel 2 14 is a channel through which air supplied from the outside during power generation is supplied as an oxidizing gas.
- the refrigerant flow path 2 2 2 is a flow path into which the cooling water LLC cooled by the heat exchanger 2 60 is introduced.
- FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a stacking state of the fuel cells 2 15 in the fuel cell stack 2 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the fuel cell 2 15 includes an electrolyte part 2 5 0 having an electrolyte and an electrode (not shown), and two separate parts 2 6 0 A and 2 6 0 B sandwiching the electrolyte part 2 5 0. Yes.
- a flow path is formed on one surface of the separator 2600A so as to supply the anode gas to the electrolyte portion 2550.
- a flow path is formed on one side of the separator 26O B so as to supply an oxidant gas (air in the present embodiment) to the electrolyte portion 2550.
- a coolant channel for flowing the cooling medium LLC on the surface in contact with each other is formed integrally with the reaction gas channel. .
- FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing an anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P in the cross section XX of the fuel battery cell 2 15.
- the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P has an independent surface-in flow path structure that leads from the anode gas inlet 2 1 2 in to the anode gas outlet 2 1 2 out.
- the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P is a straight line formed by a number of straight flow path forming beams 2 1 2 L and two gas flow path split beams 2 1 2 B 1 and 2 1 2 B 2.
- a flow path region, a first connection region, and a second connection region are formed.
- the hatched part shows the part where the separator 2 6 O A contacts the electrolyte part 2 5 0.
- the black-painted part is a sealing member formed of a resin frame.
- the resin frame is located between the electrolyte portion 2500 and the separator 2260A at the outer periphery of the region where the anode gas flow path pattern 212P is formed as shown in FIG. It is a frame-shaped member arranged.
- a plurality of straight flow paths are formed by the straight flow path forming beams 2 1 2 L.
- the plurality of straight gas flow paths are divided into two gas flow path dividing beams 2 1 2 B l and 2 1 2 B 2, and the first straight gas flow path group, the second straight gas flow path group, and the third It is divided into straight gas flow path groups.
- the first straight gas flow path group and the second straight gas flow path group are connected in series by the first connection region. 2nd straight gas channel group and 3rd
- the straight gas flow path groups are connected in series by the second connection region.
- the independent serpentine channel structure is configured as follows.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view in the stacking direction of the fuel cell stack 210 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the relationship between the flow path of the oxidant gas and the cooling medium L L C of the fuel cell stack 210 and the anode gas flow path.
- the three channels formed by the two separators 26 0 A and 2 60 B of this example namely, the anode gas channel, the oxidizing gas channel, and the cooling medium channel are mutually organic. Have a good relationship.
- the two separators 2 60 A and 2 6 0 B are sheet metal press parts formed by pressing a thin metal plate, so the front and back are integrated, that is, by the irregularities that are reversed to each other as shown in FIG. This is because the formed flow path is formed on both sides of two separate nights 2600A and 2600B.
- FIG. 4 (a) shows a cross section A A that is a cross section of the straight gas flow path region of the fuel cell stack 2 10.
- a number of straight flow path forming beams 2 1 2 L (shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4), and two gas flow split beams 2 1 2 B 1, 2 1 2
- a plurality of straight gas flow paths including the first straight gas flow path group, the second straight gas flow path group, and the third straight gas flow path group are formed by B2.
- the refrigerant flow path pattern 2 2 2 P a plurality of straight refrigerant flow paths are formed on the front and back sides of the plurality of straight gas flow paths.
- Fig. 4 (b) shows a cross section BB which is a cross section of the second connection region of the fuel cell stack 2 10. Is shown.
- the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P force gas flow path split beam 2 1 2 B 1, the area connecting the anode gas inlet 2 1 2 in and the first straight gas flow path group,
- the two straight gas flow path groups and the third straight gas flow path group are divided into regions that are connected in series.
- the refrigerant flow path pattern 2 2 2 P is not divided by the gas flow path dividing beam 2 1 2 B 1, a plurality of linear refrigerant flow paths are connected in parallel without being divided.
- FIG. 4 (c) shows a cross section C C that is a cross section of the first connection region of the fuel cell stack 2 10.
- the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P is connected to the anode gas outlet section 2 1 2 out and the third straight gas flow path group by the gas flow path dividing beam 2 1 2 B 2, and
- the first straight gas flow path group and the second straight gas flow path group are divided into regions that are connected in series.
- the refrigerant flow path pattern 2 2 2 P is not divided by the gas flow dividing beams 2 1 2 B 2, a plurality of straight refrigerant flow paths are connected in parallel without being divided.
- the oxidant flow path pattern 2 14 P is formed symmetrically with the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P, so that the oxidant flow path pattern 2 1 4 P is configured similarly to the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P.
- the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P and the oxidant flow path pattern 2 1 4 P are symmetrically configured.
- the material portion 25 50 comes into contact with each other at the same position corresponding to each other from each surface of the electrolyte portion 25 50.
- the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P and the oxidant flow path pattern 2 1 4 P are configured symmetrically, so that as shown in FIG.
- the plurality of straight gas flow paths are divided into three portions, and the three divided straight gas flow path groups are connected in series.
- a plurality of straight refrigerant flow paths are connected in parallel without being divided.
- FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing an anode gas flow path pattern 2 13 P in the separator 2 6 1 A of the second embodiment of the present invention.
- the end node gas flow path pattern 2 1 3 P differs from the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 2 P of the first embodiment in that it includes a plurality of protrusions 2 6 1 C protruding toward the anode flow path.
- the plurality of protrusions 26 1 C are provided in order to suppress clogging due to the aggregation of the anode gas in the first connection region and the second connection region. Agglomeration of the anode gas is caused by liquefaction of water contained in the anode gas due to a decrease in flow velocity in these connection regions. In other words, the decrease in the flow velocity occurs when the kinetic energy of the hydrogen gas flow is converted to pressure energy when flowing from the straight gas flow path group into the connection region (Berne 1 ⁇ theorem).
- This energy conversion is a straight gas This is caused by the fact that the cross-sectional area of the first connection area and the second connection area is larger than that of the flow path group, so it is suppressed by reducing the cross-sectional area of the first connection area and the second connection area. be able to.
- the plurality of protrusions 26 1 C are provided to reduce the flow path cross-sectional area of the first connection region and the second connection region and maintain the flow velocity.
- the first connection region and the second connection region are provided with the plurality of protrusions 26 1 C that reduce the cross-sectional area of the flow path in the first connection region and the second connection region.
- the separators 2 6 1 in the first connection region and the second connection region 2 6 1 In addition to increasing the strength and rigidity of A, it also has the effect of improving conductivity.
- the anode side separator 2 6 1 A and the force sword side separator 2 6 1 B are symmetrically configured.
- the formed plurality of protrusions 2 61 C are in contact with the electrolyte part 2 5 0 at the same position corresponding to each other from the respective surfaces of the electrolyte part 2 5 0 at the apex.
- Fig. 5 (b) the anode side separator 2 6 1 A and the force sword side separator 2 6 1 B are symmetrically configured.
- the formed plurality of protrusions 2 61 C are in contact with the electrolyte part 2 5 0 at the same position corresponding to each other from the respective surfaces of the electrolyte part 2 5 0 at the apex.
- the anode side separator 2 6 1 A and the cathode side separator 2 6 1 B are symmetrically configured, so that the adjacent fuel cell cells do not Separation evening 26 1 A and Separation evening 26 1 B 1st connection area and 2nd connection area with multiple protrusions 2 6 1 C
- the protrusions of the two abut at the positions corresponding to each other.
- FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an anode gas flow path pattern 2 14 P in the separator 2 6 2 A according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 4 P is an explanatory diagram showing an anode gas flow path pattern 2 14 P in the separator 2 6 2 A according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- the gas channel split beam 2 6 2 B is 1.5 times thicker than the straight channel forming beam 2 1 2 L (Fig. 6 (a)), and (2) gas In the vicinity of the straight refrigerant flow path formed integrally on the front and back sides of the flow dividing beam 2 6 2 B, there is a refrigerant suppression weir 2 6 2 D protruding to the refrigerant flow path side (Fig. 6 (b) (c) ) Differs from the previous embodiments.
- the thickness of the gas flow dividing beam 2 6 2 B is set to 1.5 times the straight flow forming beam 2 1 2 L. This is to prevent a short circuit of gas from the gas flow path group to the second straight gas flow path group. This short-circuiting of the gas occurs via the gas diffusion layer of the electrolyte part 250, so it is effectively suppressed by increasing the width of the gas flow dividing beam 2 6 2 B in contact with the electrolyte part 25 50. can do. Further, it is possible to suppress a short circuit of the gas by increasing the pressure at which the gas flow path split beams 2 6 2 B are in contact with the electrolyte portion 2 50. In order to increase the pressure in contact with the electrolyte portion 2 5 0, the height in the stacking direction of the gas flow path split beams 2 6 2 B may be increased. .
- the refrigerant suppression weir 2 6 2 D is provided to suppress overcooling in the straight refrigerant flow path formed integrally with the gas flow path split beam 2 6 2 B. Since the gas flow split beam 2 6 2 B is 1.5 times thicker than the straight flow path forming beam 2 1 2 L, it is formed integrally with the gas flow split beam 2 6 2 B. The straight refrigerant flow path is 1.5 times as wide as the refrigerant flow path formed integrally with the straight flow path forming beam 2 1 2 L (FIG. 6 (b)). As a result, the above-described supercooling occurs.
- the refrigerant suppression weir 2 6 2 D is arranged in the vicinity of the inlet side of the straight refrigerant flow path formed integrally with the gas flow path split beam 2 6 2 B, so the cooling water flowing into this straight refrigerant flow path LLC flow rate can be reduced.
- the refrigerant suppression weir 2 6 2 D has a long axis in the direction perpendicular to the straight refrigerant flow path. Since it has an elliptical shape, it is possible to effectively suppress the flow rate.
- a flow rate suppressing member 2 6 2 E is provided in the straight refrigerant flow path. You may equip it. Alternatively, the supercooling may be suppressed by performing insulating coating (not shown) on the straight refrigerant flow path. However, the method of suppressing the flow rate has the advantage that the cooling capacity as a whole is hardly lowered.
- FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an anode gas flow path pattern 2 15 P in the separator 2 6 3 A according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- the anode gas flow path pattern 2 1 5 P of the fourth embodiment is provided with a rectifying unit 2 6 3 R in order to uniformize the flow of the anode gas in the connection regions such as the first connection region and the second connection region. This is different from the previous embodiments.
- the rectifying unit 26 3 R can make the flow of the anode gas uniform in the connection region, it is possible to suppress aggregation due to the stagnation of the anode gas and a partial pressure increase. Furthermore, the equalization of the flow velocity in the connection region has the advantage that it can also contribute to the improvement of power generation efficiency in the connection region.
- a plurality of straight gas flow paths are divided into three straight gas flow path groups and all are connected to form an independent serpentine structure. For example, four straight gas flow paths are formed.
- a two-system serpentine structure may be formed.
- FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a fuel cell that is a structural unit of a fuel cell according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 9 shows a stack of multiple fuel cells of Fig. 8.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a fuel cell of a fifth embodiment constructed as described above.
- the fuel cell of this embodiment can be used, for example, in place of the fuel cell stack 210 in the fuel cell system 200 shown in FIG.
- the fuel battery cell of this embodiment is composed of a set of resin frames 2 7 0 A that sandwich the electrolyte portion 25 50 and the electrolyte portion 25 50 similar to those of the first to fourth embodiments from both sides at the outer periphery thereof.
- a fuel gas flow path in the single cell through which the fuel gas flows is formed between the separator overnight 2 6 4 A and the electrolyte portion 2 5 0.
- H 2 is written in the space that becomes the fuel gas flow path in the single cell.
- an oxidizing gas flow path in the single cell through which oxidizing gas flows is formed between the separator 2 6 4 B and the electrolyte part 2 5 50.
- 0 2 is written in the space that becomes the oxidizing gas flow path in the single cell.
- a flow path is formed.
- the space that serves as the inter-cell coolant flow path is indicated as refrigerant.
- FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the configuration of the separator evening 2 6 4 A.
- FIG. Fig. 10 (A) shows the gas flow path surface that forms the fuel gas flow path in the single cell between the electrolyte part 25 and 50
- Fig. 10 (B) shows the separation unit 2 provided in the adjacent single cell.
- the direction corresponding to the horizontal direction when the fuel cell is installed is indicated by an arrow A
- the direction corresponding to the vertical direction is indicated by an arrow B.
- Separator 2264 A is a substantially rectangular thin metal plate member. A predetermined uneven shape is formed on the surface by press molding, and a hole is provided at a predetermined position.
- the uneven shape is formed by press-molding a metal thin plate, the uneven portion formed on the gas flow path surface of the separator A and the uneven portion formed on the coolant flow path surface are reversed. It has a shape.
- the inside-out shape means that the shape of the protrusion formed on one surface corresponds to the shape of the recess formed on the other surface.
- a shape in which the shape of the concave portion formed on one surface corresponds to the shape of the convex portion formed on the other surface refers to a shape that is established between both surfaces.
- holes 3 1 0, 3 1 1 and 3 1 2 are formed along the vertical side 3 0 0 shown in FIG. 1 0 (A), and face side 3 0 0 Holes 3 1 3, 3 1 4, 3 15 are formed along the side 3 0 5.
- these holes 3 1 0 to 3 1 5 are formed in the same way in the separator evening 26 4 B and the resin frames 2 70 A and 2 70 B.
- the hole 3 1 3 forms a fuel gas supply manifold through which the fuel gas supplied from outside the fuel cell and distributed to the fuel gas flow path in the single cell flows (H 2 in FIGS. 10 to 13).
- the hole 3 1 5 forms a fuel gas exhaust manifold that guides the fuel gas subjected to the electrochemical reaction in each cell to the outside (in FIGS. 10 to 13, H 2 out ).
- the hole 3 1 2 forms an oxidizing gas supply manifold through which oxidizing gas supplied from outside the fuel cell and distributed to the oxidizing gas flow path in the single cell flows (in FIGS. 10 to 13).
- the hole 3 1 0- forms an oxidizing gas exhaust manifold that guides the oxidizing gas supplied to the electrochemical reaction in each cell to the outside (in FIGS.
- the hole 3 14 forms a refrigerant supply manifold through which the coolant supplied from outside the fuel cell and distributed to the inter-cell refrigerant flow path flows (denoted as Ref in in FIGS. 10 to 13).
- the hole 3 11 1 forms a refrigerant discharge manifold that guides the refrigerant that has passed through the inter-cell refrigerant flow path to the outside (referred to as Ref out in FIGS. 10 to 13).
- the inner wall surface of the fuel gas flow path in the unit cell is formed on the gas flow path surface of the separator 2 '6 4 A together with the surface of the electrolyte portion 2 50, that is, the inner wall surface of the fuel gas flow path.
- a first concavo-convex portion that forms a portion is formed.
- a substantially rectangular region where the first uneven portion is formed and the fuel gas flows on the surface is referred to as a power generation region 3 40.
- the power generation region 3 40 is surrounded by a broken line.
- the first concavo-convex portion is formed in a substantially quadrangular shape, and as the convex portions, three divided linear convex portions 3 4 2, and a large number of divided region linear convex portions 3 4 4, A large number of protrusions 3 4 6 and.
- the dividing line-shaped convex part 3 4 2 has one end reaching the side near the side 3 0 5 (or side 3 0 0) on the outer periphery of the power generation region and the side 3 facing the side 3 0 5 (or side 3 0 0). The other end is spaced from the side near 0 0 (or side 3 0 5), and is a linear convex portion extending substantially horizontally in the power generation region.
- the dividing line-shaped convex portion 3 4 2 has a configuration for suppressing gas leakage in the gas flow path in the vicinity of the one end. The gas leakage suppressing portion will be described in detail later.
- the linear convex portions 3 4 4 in the divided region are linear convex portions that are formed substantially parallel to the divided linear convex portions 3 4 2, that is, in a substantially horizontal direction, and both ends thereof are separated from the outer periphery of the power generation region.
- a plurality (three in this embodiment) of linear protrusions 3 4 4 in the divided area are arranged and arranged between the divided linear protrusions or between the divided linear protrusions and the outer periphery of the power generation area.
- a region that is partitioned by the divided linear protrusions and in which the linear protrusions 3 4 4 within the divided region are arranged together is referred to as a divided region 3 80.
- four divided regions 380 are formed by three divided linear protrusions.
- the divided region 3 80 is shown by being surrounded by a one-dot broken line in FIG. 10 (A).
- the protrusion 3 46 has a first separating portion which is a separating portion between the other end of the dividing linear convex portion 3 42 and the outer periphery of the power generation region, and the dividing linear convex portion 3 42.
- a second separation part that is a separation part between the end of the linear convex part 3 4 4 and the outer periphery of the power generation area formed in two divisional areas arranged between the two divisional areas. Arranged regularly.
- a group of areas in which the plurality of protrusions 3 4 6 are regularly arranged is hereinafter referred to as a connection area 3 8 2.
- connection regions 3 8 2 are formed in the vicinity of the other end of each of the three dividing line-shaped convex portions, and these connection regions 3 8 2 are indicated by two-dot broken lines in FIG. Enclosed. Furthermore, in the power generation region 3 4 0, in the vicinity of the hole 3 1 3 In addition, in the vicinity of the hole 3 15, a region including a gap between the end of the linear convex portion in the divided region and the outer periphery of the power generation region, where the protrusions 3 46 are regularly arranged There is. This region is hereinafter referred to as the inflow / outflow region 384, and is shown by being surrounded by a two-dot broken line in FIG.
- connection region 3 8 2 and the inflow / outflow region 3 8 4 a large number of the recesses 3 4 8 that are also regularly arranged are formed between the protrusions 3 4 6 that are regularly arranged.
- the protrusions 3 46 are represented by black
- the recesses 3 48 are represented by dashed white lines.
- similar protrusions and recesses formed on the refrigerant flow path of the separator 2 6 4 A shown in FIG. 10 (B), and the separator 2 6 4 B shown in FIG. The similar protrusions and recesses formed in are also shown in black and white, respectively.
- the four divided regions are connected.
- the entire power generation area is connected in series via the area.
- the opposite surface of the separator 2 6 4 B in the back region of the power generation region 3 40 (hereinafter also referred to as the power generation region 3 40)
- a second concavo-convex portion is formed together with the surface to form the inner wall surface of the refrigerant channel, that is, a part of the inner wall surface of the refrigerant channel.
- the second concavo-convex part includes a plurality of refrigerant streamlined convex parts 3 54 and a large number of projecting parts 3 5 8 as convex parts (see FIG. 10 (B)).
- the refrigerant flow line-shaped convex part 3 5 4 is a linear convex part provided substantially in the horizontal direction, that is, substantially parallel to the divided linear convex part on the gas flow path surface side, and both ends thereof are in the power generation region. It is a linear convex part spaced apart from the outer periphery of 3 4 0.
- the refrigerant flow linear convex portions 3 5 4 are arranged between the linear convex portions 3 4 4 in the divided area on the gas flow path surface or in the divided area linear convex portions 3 4. It is formed as an inverted shape of a concave portion formed between 4 and the dividing line-shaped flange portion 3 4 2.
- the protrusion 3 58 is formed as an inverted shape of the above-described recess 3 48 formed on the gas flow path surface on the back surface of the connection area 3 8 2 and the inflow / outflow area 3 84 on the gas flow path surface.
- the coolant channel surface has a protrusion formed on the gas channel surface.
- Recesses 3 5 6 are formed as the inverted shape of 3 4 6.
- Fig. 11 is a plan view showing the structure of the Separat evening.
- Fig. 11 ( ⁇ ) represents the gas flow channel surface that forms the oxidizing gas flow channel in the single cell between the electrolyte part 2 500 and Fig. 11 ( ⁇ ) shows the separation unit 2 provided in the adjacent single cell.
- 6 4 Represents the refrigerant flow path surface that forms the inter-cell refrigerant flow path between the pipe and 4 mm.
- Separator evening 26 4 B is a metal thin plate member that has substantially the same outer shape as Separator evening 26 4 A. Like Separator evening 26 4 A, the surface has a predetermined uneven shape by press molding. In addition to being formed, a hole is provided at a predetermined position.
- a first concavo-convex part that forms the inner wall surface of the oxidizing gas flow path in the single cell is formed together with the surface of the electrolyte part 2 50.
- the substantially rectangular area where the first concavo-convex part is formed and the fuel gas flows on the surface is referred to as a power generation area 3 hereinafter.
- the first concavo-convex part includes, as a convex part, one divided linear convex part 3 6 2, a large number of divided linear protrusions 3 6 4, and a large number of protruding parts 3 6 6. ing.
- the dividing line-shaped convex part 3 62 is similar to the dividing line-shaped convex part 3 4 2, one end reaching the first location on the outer periphery of the power generation region, and the first number on the outer periphery of the power generation region facing the first location. And a linear convex portion extending substantially horizontally in the power generation region.
- the linear convex portions 3 74 in the divided area are linear convex portions formed substantially parallel to the divided linear convex portions 3 6 2, that is, in a substantially horizontal direction, and both ends thereof are separated from the outer periphery of the power generation region. is there.
- a plurality (8 in the present embodiment) of these linear protrusions 3 74 in the divided region are arranged between the divided linear convex portions 3 62 and the outer periphery of the power generation region, and the divided regions 3 8 0 Form.
- two divided regions are formed by one divided linear convex portion 3 6 2.
- Region 3 80 is formed.
- the protrusions 36 6 6 include a first separation portion between the other end of the dividing linear protrusion and the outer periphery of the power generation region, and a second interval between the linear protrusion within the dividing region and the outer periphery of the power generation region. It is regularly arranged in the connection region 3 8 2, which is the region including the spacing portion.
- one connection region 3 8 2 is formed in the vicinity of the other end of one dividing linear protrusion. Further, in the power generation region 3 40, the projection 3 is also provided in the vicinity of the hole 3 10 and the inflow / outflow region 3 8 4, which is in the vicinity of the hole 3 1 2, as in the case of the separator 2 6 4 A. 6 6 and recesses 3 6 8 are regularly arranged. In the separation evening 2 6 4 B, the two divided regions 3 8 0 are connected in series via the connection region 3 8 2 by forming one divided linear convex portion 3 6 2 in this way. Yes.
- the second concavo-convex part includes a large number of refrigerant streamlined convex parts 3 74 and a large number of protruding parts 3 78 as convex parts.
- the refrigerant flow linear convex portion 3 74 is provided in a substantially horizontal direction, that is, substantially parallel to the dividing linear convex portion on the gas flow path surface side.
- the both ends are linear convex portions that are separated from the outer periphery of the power generation region 34.
- This refrigerant stream linear convex portion 3 74 is between the linear convex portions 3 6 4 in the divided areas on the gas flow path surface, or between the linear convex portions 3 6 4 in the divided areas and the divided linear convex portions 3 6 2. It is formed as an inverted shape of a recess formed between them.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of the resin frame 2 70 A.
- Fig. 12 shows the surface of the resin frame 2 7 OA in contact with the separator 2 6 4 A.
- the resin frame 2 7 OA has a hole 3 30 at the center.
- the hole part 3 30 has a substantially rectangular shape and is formed slightly smaller than the electrolyte part 2 5 0. Also, in the resin frame 2 7 0 A, the hole 3 1 3 and the hole 3 3 0 are communicated.
- a recess 3 2 2 for communicating the hole 3 1 5 with the hole 3 3 0 is formed.
- the recess 3 20 forms a flow path connecting the fuel gas supply manifold constituted by the hole 3 1 3 and the fuel gas flow path in the single cell with the separator 2 6 4 A.
- the recess 3 2 2 is connected to the separator 2 6 4 A to connect the fuel gas discharge manifold constituted by the hole 3 15 and the fuel gas flow path in the single cell. Form a road.
- FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of the resin frame 2 70 B.
- the resin frame 2 70 B has a hole 3 3 4 in the center.
- the hole 3 3 4 is formed in the same shape as the hole 3 3 0 at a position corresponding to the hole 3 3 0 of the resin frame 2 70 A.
- the recess 3 2 4 forms a flow path connecting the oxidizing gas discharge manifold constituted by the hole 3 10 and the oxidation gas flow path in the single cell with the separator 2 6 4 B. To do.
- the recess 3 2 6 is a flow connecting the oxidizing gas supply manifold composed of the hole 3 1 2 and the oxidizing gas flow path in the single cell, with the separator 2 6 4 B. Form a road.
- These resin frames 2700A and 2700B are formed of an insulating resin. By holding the electrolyte part 2550 by the resin frames 2700A and 2700B, the electrolyte frame Insulation is secured between both sides of the part 2 5 0.
- the resin frame is disposed between a separator having an unevenness of a predetermined height and the electrolyte part 250, and a distance corresponding to the unevenness is set between the separator and the electrolyte part 250. It plays a role as a spacer to secure it.
- the separator 2 6 4 A and the resin frame 2 70 A are overlapped with a sealant (not shown) made of an adhesive or the like interposed therebetween.
- a sealant (not shown) made of an adhesive or the like interposed therebetween.
- the electrolyte part 2 5. 0 is sandwiched between the resin frames 2 70 A and 2 70 B and bonded together via a sealing material (not shown) made of an adhesive, etc. Finalize.
- the electrolyte part 2 5 0 and the resin frame 2 7 0 A, 2 7 0 B are bonded together,
- Each member is arranged so that the electrolyte portion 2 5 0 covers the hole portion 3 3 0 of the 2700 A and the hole portion 3 3 4 of the resin frame 2 7 0 B.
- a fuel cell stack can be manufactured by laminating the fuel cell thus formed with a predetermined number of layers while placing a sealing material 39 (see FIG. 9) made of an adhesive or the like between them.
- a sealing material 39 made of an adhesive or the like between them.
- the sealing material disposed between the respective members described above may be formed by a material other than an adhesive.
- the sealing portion 390 has a shape surrounding the manifold hole and the power generation region. It is possible to make a resin gasket molded into the above.
- the fuel cell when fuel gas is supplied to the fuel gas supply manifold formed by the holes 3 1 3, the fuel gas is distributed to the fuel gas flow path in the single cell formed in each single cell.
- the gas flow in the single-cell fuel gas flow channel flows in the horizontal direction in the divided region 3800, and flows downward in the lead straight direction as a whole. That is, the dividing line-shaped convex part 3 4 2 is in contact with the electrolyte part 2 5 0, so that it intersects with the longitudinal direction of the dividing line-shaped convex part 3 4 2 on the separator surface (in this embodiment, vertical).
- a serpentine-type flow path is formed on the power generation area.
- the linear convex portion 3 4 4 in the divided region is in contact with the electrolyte portion 2 50, the gas is guided in the horizontal direction in the divided region by suppressing the movement of the fuel gas in the vertical direction in the divided region. It is burned.
- the fuel gas subjected to the electrochemical reaction while flowing through the fuel gas flow path in the single cell is discharged to the fuel gas discharge manifold formed by the hole 3 15.
- the oxidizing gas when oxidizing gas is supplied to the oxidizing gas supply manifold formed by the hole 3 1 2, the oxidizing gas is distributed to the oxidizing gas flow path in the single cell formed in each single cell.
- the gas flow in the oxidizing gas flow path in the single cell flows in the horizontal direction in the divided region 3800, but generally flows upward in the vertical direction.
- the dividing line-shaped convex part 3 6 2 is in contact with the electrolyte part 2 5 0, so that the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the dividing line-shaped convex part 3 6 2 on the separator surface (this example
- the serpentine channel is formed on the power generation area by dividing the power generation area so as to suppress the movement of the oxidizing gas to the vertical direction.
- the linear projections 36 4 in the divided area come into contact with the electrolyte part 2 5 50 to suppress the movement of the oxidizing gas in the vertical direction in the divided area, so that the gas flows in the horizontal direction in the divided area.
- the oxidizing gas supplied to the electrochemical reaction while flowing through the oxidizing gas flow path in the single cell is discharged to the oxidizing gas discharge manifold formed by the hole 3 10.
- the refrigerant when the refrigerant is supplied to the refrigerant supply manifold formed by the holes 3 14, the refrigerant flows between the cells 2 6 4 A and 2 6 4 B. Distributed to the road.
- the refrigerant flows in the inter-cell refrigerant flow path as a whole in the horizontal direction as shown by arrows in FIG. 10 (B) and FIG. 11. (B).
- the refrigerant streamline convex portions 3 5 4 and 3 74 are in contact with each other, thereby causing a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the refrigerant streamline convex portions 3 5 4 and 3 74 (in this example, vertical
- the refrigerant is guided in the horizontal direction by suppressing the movement of the cooling air in the direction corresponding to the direction).
- each of the divisional linear protrusions 3 4 4 formed on the separator 2 6 4 A and each of the divisional linear projections 3 6 4 formed on the separation 2 6 4 B has a constant equal width. Abbreviation It has a flat top. In addition, the distance between the tops of adjacent linear projections in the divided areas (hereinafter referred to as the pitch of the projections) is also a constant and equal value. In FIG.
- the width of the top of the convex portion 3 4 4 in the divided region and the linear convex portion 3 6 4 in the divided region is represented as W 1
- the linear convex portion 3 4 4 in the divided region and the linear shape in the divided region The pitch at the convex part 3 6 4 is expressed as W 2.
- Separator evenings 2 6 4 A and 2 6 4 B among the linear convex parts in the divided areas, the linear convex parts in the divided areas arranged at positions closest to one side in the horizontal direction of the separator, The distance to one side is also equal to each other.
- the separation evening 2 6 4 A three divided linear convex portions 3 4 2 are formed, and in the separating evening 2 6 4 B, one divided linear convex portion 3 6 2 is formed.
- the entire gas flow path surface of the separator overlaps with the case where the linear protrusions in the divided region are formed in the entire power generation region 340 with the constant width and pitch without providing the divided linear protrusions.
- the linear protrusions in each divided region are formed with a certain regularity as a whole. Therefore, in the entire fuel cell, as shown in FIG. 9, the top of the divided convex portion 3 4 4 in the separate area 26 4 A and the divided area extension in the separate area 2 6 4 B The tops of the convex portions 36 4 and 4 are arranged at positions where they overlap each other with the electrolyte portion 2 50 interposed therebetween.
- the cross section shown in FIG. 9 is a cross section in the direction perpendicular to each linear protrusion, and the position of the cross sectional view shown in FIG. 9 is shown as the 9-9 cross section in FIG. 10 (A). .
- Fig. 9 shows the state of the cross section near the outer periphery of the fuel cell including the resin separator.
- the refrigerant stream line-shaped convex portion 3 5 4 formed as the inverted shape of the divided region 3 8 0 in the separator evening 26 4 A and the inverted shape of the divided region 3 8 0 in the separator evening 2 6 4 B
- the formed refrigerant stream linear projections 3 7 4 are also formed at a constant pitch and are constant and equal, similar to the linear projections 3 4 4 in the divided regions or the linear projections 3 6 4 in the divided regions. It has a substantially flat top with a width. In FIG. 9, the width of the top of the refrigerant stream line convex part 3 5 4 and the refrigerant stream line convex part 3 7 4 is represented as W 3.
- the pitch in the refrigerant streamline convex portion 3 5 4 and the refrigerant streamline convex portion 3 74 is expressed as W 4.
- the refrigerant stream line convex parts arranged at positions closest to one side in the horizontal direction of the separator evening, and The distance to the side is also equal to each other. Therefore, in the entire fuel cell, as shown in FIG. 9, the top of the refrigerant streamlined convex portion 3 5 4 of the separator 2 6 4 A and the coolant streamline of the separator 2 6 4 B The tops of the convex portions 3 7 4 are arranged so as to overlap each other.
- Fig. 14 is the same 9 9 cross section as Fig.
- FIG. 15 is a cross section of the fuel cell.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state of a cross section including a protrusion 3 46 and a recess 3 4 8 in a region 3 8 2.
- the position of the cross section shown in FIG. 15 is shown as the 15-15 section in FIG. 10 (A).
- the connection area 3 8 2 not only the connection area 3 8 2 but also the inflow / outflow area 3 8 4 and the connection area 3 8 2 and the inflow / outflow area 3 8 4 in the separate area 2 6 4 B have the same uneven shape. Yes.
- the protrusions 3 4 6 and the recesses 3 4 8 and the protrusions 3 6 6 having substantially the same shape with a predetermined vertical and horizontal intervals and a circular cross section are provided. And recesses 3 6 8 and force are arranged regularly. More specifically, protrusions and recesses are alternately formed at equal distances in the vertical and horizontal directions.
- these protrusions and recesses formed in each separation evening are the opposite surfaces of each separation evening when the fuel cell is assembled using the separation evening 2 6 4 A and the separation evening 2 6 4 B.
- the arrangement pattern is formed to match. That is, as shown in FIG.
- the top of the protrusion 3 46 formed on the gas flow path surface of the separator 2 6 4 A is the protrusion formed on the gas flow path surface of the separator 2 6 4 B.
- the top portion of 3 7 8 and the electrolyte portion 2 5 0 are arranged so as to overlap each other.
- the top of the protrusion 3 5 8 formed on the refrigerant flow surface of the separator 2 6 4 A and the top of the protrusion 3 7 8 formed on the refrigerant flow surface of the separator 2 6 4 B are: Adjacent single cells are in contact with each other.
- a reference surface as a surface from which the protruding portion protrudes or a surface from which the concave portion is depressed.
- This reference plane has a predetermined distance from the contact surface with the adjacent separator on the refrigerant flow path side when the fuel cell stack is manufactured by stacking the separator and members including the electrolyte part.
- the contact surface with the adjacent electrolyte part 250 on the gas flow path side is also separated by a predetermined distance.
- the position of the reference surface is indicated by a broken line
- the contact surface of the separator on the refrigerant flow path side is indicated by a one-dot broken line.
- the gas leakage suppression portion provided in the fuel cell of the present embodiment is configured such that the gas leakage between the adjacent divided regions through the gap between the resin plate in the vicinity of one end of the dividing linear convex portion. Suppress out.
- FIG. 16 is an explanatory view schematically showing an enlarged view of the vicinity of the region Y surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 10 (A).
- FIG. 16 shows a state in which the gas leakage suppressing portion 3 4 1 is provided after the resin frame 2 7 O A is bonded onto the separator 2 6 4 A.
- one end of the dividing linear projection 3 4 2 formed on the separator 2 6 4 A reaches the outer periphery of the power generation region 3 40, and the hole 3 of the resin frame 2 70 A A gap is formed between the inner circumference of 30.
- the split linear projections 3 4 2 are formed in consideration of manufacturing errors so that the resin frame 2 7 OA does not run on one end of the split linear projections 3 4 2. It is caused by being formed slightly shorter.
- an extended portion 3 4 3 force extending along the inner periphery of the hole portion 3 30 is formed into a boot shape.
- a gas leakage suppressing portion 3 41 that fills a gap between one end of the dividing line-shaped convex portion 3 4 2 and the resin frame 2 7 OA is further provided.
- the gas leakage suppressing portion 3 4 1 is formed by filling and applying a liquid adhesive in the gap between the elongated portion 3 4 3 and the resin frame 2 7 OA.
- one end that reaches the outer periphery of the power generation region of the other divided linear convex portion 3 4 2 provided in the separate evening 2 6 4 A and the divided linear convex portion 3 6 2 provided in the separate evening 2 6 4 B In addition to being formed in the same shape, a similar gas leakage suppression portion is formed in the vicinity of each.
- a plurality of divided regions separated in the power generation region by the dividing linear projections are connected in series via the connection region.
- the dividing line-shaped convex portions are arranged so as to be connected to each other, and in the divided area, the dividing line-shaped convex portions are formed in parallel with the dividing line-shaped convex portions, and both ends thereof are separated from the outer periphery of the power generation area. In-region linear protrusions are formed.
- the first concavo-convex portion having a dividing line-shaped convex portion and a line-shaped convex portion in the divided region is reversed, and both ends thereof are parallel to the dividing line-shaped convex portion.
- Refrigerant streamline-shaped convex portions separated from the outer periphery of the power generation region are formed.
- a separator that is a thin plate-like member that is formed by press molding and turned upside down, on one side, along with a plurality of rectilinear portions where the reaction gas goes straight, a folded portion where the direction of the reaction gas is reversed While having a meandering shape as a whole, forming a flow path in which a plurality of rectilinear sections are connected in series (a serpentin type flow path), on the other side, parallel to the rectilinear section A flow path through which the refrigerant flows can be formed.
- the flow path of the reaction gas with a high flow velocity and the refrigerant flow path with a small pressure loss can be made compatible on the front and back of the separation evening.
- the divisional linear protrusions are regularly arranged in each of the divisional areas, and the divisional linear protrusions are provided as the entire first concavo-convex part.
- the linear protrusions in the divided areas are arranged at the same positions as those arranged regularly and continuously. Therefore, by arranging the gas separators corresponding to the positions of the linear protrusions in the divided area, the arrangement of the divided linear protrusions (divided linear protrusions) is separated between the anode side separator and the cathode side separator. Number and Z or position ) Can be overlapped with each other through the electrolyte portion even when the linear protrusions in the divided regions are different.
- the refrigerant streamline-shaped convex portions formed on the surface of the refrigerant flow path as the inverted shape of the first convex portions can be disposed and brought into contact with each other at positions where they are adjacent to each other.
- the linear protrusions in the divided areas and the refrigerant flow linear protrusions are overlapped with each other, thereby suppressing contact resistance inside the fuel cell (improving current collection), and stacking the fuel cells
- the rigidity of the entire fuel cell can be secured by securing the strength against the force applied in the direction.
- the refrigerant flow line-shaped convex portions overlap each other and come into contact with each other, it is possible to secure a larger channel cross-sectional area of the inter-cell refrigerant channel formed between adjacent separators.
- pressure loss in the inter-cell refrigerant flow path can be suppressed, and energy consumption in an auxiliary machine such as a pump for feeding the refrigerant into the inter-cell refrigerant flow path can be reduced.
- the dividing linear protrusions overlap each other via the electrolyte part and the two dividing region linear protruding parts formed at corresponding positions on the gas flow path surface of the opposing separator. Therefore, even if the positions at which the dividing linear protrusions are arranged are different on the anode side and the cathode side, the dividing linear protrusions are different from the linear protruding parts in the divided regions facing each other through the electrolyte part. They can support each other, and can secure current collection, strength and rigidity in the fuel cell.
- the width of the divided linear convex portions is formed wider than the width of the linear convex portions in the divided regions, and therefore, between the divided regions separated by the divided linear convex portions. Gas leakage can be suppressed. As a result, the gas flow rate does not decrease in a part of the gas flow path in the single cell due to the gas leak, and the gas flow rate in the gas flow path in the single cell can be secured over the entire power generation region. A decrease in power generation performance can be prevented.
- the width of the divided linear protrusions formed wider is not limited to the width corresponding to two opposing linear protrusions in the divided area, as long as it covers one or more divided linear protrusions in the divided area.
- the same effect can be obtained by supporting the opposing linear convex portions with each other.
- the width W 5 of the top of the head is the top of the n convex portions in the divided area facing each other. If the width is just the width, the following equation (2) holds for W5.
- W l is the width of the top of the linear convex part in the divided area
- W 2 Pitch at the linear protrusion in the divided area.
- the width of the dividing line-shaped convex portion may be formed to be a wider width instead of forming a width that just covers the predetermined number of opposed linear protruding portions in the divided region. The effect of suppressing gas leakage between the divided regions can be increased as the width of the divided linear protrusions is increased.
- the height of the dividing linear protrusions in the stacking direction (height in the thickness direction of the separator evening) is provided in the first uneven part, and the electrolyte part 25 You may form higher than the other convex part which contact
- the pressure at the time of contact with the electrolyte portion 2 5 0 at the dividing line-shaped convex portion can be increased, and the effect of suppressing gas leakage can be enhanced.
- each of the dividing linear convex portion, the dividing region linear convex portion, and the refrigerant flow linear convex portion has a flat top portion having a predetermined width. A contact area with the adjacent member can be secured. However, the tops of these linear protrusions need not be flat.
- Each linear convex portion is regularly arranged so that the divided linear convex portion and the linear convex portion in the divided region overlap with each other via the electrolyte portion, and the refrigerant flow linear convex portion is in direct contact between the single cells. By arranging each separator evening in the wall, it is possible to obtain a certain degree of effect to secure current collection, strength and rigidity.
- the protrusions formed in the connection region and the inflow / outflow region on the gas flow path surface of the anode side separator and the force sword side separator are electrically connected. It overlaps with each other through the resolving part. Also, the protrusions formed in the connection region and the back surface region of the inflow / outflow region on the refrigerant flow path surfaces of the anode side separator and the force sword side separator directly contact each other between the single cells. This also improves the current collection, strength, and rigidity of the fuel cell.
- the gas flow path formed in the divided region can be used to flow the reaction gas and the refrigerant flowing in these regions. Stirring can be performed prior to the flow into the refrigerant flow path formed by the refrigerant flow line-shaped convex portions. Therefore, the distribution characteristics of the entire gas flow path in a single cell (uniformity of distribution when fluid is distributed to the entire flow path) and the distribution characteristics of the refrigerant to the entire inter-cell refrigerant flow path are improved. Can be improved.
- the protrusions come into contact with each other on the surface of the refrigerant flow path, thereby ensuring a larger cross-sectional area of the inter-cell refrigerant flow path, suppressing pressure loss in the inter-cell refrigerant flow path, It is possible to reduce energy consumption in auxiliary equipment such as a pump for feeding air.
- the anode side separator 2 6 4 A has a power generation region divided into four by three dividing linear projections
- the cathode side separator 2 6 4 B has one
- the power generation area is divided into two by the dividing linear projections.
- the number of dividing line-shaped protrusions (the number of divisions in the power generation region) can be set to an arbitrary value.
- a manifold for supplying and discharging the reaction gas is formed along the sides perpendicular to the dividing linear projections (in this embodiment, the sides 3 0 0 and 3 0 5 in the vertical direction).
- the fuel cell can be miniaturized in the direction of the vertical side. In such a case, it is desirable to align whether the number of dividing linear protrusions is an odd number or an even number in the first uneven portions provided on the anode side and the force sword side separator.
- the gas supply manifold hold hole and the gas discharge manifold hold hole are formed in the vicinity of the same side or in the vicinity of the opposing sides. Therefore, the gas hold can be placed without difficulty.
- the anode side separator 2 6 4 A has more dividing line-shaped convex portions than the force sword side separator 2 6 4 B. Many areas are formed.
- the gas flow to be supplied to the fuel cell is smaller in the fuel gas.
- the oxidizing gas since the molecular weight of hydrogen is smaller than that of oxygen, the oxidizing gas generally has a higher flow rate.
- the flow rate of the fuel gas in the single-cell fuel gas flow path can be further increased by increasing the number of the divided areas on the anode side and reducing the cross-sectional area of the flow path as in this embodiment.
- the gas utilization rate can be increased and the performance of the fuel cell can be improved, and the drainage performance in the fuel gas flow path in the single cell can be improved.
- the fuel gas flows from the upper side to the lower side in the vertical direction, and the oxidizing gas flows from the lower side to the upper side in the vertical direction.
- the gas flow inside the fuel cell can be maintained at a certain level without external humidification by making the gas flow counterflow in this way. become. That is, in the gas flow path in a single cell, the amount of moisture in the gas generally increases toward the downstream side, but especially on the force sword side where water is generated due to power generation, the amount of moisture in the gas on the downstream side increases. Become.
- water moves through the membrane according to the water vapor pressure difference on both sides of the polymer electrolyte membrane.
- the downstream of the oxidizing gas channel and the upstream of the fuel gas channel with a large water vapor pressure difference are adjacent to each other via the electrolyte membrane, supplying moisture from the downstream of the oxidizing gas to the upstream of the fuel gas It becomes possible to do.
- an oxidant gas flow with a higher gas flow rate is caused to flow from the lower side in the vertical direction to the upper side, and a fuel gas with a slower gas flow rate is caused to flow from the upstream side to the downstream side in the vertical direction. Even on the gas flow path side, it is possible to improve the drainage by using gravity.
- the first concavo-convex part that is in an inverted shape with the second concavo-convex part is divided.
- the linear convex portion and the linear convex portion in the divided region are provided, the first uneven portion is not provided with the dividing linear convex portion, and the divided linear convex portion is defined as the first and second linear convex portions.
- a serpentine-in type flow path that has a bent portion and meanders as a whole, and a linear flow path that is compatible with both the back and front surfaces of the separator that forms the front and back surfaces of the same.
- An effect is obtained.
- the dividing line-shaped convex portion formed separately is formed of a conductive material. This can reduce the internal resistance of the fuel cell and improve the cell performance.
- a gas leakage suppression portion 3 4 1 is provided at one end reaching the power generation region at the dividing line-shaped convex portion to fill a gap between this one end and the resin frame inner periphery (power generation region). Therefore, the gas leak between the divided regions through the gap can be suppressed. As a result, a partial decrease in gas flow rate can be prevented, and the gas flow rate can be secured over the entire gas flow path in the single cell.
- an elongated portion 34 3 extending along the outer periphery of the power generation region is provided, which is formed in a boot shape, and the pressure loss in the gap is increased. Therefore, the effect of suppressing the gas leakage through the gap can be further enhanced by supplementing the effect of suppressing the gas leakage by the adhesive serving as the gas leakage suppressing portion.
- the protrusions and the recesses as the inverted shape of the protrusions on the refrigerant flow path side are regularly provided, but in the vicinity of the elongated portion 34 3, the adhesive These protrusions and recesses are not provided in the region to be filled, and it is possible to fill the adhesive more easily.
- the extension part 3 43 is provided in a small part of the peripheral part of the connection region, even if the extension part 3 4 3 extending in the connection region is provided, the reaction gas flows and is involved in power generation. There is almost no decrease in the area that can be reduced.
- the gas leakage suppression portion is formed by an adhesive, but it can also be formed by other than the adhesive.
- FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing a modified example in which a gas leakage suppressing portion having a different configuration is provided.
- a gas leakage suppressing portion 3 4 1 A having a predetermined shape, which is formed of an elastic body such as rubber or resin, and has substantially the same thickness as the resin frame, is separated from the resin frame. I have prepared it.
- the resin frame is provided with a notch 3 4 1 B for fitting the gas leakage suppressing portion 3 4 1 A in a portion that is in the vicinity of one end of the dividing linear projection when assembled.
- Fig. 1 7 (B) shows the resin frame 2 70 A formed with the notch 3 4 1 B
- Fig. 1 7 (A) shows the gas leak suppression part 3 4 1 at the notch 3 4 1 B.
- the resin frame 2 7 OA fitted with A is shown superimposed on the gas flow path surface of the separator 2 6 4 A.
- the gas leakage suppression portion 3 4 1 A may be formed of a conductive material or an insulating material.
- the gas leak suppression unit 3 4 1 A can be assembled with a separate gas leak suppression unit after the resin frame is bonded to the separator overnight, or before the separator frame and the resin frame are bonded.
- a gas leak suppression part may be bonded to the resin frame in advance.
- the portion where the cutout portion is provided originally adheres the resin frame to the separator overnight while ensuring the gas sealing property. This is the position to apply the adhesive. Therefore, when assembling the fuel cell, the adhesive can be applied to the outer periphery of the power generation area in the separator to perform the bonding operation of the resin frame and the gas leakage suppressing portion at a time.
- the resin frame adhered to the separator overnight.
- the gas separator according to the present embodiment can be applied to a fuel cell using a gasket or an adhesive only as a seal portion for ensuring gas sealability without using a resin frame. it can. As described above, when the resin frame is not used, it is also possible to apply the same gas leakage suppression unit as in the embodiment.
- a seal portion is provided between the electrolyte portion and the separator portion, which is disposed at least at a part of the outer periphery of the power generation region and ensures gas sealability in the reaction gas flow path. If there is a gas leakage suppression portion that closes the gap between one end of the dividing line-shaped convex portion and the seal portion, the same effect can be obtained.
- the divided regions 380 formed in the plane are formed with substantially the same width. Therefore, in the gas flow path in the single cell, the cross-sectional area of the gas flow path is substantially constant from the vicinity of the connection with the gas supply manifold to the vicinity of the connection with the gas discharge manifold. ing.
- the width of the divided region 3 80 may be made different in the separate evening surface.
- FIG. 18 shows a configuration in which the width of the divided region 380 located on the downstream side is narrower in the anode side separator as in FIG. In FIG.
- the cross-sectional area of the flow path can be gradually reduced from the upstream side to the downstream side in the gas flow path in the single cell.
- the effect of increasing the flow rate of the reaction gas flowing through the flow path can be enhanced.
- the flow rate decreases as the electrode active material (hydrogen or oxygen) is consumed by the battery reaction toward the downstream side.
- the gas flow rate is also reduced on the downstream side. Secure and maintain battery performance.
- the amount of water in the gas usually increases toward the downstream side, so increasing the downstream flow rate improves drainage on the downstream side and reduces battery performance due to water retention. Suppress You can.
- the width of the divided region is made narrower toward the downstream side in this way, the divided linear convex portion 3 4 2 arranged on the downstream side (in the present embodiment, the lower side in the vertical direction)
- the distance between the other end away from the outer periphery and the outer periphery of the power generation region may be shortened. That is, in FIG. 18, D 1> D 2> D 3 may be satisfied.
- the effect of increasing the flow velocity toward the downstream side of the entire gas flow path in the single cell can be enhanced.
- the linear protrusions in the divided areas are provided in the divided areas, but the linearly protruding protrusions in the divided areas that allow gas flow in a direction parallel to the divided linear protrusions in the divided areas.
- a convex portion having another shape may be provided instead of the linear convex portion in the divided area.
- a cut is made in the middle of the linear protrusions in the divided areas at the same positions as the linear protrusions in the divided areas.
- a shorter convex portion having a shape provided with may be provided as a straight convex portion in the divided area.
- a linearly projecting convex portion in the divided area composed of the protruding portions similar to the protruding portions 3 46 and 3 66 formed continuously may be provided at the same position as the linear protruding portions in each divided region.
- An example of such a configuration is shown in Fig. 19 (B).
- a convex portion formed on a line segment that is parallel to the divided linear convex portion and that has both ends separated from the outer periphery of the power generation region is provided as the linearly projecting convex portion in the divided region, also on the refrigerant flow path side.
- a refrigerant flow line-shaped convex part substantially parallel to the dividing line-shaped convex part can be provided as a reverse shape of the gas flow path surface at a position where it does not interfere with the convex part on the gas flow path side.
- These protrusions are regularly arranged as a whole separator, and in the power generation area on the gas flow path side, the protrusions of the first unevenness part are in contact with each other via the electrolyte part ', and the refrigerant flow path side is
- the separators may be aligned and laminated so that the convex portions of the two concave and convex portions are in direct contact with each other.
- Refrigerant flow A rectilinear convex portion may be provided.
- refrigerant flow line-shaped convex portion it is possible to provide a refrigerant flow linearly projecting portion having the same shape as the linearly projecting convex portion in the divided region shown in FIG.
- no protrusion may be formed in the connection region and the lead-in / out region. If the end of the linear projection in the divided region formed in the power generation region has a second separation part between the outer periphery of the power generation region, Can be appropriately distributed in the flow path formed by the linear protrusions in the divided area, or the gas discharged from the flow path formed by the linear protrusions in the divided area is appropriately changed. It can be assembled and guided outside the power generation area. Further, in the connection region of the gas flow channel surface, the gas flowing through the flow channel formed by the linear protrusions in the divided region can reverse the flow direction. Similarly, the protrusion can be omitted on the refrigerant flow path surface.
- an internal manifold type fuel cell in which a hole for forming a manifold for supplying and discharging the reaction gas and the refrigerant flow path is formed in each separator and the resin frame.
- a gas separator with a similar concavo-convex shape can also be applied to an external manifold-type fuel cell in which a manifold is provided outside the stack structure.
- a plurality of straight gas flow paths and a plurality of straight refrigerant flow paths are formed in the separator, but for example, a flow path in which both of them meander.
- it generally, it has a plurality of linear gas flow paths formed in parallel and a plurality of linear refrigerant flow paths formed integrally with the plurality of linear gas flow paths. Good.
- the separator is manufactured as a sheet metal press part, but it can also be manufactured by press molding of a non-metallic material such as flexible carbon. Furthermore, it is not necessarily produced by press molding, but the front and back integrated type has the advantage that the wall thickness is uniform and the workability is improved.
- the inter-cell refrigerant flow path is provided between the fuel cells, but the inter-cell refrigerant flow path may be provided each time a plurality of cells are stacked.
- the present invention may be applied to a separator arranged at a position where the inter-cell refrigerant flow path should be formed on the back surface of the surface facing the electrolyte portion.
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