Technology Transfer
Heat recovery technology for Fuel cell powered transport refrigeration unit
Current logistics vehicles are gradually equipped with cold chain systems which is driven by an electric compressor. By carrying a certain amount of battery packs, the engine can be shut down during the loading and unloading process to reduce emissions and save fuel. However, due to the size and weight limitations of the battery itself, it cannot provide sufficient power to handle a day's delivery activities, resulting in limited effectiveness of the aforementioned advantages. This project uses a combination of fuel cell system and battery module, coupled with the best power supply solution, which can extend the operation period and enhance energy saving and carbon reduction effects. In addition, by recycling the waste heat of the fuel cell system, it can save the power consumed by the electric heater of the original cold chain system, further enhancing the energy saving and emission reduction effects.
1.Freezing function: normal temperature, refrigeration (-10℃), freezing (-18℃)
2.Fuel cell specifications: 48V, 3.5kW
3.Fuel/carrying capacity: 51.3% methanol water, 25L
4.Lithium battery specifications: 48V, 2 kWh
5.Power system continuous operation time: > 10 hours
6.Defrost: Fuel cell heat recovery mechanism, defrost time < 10 mins 7.Others: Equipped with 220VAC AC power input terminal, which can be used with logistics terminal power for pre-cooling
This system can be applied in the logistic vehicles equipped with electric cold-strain system.
This technology can provide cold chain logistics system manufacturers with reference for future product development and new applications, and assist logistics operators in establishing distribution business execution optimization plans.