Abstract:
An electrolytic cell for generating a mixed oxidant that is rich in ozone is disclosed. The cell disassociates a brine solution to generate ozone and chlorine based oxidants. The improved cell design allows the ratio of ozone to the other oxidants to be optimized, thereby providing a more efficient sterilization solution. The ozone production is adjusted by adjusting the residence time of the brine solution in the cell and the orientation of the cell.
Abstract:
An object of the present invention is to provide a water electrolyzer, which has higher electrolyzing efficiency and smaller size than conventional ones. In an electrolyzing tank, at least three cylindrical electrodes, each of which has different polarity with respect to adjacent one, are arranged concentrically with cylindrical partitions. Surface area of the one cylindrical electrode, which is provided between other two, is equal to the sum of surface area of an outer face of the inner cylindrical electrode and that of an inner face of the outer cylindrical electrodes, so that maximum electrolyzing efficiency can be gained.
Abstract:
In order to prevent mechanical damage to electrode surfaces and to facilitate easy swapping out of immersible electrodes for inspection or replacement, an electrode element for an electrolysis cell for electrolytic precipitation of metals from a liquid containing metal ions has a frame (1) provided with parallel side sections (2, 3) of electrically insulating plastic. Each element includes at least one conduit (13) for supplying a liquid ion conductor and at least one conduit (16) for the removal of this liquid ion conductor. There is at least one planar active part is disposed between the conduits to serve as an electrode (7), along which the ion conductor flows. The active surface of the electrode (7) is covered by an ion exchange diaphragm (20). The electrode element is adapted for partial dipping, up to a predetermined immersion line (17), in the liquid. The electrode (7) is removably supported in the side sections (2, 3) of the frame (1). The diaphragm (20) defines a pouch enclosing at least the portion of the electrode (7) dipped into the metal-ion-containing liquid. The pouch is enclosed by a protective box (21) of an electrically insulating plastic provided with openings (22), where at least a portion of the openings (22) are directed toward an active surface of the electrode (7).
Abstract:
A water condition apparatus having a water conditioning system for water or any other similar liquid cleaning, where the water conditioning system includes an adjustable control unit, with a power supply, and a reaction cell with inlet and outlet pipes for connecting it to the waterline to be cleaned, and having reaction plates inside the reactor cell for changing the Hydrogen Ion concentration, and having a boundary wall between the reaction plates for dividing the gas bubbles that are formed during the reaction and of which the wanted ones can be removed into the air, and having a gas liberator for removing the gas bubbles formed during the reaction. The Adjustable control unit will be manually adjusted to cause either a Hydrogen Ion concentration's rise or decline, or the adjustable control unit will be computer directed, when the state of the water can be measured by the computer and so the Hydrogen Ion concentration will be adjusted automatically in the wanted direction or is unchanged and only precipitation is caused. The changing of the Hydrogen Ion concentration is done by the discharge action of the positive and negative ions using electric current and by removing excess gas from the substance through the gas liberator to the outside air.
Abstract:
A wastewater metal-reclaimation device which includes a containment vessel, a fixed frame and a rotor assembly. The fixed rotatably supports the rotor assembly and has a rotor shaft on it which is driven indirectly by an electric water. The rotor assembly includes two large rotor gears, a number of cathode rods and inner and outer hexagonal mixing surfaces which are perforated. The rotor assembly is rotatable about a perforated cylindrical anode and driven to rotate by the rotor shaft. Wastewater enters the containment vessel via a wastewater inlet which feeds the cylindrical anode and then is mixed via the inner and outer mixing surfaces.
Abstract:
A waste metal extraction apparatus is disclosed which includes a tank (1) having a plurality of oppositely disposed arcuate baffles (14) disposed on the sidewalls. The baffles are placed in an offsetting relation in order to direct the flow of a fluid through the cell in essentially a serpentine fashion. The arcuate baffles facilitate maintaining a maximum velocity through the turning radius of the fluid passing therethrough to prevent a solids buildup. In addition, the tank is placed at an angle of at least 6 degrees downwardly sloped ind the direction of flow. The tank bottom (6) includes a plurality of sockets (20) sized to engage a plurality of cathode supports (21) placed therein, with each support including a mating end (22) for mating with the socket. Each post includes a slot (23) extending substantially therethrough for accepting a cathode (13) therein. A conductive metal fork (31) is disposed over the post having legs (32) which extend the length of the cathode, providing uniform electrical properties across the surface of the cathode thereby providing for optimum, uniform metal removal. The tank further includes a sludge gate (36) at the outlet end thereof with the sludge gate provided for removing any solids which settle as the waste stream follows the serpetine path provided by the arcuate baffles, the sludge gate removing a concentrated solids-containing stream which may be filtered and recycled to the tank inlet. Utilizing the combination of flow modifying baffles, a sloped bottom and enhanced electrical contacting means provides for use of electrolytic cells for removing heavy metals from streams containing about 1-15% solids without requiring frequent down time for tank cleaning.
Abstract:
To provide for essentially uniform current density at the respective cathodes of an electrolytic cell, a plurality of cathodes are located, spaced from each other, at one side of an anode, and resistance elements connect the respective cathodes to a negative supply terminal or supply bus (N, 11), the resistance elements having respective resistance values which decrease as the distance of the respective cathode from the anode increases. A single anode (2), preferably separated from the cathode space (5) by an ion exchange membrane (6), can be located centrally within the cathodes; or two anodes can be located spaced from each other with a plurality of cathodes located therebetween. Each cathode is connected with a quick disconnect plug-or-push terminal to the respective current supply, which may be a controlled constant current source.
Abstract:
A device for silverizing running water and an electrode therefor are formed so that the electrode has a curved guide provided on its one surface and a plurality of through-going openings located outside of the curved guide, to direct water to be silverized from inside of the curved guide to its outside and then through the openings.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an electrolytic cell used to produce dilute quantities of a halogen solution from water containing dilute quantities of salt to disinfect and sanitize the water, the cell further employs monopolar electrodes of trapezoidal shape and an electrode separating plates that ensures proper alignment and equal separation of the electrode plates during operation.
Abstract:
An electrolysis unit for improving water quality in continuous production comprises a pair of electrodes formed into cylinders and an ion-exchanging membrane disposed between the cylinders so as to form two separate water paths having circular forms with thin widths. The membrane is characterized by special supporting structure therefor to maintain its shape.