公开(公告)号：US20110081562A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12790749

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Rick Winter

Inventor： Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Rick Winter

IPC: H01M10/48 ,  G01N21/41 ,  G01M3/38

CPC classification number: G01N21/55 ,  G01M3/38 ,  H01M8/20 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A leak detection sensor for detecting a leakage of an electrolyte solution in a flow battery system is provided. The sensor includes a sensor housing, the sensor housing being at least partially surrounded by a fluid and having mounted therein at least one light source. The device also includes at least one light detector, wherein light emitted from at least one light source is incident on a portion of the housing in contact with a fluid and is at least partially refracted by an amount which is dependent on a refractive index of the refractor lens and the surrounding fluid, such that the amount of refraction at the refractor lens and the surrounding fluid causes a loss in a power of light detected by the at least one light detector, the light detector determines the intensity of the detected light, determines the composition of fluid surrounding the device housing based on the based on the difference between the measured light intensity and the intensity of light produced by the light source, and determines a leak if the composition of fluid is determined to be an electrolyte solution.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于检测流动电池系统中的电解质溶液泄漏的泄漏检测传感器。 传感器包括传感器外壳，传感器外壳至少部分地被流体包围并且安装在其中至少一个光源。 该装置还包括至少一个光检测器，其中从至少一个光源发射的光入射到与流体接触的壳体的一部分上，并且至少部分地折射取决于所述光源的折射率的量 折射透镜和周围液体，使得折射镜和周围液体的折射量导致由至少一个光检测器检测到的光的功率损失，光检测器确定检测到的光的强度，确定 基于测量的光强度和由光源产生的光的强度之间的差异，围绕设备壳体的流体的组成，并且如果流体的组成被确定为电解液，则确定泄漏。

公开(公告)号：US20100092757A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12577131

申请日：2009-10-09

Applicant: Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair ,  Majid Keshavaraz ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu

Inventor： Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair ,  Majid Keshavaraz ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu

IPC: B32B3/10 ,  B01D67/00

CPC classification number: B01D65/003 ,  B01D2313/04 ,  H01M8/188 ,  Y02E60/528 ,  Y10T428/249955

Abstract: A method for bonding a porous flexible membrane to a rigid material is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes applying, at a bonding site of the porous membrane, a pre-treatment solvent solution, drying the bonding site of the porous membrane, applying, at a bonding site of the rigid structure, a first solvent that is capable of dissolving a surface of the rigid material, applying, at the bonding site of the porous membrane, a second solvent that is capable of dissolving the polymeric residue material dissolved in the pre-treatment solvent solution, and pressing the porous membrane to the rigid material at their respective bonding sites. In some embodiments, the pre-treatment solvent solution may include a solvent carrying dissolved polymeric residue material configured to fill the pores of the porous membrane at the bonding site of the porous membrane.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种将多孔柔性膜结合到刚性材料的方法。 在一些实施方案中，该方法包括在多孔膜的结合位置处施加预处理溶剂溶液，干燥多孔膜的结合部位，在刚性结构的结合部位处施加第一溶剂， 能够溶解刚性材料的表面，在多孔膜的结合部位处施加可溶解溶解在预处理溶剂溶液中的聚合物残余物质的第二溶剂，并将多孔膜压制到刚性 材料在它们各自的键合位置。 在一些实施方案中，预处理溶剂溶液可以包括载有溶解的聚合物残余物质的溶剂，其被配置为填充多孔膜的结合位点处的多孔膜的孔。

公开(公告)号：US20100003586A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12217059

申请日：2008-07-01

Applicant: Saroj Kumar Sahu

Inventor： Saroj Kumar Sahu

IPC: H01M6/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  H01M8/1016 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A redox flow cell is presented that utilizes a porous membrane separating a first half cell and a second half cell. The porous membrane is chosen to have a figure of merit (FOM) is at least a minimum FOM. A method of providing a porous membrane for a flow cell can include determining a figure of merit; determining a first parameter from a pore size or a thickness for the porous membrane; determining a second parameter from the pore size or the thickness that is not the first parameter for the porous membrane, based on the figure of merit; and constructing a porous membrane having the pore size and the thickness.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种利用分离第一半电池和第二半电池的多孔膜的氧化还原流动池。 选择多孔膜具有至少最小FOM的品质因数（FOM）。 提供用于流动池的多孔膜的方法可以包括确定品质因数; 从多孔膜的孔径或厚度确定第一参数; 基于品质因数，从不是多孔膜的第一参数的孔径或厚度确定第二参数; 并构造具有孔径和厚度的多孔膜。

公开(公告)号：US06765189B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10300192

申请日：2002-11-20

Applicant: Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Richard A. Cordasco

Inventor： Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Richard A. Cordasco

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: H04B10/07955 ,  H04B10/077

Abstract: A switched multichannel fiber optic power monitoring apparatus, includes a plurality of photodetectors, each connected to a tap of a different optical line for converting an optical signal therefrom to an electrical signal, a single switch having inputs connected to outputs of each of the photodetectors for receiving the output electrical signal from each photodetector and for switching the output electrical signals in a multiplexed manner to an output thereof as a multiplexed electrical signal, an amplifier amplifying the multiplexed electrical signal, an analog to digital converter which converts the amplified electrical signal to a digital signal, and a microprocessor which provides an output measurement signal in response to the digital signal, the microprocessor being connected to the switch to control the length of time that the switch is open for each optical line, and connected with the amplifier to control amplification thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种交换式多通道光纤功率监视装置，包括多个光电检测器，每个光电检测器连接到不同光线路的抽头，用于将其光信号转换成电信号，单个开关具有连接到每个光电检测器的输出的输入， 接收来自每个光电检测器的输出电信号，并将多路复用方式的输出电信号转换为其输出作为多路复用电信号，放大多路复用电信号的放大器，将放大的电信号转换为 数字信号和微处理器，其响应于数字信号提供输出测量信号，微处理器连接到开关以控制开关对于每条光线路开放的时间长度，并与放大器连接以控制放大 其中。

公开(公告)号：US20140103877A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US13653199

申请日：2012-10-16

Applicant: SAROJ KUMAR SAHU ,  MADHUSHREE PATNAIK

Inventor： SAROJ KUMAR SAHU ,  MADHUSHREE PATNAIK

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H01M10/482 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H02J3/32 ,  H02J7/0021

Abstract: A battery management system that monitors and controls the charging and discharging a battery pack in the most versatile way at the block level with virtually no parasitic or dissipative loss is disclosed. The system has capability of using blocks of cells using different chemistry in the same battery pack. Such versatility makes it very useful for usage with erratic grid conditions, solar, wind and other natural energy sources for charging the battery.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电池管理系统，其以实质上没有寄生或耗散损耗的方式在块级别以最通用的方式监视和控制电池组的充电和放电。 该系统具有在同一电池组中使用不同化学物质的电池块的能力。 这种多功能性使其对于使用不稳定的电网条件，太阳能，风能和其他用于对电池充电的自然能源非常有用。

公开(公告)号：US08541121B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13006151

申请日：2011-01-13

Applicant: Majid Keshavarz ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Ge Zu

Inventor： Majid Keshavarz ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Ge Zu

IPC: H01M2/38 ,  H01M10/34 ,  H01M10/52 ,  H01M4/36 ,  H01M6/24 ,  H01M4/48 ,  H01M6/20 ,  H01M6/00 ,  H01M10/00 ,  C25B1/00 ,  C25B3/00 ,  C25C1/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  H01M8/0662 ,  H01M8/20 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A quencher for a flow cell battery is described. The quencher utilizes a quench solution formed from FeCl2 in a dilute HCl solution in order to quench chlorine emissions from the flow cell battery. A quench sensor is further described. The quench sensor monitors the concentration level of FeCl2 in the quench solution and may also monitor the level of the quench solution in the quencher.

公开(公告)号：US20120208061A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13350424

申请日：2012-01-13

Applicant: Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair

Inventor： Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair

IPC: H01M10/02 ,  H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  H01M8/0284 ,  H01M8/04276 ,  H01M8/248 ,  Y02E60/528 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: A stacked cell for a flow cell battery is presented. The stacked cell is sealed by a gasket between individual components. The gasket is formed such that it seals against leakage of electrolytes and facilitates the flow of electrolytes through the stacked cell. Further, the gasket is formed to minimize the linear expansion of the gasket material with temperature.

Abstract translation: 介绍了流动池电池的堆叠电池。 堆叠的电池通过单个组件之间的垫圈密封。 垫圈形成为使得其密封电解质的泄漏并且促进电解质通过堆叠的电池的流动。 此外，垫圈被形成为使得垫圈材料随着温度的线性膨胀最小化。

公开(公告)号：US08236463B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US12576235

申请日：2009-10-08

Applicant: Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair ,  Ali Firouzi

Inventor： Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair ,  Ali Firouzi

IPC: H01M8/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  B60L11/1822 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  H01M4/8615 ,  H01M4/8631 ,  H01M8/20 ,  Y02E60/528 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/124 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: An electrode for use in a flow cell is presented. The electrode includes a metal plate for collecting current in the electrode that is bonded between a first and second plate.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于流动池的电极。 电极包括用于收集电极中的电流的金属板，该电极接合在第一和第二板之间。

公开(公告)号：US07927731B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US12217059

申请日：2008-07-01

Applicant: Saroj Kumar Sahu

Inventor： Saroj Kumar Sahu

IPC: H01M6/24 ,  H01M8/20

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  H01M8/1016 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A redox flow cell is presented that utilizes a porous membrane separating a first half cell and a second half cell. The porous membrane is chosen to have a figure of merit (FOM) is at least a minimum FOM. A method of providing a porous membrane for a flow cell can include determining a figure of merit; determining a first parameter from a pore size or a thickness for the porous membrane; determining a second parameter from the pore size or the thickness that is not the first parameter for the porous membrane, based on the figure of merit; and constructing a porous membrane having the pore size and the thickness.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种利用分离第一半电池和第二半电池的多孔膜的氧化还原流动池。 选择多孔膜具有至少最小FOM的品质因数（FOM）。 提供用于流动池的多孔膜的方法可以包括确定品质因数; 从多孔膜的孔径或厚度确定第一参数; 基于品质因数，从不是多孔膜的第一参数的孔径或厚度确定第二参数; 并构造具有孔径和厚度的多孔膜。

公开(公告)号：US20110080143A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12790783

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam ,  Binod Kumar Agrawal ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu

Inventor： Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam ,  Binod Kumar Agrawal ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  G05F1/10 ,  H02J1/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/1582 ,  H02M1/08 ,  H02M1/32 ,  H02M3/1584 ,  H02M2001/0009 ,  Y10T307/406

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a buck-boost circuit is contemplated which is bi-directional. That is, the buck-boost circuit be configured to produce a load voltage for a load responsive to a source voltage from a voltage source, and the buck-boost circuit may also be configured to produce a charging voltage for the voltage source responsive to a second voltage source connected to the load. In an embodiment, the buck-boost circuit may be operating in boost mode when providing the load voltage and may be operating in buck mode when providing the charging voltage.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，预期是双向的降压 - 升压电路。 也就是说，降压 - 升压电路被配置为响应于来自电压源的源极电压产生用于负载的负载电压，并且降压 - 升压电路还可以被配置为响应于电压源产生用于电压源的充电电压 第二电压源连接到负载。 在一个实施例中，降压 - 升压电路可以在提供负载电压时以升压模式工作，并且当提供充电电压时可以以降压模式工作。