公开(公告)号：US08723489B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

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: G05F1/24 ,  H02H7/00

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。

公开(公告)号：US20120183816A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

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 ,  C01B7/01 ,  C09K3/00

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.

Abstract translation: 描述了流动池电池的猝灭剂。 猝灭剂使用在稀HCl溶液中由FeCl 2形成的骤冷溶液，以猝灭流动池电池中的氯排放。 进一步描述淬火传感器。 淬火传感器监测淬火溶液中FeCl 2的浓度水平，也可以监测猝灭剂中淬灭溶液的含量。

公开(公告)号：US20110086247A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-14

申请号：US12790573

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: Majid Keshavarz ,  Chockkalingam Karuppaiah ,  Ge Zu ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair ,  Vasanthan Mani ,  Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam ,  Ali Firouzi ,  Veluchamy Rasu

Inventor： Majid Keshavarz ,  Chockkalingam Karuppaiah ,  Ge Zu ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair ,  Vasanthan Mani ,  Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam ,  Ali Firouzi ,  Veluchamy Rasu

IPC: H01M16/00 ,  G01K7/02 ,  G01K7/22 ,  H01M6/30 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M12/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  H01M4/8803 ,  H01M14/005 ,  H01M16/00 ,  H01M2300/0005 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A redox cell rebalance system is provided. In some embodiments, the rebalance system includes electrochemical cell and a photochemical cell. In some embodiments, the photochemical cell contains a source of ultraviolet radiation for producing HCl from H2 and Cl2 generated by the system. The HCl product may be collected or circulated back through the system for the rebalancing of electrolytes. A rebalance cell for use in a rebalance system is also provided. In some embodiments, the rebalance cell is the combination of an electrochemical cell and a photochemical cell. In some embodiments, a source of ultraviolet radiation is housed in the cathode compartment of the rebalance cell. In some embodiments, the source of ultraviolet radiation is used to effect the formation of HCl from H2 and Cl2 present in the rebalance cell. The HCl is dissolved in aqueous electrolytes contained in the rebalance cell, which can subsequently be circulated through a rebalance system for the rebalancing of redox cells.

Abstract translation: 提供氧化还原细胞重新平衡系统。 在一些实施例中，重新平衡系统包括电化学电池和光化学电池。 在一些实施方案中，光化学细胞含有用于从由系统产生的H 2和Cl 2产生HCl的紫外线辐射源。 可以通过系统收集或循环HCl产物以重新平衡电解质。 还提供了用于重新平衡系统的重新平衡单元。 在一些实施方案中，重新平衡电池是电化学电池和光化学电池的组合。 在一些实施例中，紫外线辐射源被容纳在重新平衡池的阴极室中。 在一些实施方案中，紫外线辐射源用于从存在于再平衡池中的H 2和Cl 2形成HCl。 将HCl溶解在重新平衡池中所含的电解质水溶液中，其随后可以通过再平衡系统循环，以重新平衡氧化还原电池。

公开(公告)号：US07855005B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11674101

申请日：2007-02-12

Applicant: Saroj Kumar Sahu

Inventor： Saroj Kumar Sahu

IPC: H01M2/38 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B23H3/02

CPC classification number: B60L11/1822 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/80 ,  H01M8/04186 ,  H01M8/188 ,  H01M10/42 ,  Y02E60/528 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/124 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: Methods for determining the state of charge of an electrolyte solution in a redox battery by optical absorption spectrophotometry are disclosed. The state of charge thus obtained may serve as a gauge for the amount of electro-chemical energy left in the system.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过光吸收分光光度法测定氧化还原电池中的电解质溶液的电荷状态的方法。 由此获得的电荷状态可以用作系统中留下的电化学能量的量规。

公开(公告)号：US20100094468A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12577147

申请日：2009-10-09

Applicant: Saroj Kumar SAHU ,  Bruce CONWAY

Inventor： Saroj Kumar SAHU ,  Bruce CONWAY

IPC: G05D9/12 ,  G01F23/24 ,  G01F23/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  H01M6/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  G01F23/0076 ,  G01F23/24 ,  H01M8/20 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A sensor for measuring a level of a conductive liquid, is provided. The sensor includes at least two electrodes that can be positioned in a holding tank so as to be partially submerged in the conductive liquid, sensor leads coupled to the at least two electrodes, and circuitry and a controller for determining the properties of the electrolyte, the circuitry being coupled to the at least two electrodes via the sensor leads, and the controller being coupled to the circuitry. The sensor may be used as an electrolyte level sensor in a flow battery system.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于测量导电液体水平的传感器。 传感器包括至少两个电极，其可以定位在容纳槽中，以便部分地浸没在导电液体中，耦合到至少两个电极的传感器引线以及用于确定电解质性质的电路和控制器， 电路经由传感器引线耦合到至少两个电极，并且控制器耦合到电路。 传感器可以用作流动电池系统中的电解液液位传感器。

公开(公告)号：US09172260B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13873878

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Madhushree Patnaik

Inventor： Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Madhushree Patnaik

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0019 ,  H02J7/0021 ,  H02J7/0026

Abstract: A battery management system that monitors and controls the charging and discharging of a battery pack in the most versatile way at the block level with little dissipative loss but fast balancing 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: 一种电池管理系统，其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，具有很少的耗散损耗但是快速平衡。 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：US08551299B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12790613

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: Majid Keshavarz ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Chockkalingam Karuppaiah ,  Ge Zu ,  Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair ,  Vasanthan Mani

Inventor： Majid Keshavarz ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Chockkalingam Karuppaiah ,  Ge Zu ,  Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair ,  Vasanthan Mani

IPC: C01B7/01 ,  H01M6/50 ,  H01M6/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  B01J19/123 ,  C01B7/012 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A method of producing HCl from H2 and Cl2 is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises at least one photochemical chamber placed in fluid communication with at least one source of H2 and at least one source of Cl2. In some embodiments, the photochemical chamber effects the formation of HCl through the use of at least one source of ultraviolet radiation contained therein. In some embodiments, the HCl product may be captured and used as a gas. In some embodiments, the HCl product may be absorbed into water to form an aqueous HCl solution.

Abstract translation: 提供了从H 2和Cl 2生产HCl的方法。 在一些实施方案中，该方法包括至少一个光化学室，其与至少一个H 2源和至少一个Cl 2源流体连通。 在一些实施方案中，光化学室通过使用其中包含的至少一种紫外线辐射源来影响HCl的形成。 在一些实施方案中，HCl产物可被捕获并用作气体。 在一些实施方案中，HCl产物可以被吸收到水中以形成HCl水溶液。

公开(公告)号：US08349477B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

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: H01M10/44 ,  G01M3/04

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.

公开(公告)号：US20110081561A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12790613

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: Majid Keshavarz ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Chockkalingam Karuppaiah ,  Ge Zu ,  Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair ,  Vasanthan Mani

Inventor： Majid Keshavarz ,  Saroj Kumar Sahu ,  Chockkalingam Karuppaiah ,  Ge Zu ,  Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair ,  Vasanthan Mani

IPC: H01M10/42 ,  C01B7/01

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  B01J19/123 ,  C01B7/012 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A method of producing HCl from H2 and Cl2 is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises at least one photochemical chamber placed in fluid communication with at least one source of H2 and at least one source of Cl2. In some embodiments, the photochemical chamber effects the formation of HCl through the use of at least one source of ultraviolet radiation contained therein. In some embodiments, the HCl product may be captured and used as a gas. In some embodiments, the HCl product may be absorbed into water to form an aqueous HCl solution.

Abstract translation: 提供了从H 2和Cl 2生产HCl的方法。 在一些实施方案中，该方法包括至少一个光化学室，其与至少一个H 2源和至少一个Cl 2源流体连通。 在一些实施方案中，光化学室通过使用其中包含的至少一种紫外线辐射源来影响HCl的形成。 在一些实施方案中，HCl产物可被捕获并用作气体。 在一些实施方案中，HCl产物可以被吸收到水中以形成HCl水溶液。

公开(公告)号：US20110079074A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12790794

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: Saroj Kumar Sahu

Inventor： Saroj Kumar Sahu

IPC: G01N25/18

CPC classification number: G01N25/18 ,  G01N33/0031 ,  G01N33/005

Abstract: A method for detecting a ratio of a first substance to that of a second substance in a mixture of substances, includes generating heat in a heating element; measuring a temperature proximate to the heating element; and calculating the ratio of the first substance to that of the second substance from the temperature. In some embodiments, the ratio of the concentrations of hydrogen and chlorine in a mixture of hydrogen and chlorine may be determined.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测物质混合物中第一物质与第二物质的比例的方法，包括在加热元件中产生热量; 测量接近加热元件的温度; 从温度计算第一物质与第二物质的比例。 在一些实施方案中，可以确定氢和氯的混合物中氢和氯的浓度的比例。