Apparatus and method for reduction of a solid feedstock
    1.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for reduction of a solid feedstock 有权
    用于还原固体原料的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08992758B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-31

    申请号:US13320076

    申请日:2010-05-12

    摘要: In a method for reduction of a solid feedstock, such as a solid metal compound, in an electrolytic apparatus a portion of the feedstock is arranged in each of two or more electrolytic cells (50, 60, 70, 80). A molten salt is provided as an electrolyte in each cell. The molten salt is circulated from a molten salt reservoir (10) such that salt flows through each of the cells. Feedstock is reduced in each cell by applying a potential across electrodes in each cell, the potential being sufficient to cause reduction of the feedstock. The invention also provides an apparatus for implementing the method.

    摘要翻译: 在固体原料如固体金属化合物的还原方法中,在电解装置中,将一部分原料配置在两个以上的电解槽(50,60,70,80)中。 在每个电池中提供作为电解质的熔融盐。 熔融盐从熔盐储存器(10)循环使得盐流过每个单元。 在每个电池中通过在每个电池中的电极上施加电势来减少原料,其潜力足以引起原料的还原。 本发明还提供了一种用于实现该方法的装置。

    ELECTROLYSIS METHOD AND APPARATUS
    2.
    发明申请
    ELECTROLYSIS METHOD AND APPARATUS 审中-公开
    电解方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140021058A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-23

    申请号:US13983123

    申请日:2012-02-02

    IPC分类号: C25C7/00

    摘要: The method, apparatus and product relate to the electrochemical reduction of a solid feedstock (20) to produce a product. A container (2) is filled with a fused salt (6), and one or more anodes (14) contact the fused salt. A cathode (18) is loaded with feedstock and engages with a transport apparatus (22, 36, 40) which locates and moves the cathode past the anodes(s), while the cathode and the feedstock contact the fused salt. As the cathode moves past the anodes(s), a voltage applied between the cathode and the anode(s) electrochemically reduces the solid feedstock to form the product.

    摘要翻译: 所述方法,装置和产品涉及固体原料(20)的电化学还原以产生产物。 容器(2)填充有熔融盐(6),一个或多个阳极(14)与熔融盐接触。 阴极(18)装载有原料并且与阴极和原料接触熔融盐的运送设备(22,36,40)接合,所述输送设备定位并移动阴极经过阳极。 当阴极移动通过阳极时,施加在阴极和阳极之间的电压电化学地减少固体原料以形成产物。

    Method and apparatus for electrochemical reduction of a solid feedstock

    公开(公告)号:US10066309B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-04

    申请号:US13983123

    申请日:2012-02-02

    IPC分类号: C25C7/00

    摘要: The method, apparatus and product relate to the electrochemical reduction of a solid feedstock (20) to produce a product. A container (2) is filled with a fused salt (6), and one or more anodes (14) contact the fused salt. A cathode (18) is loaded with feedstock and engages with a transport apparatus (22, 36, 40) which locates and moves the cathode past the anodes(s), while the cathode and the feedstock contact the fused salt. As the cathode moves past the anodes(s), a voltage applied between the cathode and the anode(s) electrochemically reduces the solid feedstock to form the product.

    Apparatus and method for reduction of a solid feedstock
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for reduction of a solid feedstock 有权
    用于还原固体原料的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08747644B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-10

    申请号:US13320079

    申请日:2010-05-12

    IPC分类号: C25C3/00 C25C3/08 C25C7/08

    摘要: In a method for reducing a solid feedstock (110), such as a solid metal compound, feedstock is arranged on upper surfaces of elements (60, 80, 81) in a bipolar cell stack contained within a housing (25). A molten salt electrolyte is circulated through the housing so that it contacts the elements of the bipolar stack and the feedstock. A potential is applied to terminal electrodes (50, 60) of the bipolar stack such that the upper surfaces of the elements become cathodic and the lower surfaces of the elements become anodic. The applied potential is sufficient to cause reduction of the feedstock. The invention also provides an apparatus for implementing the method.

    摘要翻译: 在用于还原固体原料(例如固体金属化合物)的方法中,原料被布置在包含在壳​​体(25)内的双极电池堆中的元件(60,80,81)的上表面上。 熔融盐电解液循环通过壳体,使其与双极堆叠元件和原料接触。 将电位施加到双极堆叠的端子电极(50,60),使得元件的上表面变为阴极并且元件的下表面变得阳极。 施加的电位足以引起原料的还原。 本发明还提供了一种用于实现该方法的装置。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF A SOLID FEEDSTOCK
    5.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF A SOLID FEEDSTOCK 有权
    用于减少固体饲料的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120138475A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-07

    申请号:US13320076

    申请日:2010-05-12

    IPC分类号: C25C7/00 C25C3/00

    摘要: In a method for reduction of a solid feedstock, such as a solid metal compound, in an electrolytic apparatus a portion of the feedstock is arranged in each of two or more electrolytic cells (50, 60, 70, 80). A molten salt is provided as an electrolyte in each cell. The molten salt is circulated from a molten salt reservoir (10) such that salt flows through each of the cells. Feedstock is reduced in each cell by applying a potential across electrodes in each cell, the potential being sufficient to cause reduction of the feedstock. The invention also provides an apparatus for implementing the method.

    摘要翻译: 在固体原料如固体金属化合物的还原方法中,在电解装置中,将一部分原料配置在两个以上的电解槽(50,60,70,80)中。 在每个电池中提供作为电解质的熔融盐。 熔融盐从熔盐储存器(10)循环使得盐流过每个单元。 在每个电池中通过在每个电池中的电极上施加电势来减少原料,其潜力足以引起原料的还原。 本发明还提供了一种用于实现该方法的装置。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTROLYTICALLY REDUCING A SOLID FEEDSTOCK
    7.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTROLYTICALLY REDUCING A SOLID FEEDSTOCK 审中-公开
    用于电沉降固体饲料的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130327653A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-12

    申请号:US13988258

    申请日:2011-11-18

    IPC分类号: C25C3/00 C25C7/06

    CPC分类号: C25C3/00 C25C7/005 C25C7/06

    摘要: In a method of electrolytically reducing a solid feedstock, for example a solid metal oxide feedstock, an electrode module is positioned in a first position to be loaded with the feedstock. The loaded module is then transferred from the first position and engaged with an electrolysis chamber containing a molten salt. A voltage is applied to the electrode module to reduce the solid feedstock. The loaded module may be transferred within a transfer module.

    摘要翻译: 在电解还原固体原料(例如固体金属氧化物原料)的方法中,将电极模块定位在第一位置以装载原料。 然后将装载的模块从第一位置转移并与包含熔融盐的电解室接合。 向电极模块施加电压以减少固体原料。 加载的模块可以在传送模块内传送。

    ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS
    8.
    发明申请
    ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS 有权
    电解器

    公开(公告)号:US20130299341A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-14

    申请号:US13988275

    申请日:2011-11-18

    IPC分类号: C25C7/02

    摘要: A removable electrode module for engagement with an electrolysis chamber comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, and a suspension structure. The suspension structure comprises a suspension rod coupled to the first electrode. The second electrode is suspended or supported by the suspension structure, which comprises at least one electrically-insulating spacer element for retaining the second electrode in spatial separation from the first electrode.

    摘要翻译: 用于与电解室接合的可移动电极模块包括第一电极,第二电极和悬架结构。 悬架结构包括联接到第一电极的悬架杆。 所述第二电极由所述悬架结构悬挂或支撑,所述悬架结构包括用于将所述第二电极与所述第一电极间隔开的至少一个电绝缘间隔元件。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF A SOLID FEEDSTOCK
    9.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF A SOLID FEEDSTOCK 有权
    用于减少固体饲料的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120160699A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-28

    申请号:US13320079

    申请日:2010-05-12

    IPC分类号: C25C7/00 C25C7/06

    摘要: In a method for reducing a solid feedstock (110), such as a solid metal compound, feedstock is arranged on upper surfaces of elements (60, 80, 81) in a bipolar cell stack contained within a housing (25). A molten salt electrolyte is circulated through the housing so that it contacts the elements of the bipolar stack and the feedstock. A potential is applied to terminal electrodes (50, 60) of the bipolar stack such that the upper surfaces of the elements become cathodic and the lower surfaces of the elements become anodic. The applied potential is sufficient to cause reduction of the feedstock. The invention also provides an apparatus for implementing the method.

    摘要翻译: 在用于还原固体原料(例如固体金属化合物)的方法中,原料被布置在包含在壳​​体(25)内的双极电池堆中的元件(60,80,81)的上表面上。 熔融盐电解液循环通过壳体,使其与双极堆叠元件和原料接触。 将电位施加到双极堆叠的端子电极(50,60),使得元件的上表面变为阴极并且元件的下表面变得阳极。 施加的电位足以引起原料的还原。 本发明还提供了一种用于实现该方法的装置。

    FEEDSTOCK
    10.
    发明申请
    FEEDSTOCK 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20120156492A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-21

    申请号:US13378607

    申请日:2010-06-18

    IPC分类号: C25C5/04 C22C1/00 C01G23/047

    摘要: The invention relates to a feedstock for reduction in an electrolytic cell, for example a non-metallic feedstock that can be reduced to metal on a commercial scale. The feedstock comprises a plurality of three-dimensional elements which are shaped such that a volume of the feedstock has between 35% and 90% free space (not including any microscopic porosity of the elements). The elements are also shaped as randomly-packable elements to minimise any settling, ordering or alignment of the feedstock, which would otherwise hinder or prevent fluid flow and/or current flow through the feedstock.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及用于还原电解池的原料,例如可以以商业规模还原成金属的非金属原料。 原料包括多个三维元件,其被成形为使得原料的体积具有35%至90%的自由空间(不包括元件的任何微观孔隙率)。 这些元件还被成形为随机包装的元件,以最小化原料的任何沉降,排序或对准,否则这将妨碍或阻止流体流动和/或电流流过原料。