Abstract:
The invention provides a bonding method for a gas diffusion electrode assembly, wherein a covering sheet is covered on a junction where gas diffusion electrodes are bonded together, and an adhesive composition containing a corrosion-resistant synthetic resin is coated on said covering sheet for bonding.
Abstract:
Systems are described for the 'on-site' production of substantial amounts of carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The systems include a stack of multiple electrochemical cells, which decompose organic carboxylated compounds into CO2 and H2 without leaving any residue. From a bench-top small generator, producing about 1 lb of CO2 per day to a large-scale generator producing 1 ton of CO2 per day, the process is essentially identical. Oxalic acid, either anhydrous or in its dihydrate form, is used to efficiently generate the gases. The energy required is less than 0.3 Kilowatt-hours per lb of CO2 generated. Individual cells operate at less than 1.2 volts at current densities in excess of 0.75 amps/cm2. CO2 production rates can be controlled either through voltage or current regulation. Metering is not required since the current sets the gas production rate. These systems can competitively replace conventional compressed CO2 gas cylinders.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing combustible fluid at an efficiency rate of above 65%. The apparatus 10 comprises an electrolysing cell 12 for electrolysing the aqueous electrolytic solution; a separator 16 where the combustible fluid and the solution is separated; a power supply for supplying a DC voltage of from 1 V to 6 V; and a pump for circulating the solution through the apparatus. The electrolysing cell includes a first electrode 18 and a second electrode 20 spaced from the first electrode 18 and a plurality of intermediate electrodes 22 disposed between the first and second electrodes. The power supply applies the DC voltage across the electrodes 18, 20 and 22 to electrolyse the solution, while the solution is circulated through the apparatus 10.
Abstract:
A multi-layer coating for protection of metals and alloys against oxidation at high temperatures in general is provided. The invention utilizes a multi-layer ceramic coating on metals or alloys for increased oxidation-resistance, comprising at least two layers, wherein the first layer (3) which faces the metal containing surface and the second layer facing the surrounding atmosphere (4) both comprise an oxide, and wherein the first layer (3) has a tracer diffusion coefficient for cations M m+ , where M is the scale forming element of the alloy, and the second layer (4) has a tracer diffusion coefficient for oxygen ions O 2- satisfying the following formula: ∫ ln p ( O 2 ) in ln p ( O 2 ) ex D o + m 2 D M d ln p O 2 2 ⋅ 10 - 13 cm 2 / s wherein p(O 2 ) in is the oxygen partial pressure in equilibrium between the metallic substrate and M a O b , p(O 2 ) ex is the oxygen partial pressure in the reaction atmosphere, D M is the tracer diffusion coefficient of the metal cations M m+ in the first layer (3), and Do is O 2- tracer diffusion coefficient in the second layer (4). The coating may be used in high temperature devices, particularly for coating interconnect materials in solid oxide electrolytic devices, including solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs).
Abstract translation:通常提供用于保护金属和合金在高温下防止氧化的多层涂层。 本发明利用金属或合金上的多层陶瓷涂层来提高耐氧化性,包括至少两层,其中面向金属容纳表面的第一层(3)和面向周围环境的第二层(4)都是 包括氧化物,并且其中所述第一层(3)具有用于阳离子M m +的示踪剂扩散系数,其中M是所述合金的刻度形成元素,并且所述第二层(4)具有氧离子O 2的示踪剂扩散系数 - 满足以下公式:“ln”(O 2 ¢)in ln€‰p(O 2 ¢)ex D o + m 2 ¢ ¢‰‰‰‰‰p p p p p p p 其中p(O 2)in是金属基底与M a O b之间的平衡中的氧分压,p(O 2)ex是反应气氛中的氧分压2 <10 - 13€‰cm 2 / s ,DM是第一层(3)中金属阳离子M m +的示踪剂扩散系数,Do是O 2-示踪剂扩散系数 在第二层(4)。 该涂层可用于高温装置,特别是用于在固体氧化物电解装置(包括固体氧化物燃料电池(SOFC))和固体氧化物电解槽(SOEC)中涂覆互连材料。
Abstract:
A process and device are disclosed for photovoltaically generating hydrogen (6) from hydrogen-containing compounds (5). Solar light (1) is concentrated by an optical concentrator (2) onto solar cells (3) and the resulting voltage is directly used for the electrolysis of a hydrogen-containing compound, in particular de-ionised water, in order to produce hydrogen.
Abstract:
Electrolysis cell in the constructive form of single elements, intended for instance for the production of chlorine, hydrogen and/or caustic soda and designed in such a way that the portion of inactive membrane surface is minimised thanks to an optimised flange type so that the ratio between the flange surface of a semi-shell and the active membrane surface can be set to less than 0.045, neither the semi-shells nor the membrane being provided with bores or recesses for accommodating the clamping members.
Abstract:
In a gas diffusion electrode assembly, and in an electrolyzer using the same, a bonding piece having on at least one surface a perfluorosulfonic acid layer, a perfluorosulfonyl fluoride layer or an alky ester of perfluorocarboxylic acid layer is positioned at its perfluoro compound layer surface with respect to the gas diffusion electrode assembly. Adjacent gas diffusion electrodes are heat fusion bonded together, or heat fusion bonding is carried out using the bonding piece in a frame form. Adjacent gas diffusion electrodes are sealed up by heat fusion bonding, using a material that is similar to the material that forms the gas diffusion electrodes.
Abstract:
Dichtungsaufbau für eine Brennstoffzelle und/oder einen Elektrolyseur, insbesondere eine Festoxidbrennstoffzelle und/oder einen Festoxidelektrolyseur, wobei der Dichtungsaufbau (14a, 14b) zwischen benachbarten Separatorplatten (7, 8) eines Zellenstapels (1) angeordnet ist, wobei der Dichtungsaufbau (14, 14a, 14b) zumindest zweischichtig ausgebildet ist und zumindest eine Isolierschicht (14a) und zumindest eine Dichtungsschicht (14b) aufweist und wobei die Isolierschicht (14a) auf der Separatorplatte (7, 8) angeordnet ist.
Abstract:
The invention is concerned with an electrolyte cell configuration consisting of unit cells coupled in series, wherein the unit cells consist of an electrolyte film, gas leading channel plates and electrolyte plates. The electrolyte plates having areas outside the cell are in immediate contact with the electrolyte and the unit cells are coupled in series directly with a coupling between the electrodes outside the cell. The invention is also concerned with a unit cell, which can be used in this electrolyte cell configuration and uses of the electrolyte cell configuration as a fuel cell or for the production of gas.