Electrochemical processes utilizing a layered membrane
    1.
    发明授权
    Electrochemical processes utilizing a layered membrane 失效
    利用层状膜的电化学工艺

    公开(公告)号:US4326935A

    公开(公告)日:1982-04-27

    申请号:US110997

    申请日:1980-01-10

    Applicant: Karl Moeglich

    Inventor: Karl Moeglich

    Abstract: The invention relates to a membrane assembly and processes for the utilization of the membrane assembly, or membrane assemblies having like properties. The membrane assembly comprises intermixed layers of capillary material and high dielectric constant impermeable material, forming capillary channels parallel to the direction of ion transport through the membrane. The membrane is anion permeable, does not have membrane potential and will not foul even over extended operation, allows cross-flow of anions and cations, and is highly efficient. It is possible to remove complex metals from any contaminated acid by electrodialysis, such as removing vanadium and uranium in recoverable form from contaminated phosphoric acid, while producing food grade phosphoric acid in the process. Additionally, simple metals may be removed from mine waste liquids (from leaching), chlorine can be produced from a chloride containing salt, and chromium can be removed from chromium contaminated water by electrolysis. Milling sludge can be treated to form water, caustic, and acid, and mineralized water can be treated to form de-mineralized water, by subjecting the feed liquids to electrodialysis.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及膜组件和利用膜组件的方法,或具有相似性质的膜组件。 膜组件包括毛细管材料和高介电常数不渗透材料的混合层,形成平行于通过膜的离子传输方向的毛细管通道。 膜是阴离子可渗透的,不具有膜电位,即使在延长的操作中也不会弄脏,允许阴离子和阳离子的交叉流动,并且是高效的。 可以通过电渗析从任何污染的酸中除去复杂的金属,例如从污染的磷酸中除去可回收的钒和铀,同时在该过程中生产食品级磷酸。 另外,简单的金属可以从矿石废液中除去(浸出),可以由含氯化物的盐生成氯,并且可以通过电解从铬污染的水中除去铬。 研磨泥浆可以处理形成水,苛性碱和酸,并且可以通过对进料液进行电渗析来处理矿化水以形成去矿化水。

    Mass-transfer membrane and processes using same
    2.
    发明授权
    Mass-transfer membrane and processes using same 失效
    质量转移膜及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US4124458A

    公开(公告)日:1978-11-07

    申请号:US814715

    申请日:1977-07-11

    Applicant: Karl Moeglich

    Inventor: Karl Moeglich

    CPC classification number: C25C7/04 B01D61/46 B01D69/12 C25B13/04

    Abstract: A porous layer is provided on one or both surfaces of a mass-transfer membrane to enhance or modify the passage of ions. The membrane may be a film of any of a variety of polymeric materials, and the porous layer may be a surface layer on the membrane or a separate porous structure placed in contact therewith. The porous layer or layers render certain normally ion-impermeable polymeric films capable of passing ions in an electrodialysis-type system.

    Abstract translation: {PG,1A多孔层设置在质量转移膜的一个或两个表面上,以增强或改变离子的通过。 膜可以是各种聚合材料中的任一种的膜,并且多孔层可以是膜上的表面层或与其接触放置的单独的多孔结构。 多孔层或多层使某些通常离子不可渗透的聚合物膜能够在电渗析型体系中通过离子。

    Water deionization and contaminants removal or degradation
    3.
    发明授权
    Water deionization and contaminants removal or degradation 失效
    水去离子和污染物去除或降解

    公开(公告)号:US4983267A

    公开(公告)日:1991-01-08

    申请号:US259200

    申请日:1988-10-18

    Abstract: A method and device provide for the deionization and contaminants removal or degradation of aqueous liquids, particularly drinking water. The water is caused to flow in a first direction and while flowing it is treated so as to simultaneously effect deionization via electromigration and degradation or removal of the contaminants therein on particle surfaces. The water flows upwardly through a bed formed by a mixture of conductive and non-conductive particles, such as sand and graphite particles, with the particles of the bed being separated from an anode (mounted on one side of the bed) by an anionic membrane, and a cathode (mounted on the other side of the bed) by a non-ionic porous membrane. According to the invention the following ions and contaminants can be destroyed, or removed from, the water: calcium, magnesium, and other water hardening ions; sodium, iron, bacteria; chlorine, phenol, odor and color contaminants; and pesticides.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置提供去离子水和污染物去除或降解含水液体,特别是饮用水。 使水在第一方向上流动,并且在流动时,其被处理以通过电迁移和降解或去除颗粒表面上的污染物同时实现去离子。 水通过由导电和非导电颗粒(例如砂和石墨颗粒)的混合物形成的床向上流动,床的颗粒通过阴离子膜与阳极(安装在床的一侧)分离 ,和通过非离子多孔膜的阴极(安装在床的另一侧)。 根据本发明,以下离子和污染物可以被破坏或从水中去除:钙,镁和其它水硬化离子; 钠,铁,细菌; 氯,苯酚,气味和颜色污染物; 和农药。

    Process and apparatus for reducing the level of contaminants in aqueous
electrolytes containing the same
    4.
    发明授权
    Process and apparatus for reducing the level of contaminants in aqueous electrolytes containing the same 失效
    用于降低含有它们的含水电解质中的污染物含量的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US4161435A

    公开(公告)日:1979-07-17

    申请号:US841925

    申请日:1977-10-13

    Applicant: Karl Moeglich

    Inventor: Karl Moeglich

    CPC classification number: C02F1/46114 C02F1/4672 C02F1/4676

    Abstract: An electrochemical process for reducing the level of contaminants in an aqueous electrolyte containing the contaminants comprising: suspending particles in the electrolyte in a reaction zone defined by a pair of electrodes to obtain a suspension containing from 1 to 40% by volume of the particles, establishing high turbulence sufficient to maintain the particles in a state of violent agitation, and passing an electric current between the electrodes to generate an electric field in the turbulent electrolyte in the reaction zone. Advantageously the turbulence of the electrolyte corresponds to a Reynolds number above about 3,000 and preferably is in the range of about 10,000 to 50,000. Apparatus for carrying out the process is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于降低含有污染物的含水电解质中的污染物含量的电化学方法,包括:将电解质中的颗粒悬浮在由一对电极限定的反应区域中,以获得含有1至40体积%的颗粒的悬浮液,建立 足以使颗粒保持在剧烈搅动状态的高湍流,并且在电极之间通过电流以在反应区域中的湍流电解质中产生电场。 有利地,电解质的湍流对应于约3000以上的雷诺数,优选在约10,000至50,000的范围内。 还公开了用于执行该过程的装置。

    Process and apparatus for removal of contaminants from water
    5.
    发明授权
    Process and apparatus for removal of contaminants from water 失效
    从水中除去污染物的工艺和设备

    公开(公告)号:US4131526A

    公开(公告)日:1978-12-26

    申请号:US835377

    申请日:1977-09-21

    Applicant: Karl Moeglich

    Inventor: Karl Moeglich

    Abstract: Oxidizable contaminants in waters, such as feed waters and waste waters wherein they are present in relatively large or small proportions, are removed therefrom by alternating current electrolysis in an electrolytic cell containing catalyst-containing particles, the catalyst of which is an oxidation catalyst such as MnO.sub.2, Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3, Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3, or PbO.sub.2. The process and apparatus of the invention are especially useful for the removal of difficultly oxidizable impurities, such as phenol, from dilute aqueous solutions or dispersions. Included within the invention is the improved removal of such impurities by sequential treatments in accordance with the described processes. Also disclosed are the production of hydrogen peroxide by alternating current electrolysis of water; the oxidation of phenolic compounds; the reactivation of at least partially inactivated carbon adsorbents by subjection to alternating current; and the concentration of chemical impurities from activated carbon by adsorption on particles thereof, followed by desorption by application by alternating current.

    Abstract translation: 在含有含有催化剂的颗粒的电解槽中,通过交替电解电除去水中比较大或小比例的供给水和废水中的可氧化污染物,其催化剂是氧化催化剂,例如 MnO2,Cr2O3,Bi2O3或PbO2。 本发明的方法和装置特别可用于从稀的水溶液或分散体中除去难以氧化的杂质如苯酚。 包括在本发明内的是根据所述方法通过顺序处理来改进这些杂质的去除。 还公开了通过交流电解水生产过氧化氢; 酚类化合物的氧化; 至少部分灭活的碳吸附剂通过置于交流电中而再活化; 以及通过吸附在其颗粒上的活性炭的化学杂质的浓度,然后通过交流施加解吸。

    Membrane block construction and electrochemical cell
    6.
    发明授权
    Membrane block construction and electrochemical cell 失效
    膜块结构和电化学电池

    公开(公告)号:US4361475A

    公开(公告)日:1982-11-30

    申请号:US238663

    申请日:1981-02-26

    Applicant: Karl Moeglich

    Inventor: Karl Moeglich

    CPC classification number: C25C7/04 C25B13/02 B01D2313/20

    Abstract: A membrane assembly for electrochemical processes, and a method of constructing an electrochemical cell utilizing the membrane assembly, are provided. A self-supporting thick block consisting essentially of membrane material has an electrode chamber formed therein extending the length of the height thereof. The membrane assembly block comprises a plurality of layers of material contacting each other and forming the membrane with the chamber extending through the layers, perpendicular to them. An electrode and electrolyte are disposed in the electrode chamber.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于电化学过程的膜组件,以及利用膜组件构建电化学电池的方法。 基本上由膜材料组成的自支撑厚块具有形成在其中的电极室,其延伸其高度的长度。 膜组件块包括多个彼此接触的材料层,并且形成膜,其中室延伸穿过层,垂直于膜。 电极和电解质设置在电极室中。

    Layered membrane and processes utilizing same
    7.
    发明授权
    Layered membrane and processes utilizing same 失效
    分层膜和利用它们的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4242193A

    公开(公告)日:1980-12-30

    申请号:US957876

    申请日:1978-11-06

    Applicant: Karl Moeglich

    Inventor: Karl Moeglich

    Abstract: The invention relates to a membrane assembly and processes for the utilization of the membrane assembly, or membrane assemblies having like properties. The membrane assembly comprises intermixed layers of capillary material and high dielectric constant impermeable material, forming capillary channels parallel to the direction of ion transport through the membrane. The membrane is anion permeable, does not have membrane potential and will not foul even over extended operation, allows cross-flow of anions and cations, and is highly efficient. It is possible to remove complex metals from any contaminated acid by electrodialysis, such as removing vanadium and uranium in recoverable form from contaminated phosphoric acid, while producing food grade phosphoric acid in the process. Additionally, simple metals may be removed from mine waste liquids (from leaching), chlorine can be produced from a chloride containing salt, and chromium can be removed from chromium contaminated water by electrolysis. Milling sludge can be treated to form water, caustic, and acid, and mineralized water can be treated to form de-mineralized water, by subjecting the feed liquids to electrodialysis.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及膜组件和利用膜组件的方法,或具有相似性质的膜组件。 膜组件包括毛细管材料和高介电常数不渗透材料的混合层,形成平行于通过膜的离子传输方向的毛细管通道。 膜是阴离子可渗透的,不具有膜电位,即使在延长的操作中也不会弄脏,允许阴离子和阳离子的交叉流动,并且是高效的。 可以通过电渗析从任何污染的酸中除去复杂的金属,例如从污染的磷酸中除去可回收的钒和铀,同时在该过程中生产食品级磷酸。 另外,简单的金属可以从矿石废液中除去(浸出),可以由含氯化物的盐生成氯,并且可以通过电解从铬污染的水中除去铬。 研磨泥浆可以处理形成水,苛性碱和酸,并且可以通过对进料液进行电渗析来处理矿化水以形成去矿化水。

    Method and apparatus for lessening ionic diffusion
    8.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for lessening ionic diffusion 失效
    减少离子扩散的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US4172774A

    公开(公告)日:1979-10-30

    申请号:US853876

    申请日:1977-11-22

    Applicant: Karl Moeglich

    Inventor: Karl Moeglich

    CPC classification number: B01D61/46 B01D61/44 B01D69/12 C25B1/46 C25B13/00

    Abstract: A membrane assembly, useful as a membrane in electrodialytic and electrolytic cells, is made by holding together a plurality of thin layers of membrane material under pressure and with boundary layers of liquid covering their major surfaces. Such membrane assemblies allow the passage therethrough of ions when an electric potential difference is impressed across the membrane assembly but effectively bar the passage of water and gases. They also bar or limit ionic and salt mass transfer in the absence of such a potential difference (during non-use of the cell). They make excellent long lasting cell components, capable of being manufactured simply and economically from any of a variety of membrane materials to produce membranes of desired properties.

    Abstract translation: 在电渗析和电解池中用作膜的膜组件通过在压力下将多个薄膜薄膜与覆盖其主要表面的液体的边界层保持在一起而制成。 当电位差跨越膜组件施加时,这种膜组件允许离子通过,但是有效地阻止水和气体的通过。 它们还在不存在这样的电位差的情况下(在不使用电池时)阻止或限制离子和盐传质。 它们制备出优异的长效电池组分,能够从各种膜材料中简单且经济地制造,以产生所需性质的膜。

    Slime and sludge dewatering
    9.
    发明授权
    Slime and sludge dewatering 失效
    泥浆和污泥脱水

    公开(公告)号:US4244804A

    公开(公告)日:1981-01-13

    申请号:US3538

    申请日:1979-01-15

    Applicant: Karl Moeglich

    Inventor: Karl Moeglich

    Abstract: Apparatus and method for the dewatering of slimes and sludges. An anode and cathode are provided with the sludge disposed between the electrodes, and with a material for providing a continuation of the boundary layer of the sludge disposed in intimate contact with at least the cathode between the cathode and the sludge, the material allowing the passage of water therethrough, and the cathode being constructed to allow passage of water therethrough. The sludge to be treated is maintained between the electrodes during treatment, and structure is provided to ensure continuous contact between the electrodes and the sludge or the like during treatment even as the volume of the sludge decreases due to water removal. The treatment may be continuous or batch, and by practicing the invention it is possible to render sludge incapable of being dewatered by ambient evaporation so that it is capable of being dewatered by ambient evaporation, while applying only about 200 kwh or less of energy; and it is possible to produce a product sufficiently free of heavy metals to be safely used as a fertilizer from sewage sludge containing significant amounts of heavy metals since the heavy metals pass out of the sludge with the water removed therefrom.

    Abstract translation: 用于泥土和污泥脱水的装置和方法。 阳极和阴极设置有设置在电极之间的污泥,并且具有用于提供与至少阴极和污泥之间的阴极紧密接触的污泥的边界层的延续的材料,该材料允许通过 的水,并且阴极构造成允许水通过其中。 在处理期间,待处理的污泥保持在电极之间,并且提供结构以确保在处理期间电极和污泥等之间的连续接触,即使由于除水而污泥的体积减少。 处理可以是连续的或批次的,并且通过实践本发明,可以使污泥不能通过环境蒸发脱水,使得其能够通过环境蒸发而脱水,同时仅施加约200kwh或更少的能量; 并且可以生产一种充分不含重金属的产品,以便安全地用作含有大量重金属的污水污泥的肥料,因为重金属从其中除去的水流出污泥。

    Water purification method and apparatus
    10.
    发明授权
    Water purification method and apparatus 失效
    水净化方法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US4176038A

    公开(公告)日:1979-11-27

    申请号:US888939

    申请日:1978-03-22

    Applicant: Karl Moeglich

    Inventor: Karl Moeglich

    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for continuously agglomerating solids of colloidal size or larger suspended in a liquid is disclosed. The process comprises passing the liquid between spaced electrode plates in the presence of a fluidized bed of conductive particles, and subjecting said liquid suspension to an electric field from alternating current applied across said electrodes through the conductive particles of said bed. The turbulence of the particles in said bed has been found to improve conductivity and current efficiency, minimize electrode erosion, and by a mechanical, scrubbing action of the bed particles, minimize fouling or scaling of the electrodes so that the suspending forces of said solids are rapidly and efficiently broken. The agglomerated solids may then be separated from the liquid by conventional means such as skimming, settling, flotation and the like.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的方法和装置,用于连续地附聚悬浮在液体中的胶体尺寸或更大的固体。 该方法包括在存在导电颗粒的流化床的情况下将液体通过间隔开的电极板,并且使所述液体悬浮液经由穿过所述电极穿过所述床的导电颗粒施加的交流电流进行电场。 已经发现,所述床中的颗粒的湍流改善了导电性和电流效率,使电极腐蚀最小化,并且通过床颗粒的机械洗涤作用,使电极的结垢或结垢最小化,使得所述固体的悬浮力为 快速有效地破碎。 然后可以通过常规方法例如撇取,沉降,浮选等将附聚的固体与液体分离。

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