Abstract:
AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL HAVING A HEAT EXCHANGING SHELL DISPOSED THEREIN AND DIVIDING THE CELL CONTAINER INTO AN UPPER AND LOWER ELECTROLYTE CHAMBER. ELECTRODE TUBE MEANS EXTEND THROUGH SAID SHELL AND ARE IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID ELECTROLYTE CHAMBER. ELECTRODE MEANS ARE DISPOSED IN SAID ELECTRODE TUBE MEANS IN A MANNER TO PRESERVE SAID COMMUNICATION. DOWNCOMER TUBE MEANS, INTERSPERSED AMONG SAID ELECTRODE TUBE MEANS, ALSO EXTEND THROUGH THE SHELL INTO COMMUNICATION WITH SAID ELECTROLYTE CHAMBER. BAFFLE ARRANGEMENTS IN SAID SHELL, AND ARRANGEMENTS OF SAID ELECTRODE TUBE MEANS AND SAID DOWNCOMER TUBES, IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE CELL.
Abstract:
In an electrochemical process, the reaction takes place within the confines of a porous electrode element. The feed materials are introduced into the bottom of this porous electrode element by means of a sparger which is positioned within the bulk of the electrolyte adjacent a bottom surface of said electrode element.
Abstract:
In an electrochemical process, the reaction takes place within the confines of a porous electrode element. The feed materials are introduced into the bottom of this porous electrode element by means of a sparger which is positioned within the bulk of the electrolyte adjacent a bottom surface of said electrode element.
Abstract:
An electrolytic cell wherein a porous electrode is employed is maintained in a standby condition during periods when the cell is not in operation by maintaining a small but effective flow of electric current through said cell during said periods the cell is not in operation. Said small flow of electric current is sufficient to substantially reduce invasion of said porous electrode by the electrolyte contained in the cell.
Abstract:
Anodes employed in electrolytic cells are conditioned for improved operation by subjecting said anode to an abnormally great current density for a period of time sufficient to deliberately induce anode effect, and then subjecting the anode to an abnormally great voltage for a period of time sufficient to eliminate said anode effect.