Process for the production of hydrogen from water
    2.
    发明授权
    Process for the production of hydrogen from water 有权
    从水中生产氢气的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07722757B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-25

    申请号:US11536979

    申请日:2006-09-29

    IPC分类号: C25B1/02 C25B9/00

    CPC分类号: C25B1/02

    摘要: A method and device for the production of hydrogen from water and electricity using an active metal alloy. The active metal alloy reacts with water producing hydrogen and a metal hydroxide. The metal hydroxide is consumed, restoring the active metal alloy, by applying a voltage between the active metal alloy and the metal hydroxide. As the process is sustainable, only water and electricity is required to sustain the reaction generating hydrogen.

    摘要翻译: 一种使用活性金属合金从水和电产生氢气的方法和装置。 活性金属合金与产生氢气和金属氢氧化物的水反应。 消耗金属氢氧化物,通过在活性金属合金和金属氢氧化物之间施加电压来还原活性金属合金。 由于该过程是可持续的,只需要水和电来维持产生氢的反应。

    Modular cathode assemblies and methods of using the same for electrochemical reduction
    4.
    发明授权
    Modular cathode assemblies and methods of using the same for electrochemical reduction 有权
    模块化阴极组件及其使用方法用于电化学还原

    公开(公告)号:US08900439B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-02

    申请号:US12978005

    申请日:2010-12-23

    摘要: Modular cathode assemblies are useable in electrolytic reduction systems and include a basket through which fluid electrolyte may pass and exchange charge with a material to be reduced in the basket. The basket can be divided into upper and lower sections to provide entry for the material. Example embodiment cathode assemblies may have any shape to permit modular placement at any position in reduction systems. Modular cathode assemblies include a cathode plate in the basket, to which unique and opposite electrical power may be supplied. Example embodiment modular cathode assemblies may have standardized electrical connectors. Modular cathode assemblies may be supported by a top plate of an electrolytic reduction system. Electrolytic oxide reduction systems are operated by positioning modular cathode and anode assemblies at desired positions, placing a material in the basket, and charging the modular assemblies to reduce the metal oxide.

    摘要翻译: 模块化阴极组件可用于电解还原系统中,并且包括可通过流体电解质通过的筐,并与要在篮中减少的材料交换电荷。 篮子可以分为上部和下部,以提供材料的入口。 示例性实施例阴极组件可以具有允许在还原系统中的任何位置的模块化放置的任何形状。 模块化阴极组件包括筐中的阴极板,可以向其提供独特和相对的电力。 示例性实施例模块化阴极组件可以具有标准化的电连接器。 模块化阴极组件可以由电解还原系统的顶板支撑。 将电解氧化物还原系统通过将模块化阴极和阳极组件放置在所需位置,将材料放置在篮中,并对模块化组件进行充电以减少金属氧化物来操作。

    Bus Bar Electrical Feedthrough For Electrorefiner System
    6.
    发明申请
    Bus Bar Electrical Feedthrough For Electrorefiner System 失效
    母线电极馈电系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130161091A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-27

    申请号:US13335139

    申请日:2011-12-22

    IPC分类号: H02G3/18

    CPC分类号: C25C7/025 C25C3/34 C25C7/005

    摘要: A bus bar electrical feedthrough for an electrorefiner system may include a retaining plate, electrical isolator, and/or contact block. The retaining plate may include a central opening. The electrical isolator may include a top portion, a base portion, and a slot extending through the top and base portions. The top portion of the electrical isolator may be configured to extend through the central opening of the retaining plate. The contact block may include an upper section, a lower section, and a ridge separating the upper and lower sections. The upper section of the contact block may be configured to extend through the slot of the electrical isolator and the central opening of the retaining plate. Accordingly, relatively high electrical currents may be transferred into a glovebox or hot-cell facility at a relatively low cost and higher amperage capacity without sacrificing atmosphere integrity.

    摘要翻译: 用于电学纯化系统的汇流条电馈通可以包括保持板,电隔离器和/或接触块。 保持板可以包括中心开口。 电隔离器可以包括顶部,基部和延伸穿过顶部和底部的槽。 电隔离器的顶部可被构造成延伸通过保持板的中心开口。 接触块可以包括上部,下部和分离上部和下部的脊。 接触块的上部可以构造成延伸穿过电隔离器的槽和保持板的中心开口。 因此,相对较高的电流可以以相对较低的成本和较高的电流强度转移到手套箱或热电池设备中,而不会牺牲气氛的完整性。

    MODULAR ANODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION
    7.
    发明申请
    MODULAR ANODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION 有权
    模块化阳极组件及其使用电化学还原的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120160704A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-28

    申请号:US12977916

    申请日:2010-12-23

    IPC分类号: C23F13/00 C25B9/00 C25B11/00

    摘要: Modular anode assemblies are used in electrolytic oxide reduction systems for scalable reduced metal production via electrolysis. Assemblies include a channel frame connected to several anode rods extending into an electrolyte. An electrical system powers the rods while being insulated from the channel frame. A cooling system removes heat from anode rods and the electrical system. An anode guard attaches to the channel frame to prevent accidental electrocution or damage during handling or repositioning. Each anode rod may be divided into upper and lower sections to permit easy repair and swapping out of lower sections. The modular assemblies may have standardized components to permit placement at multiple points within a reducing system. Example methods may operate an electrolytic oxide reduction system by positioning the modular anode assemblies in the reduction system and applying electrical power to the plurality of anode assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 模块化阳极组件用于电解氧化物还原系统,用于通过电解可缩减金属生产。 组件包括连接到延伸到电解质中的多个阳极杆的通道框架。 电气系统在与通道框架绝缘的同时为杆供电。 冷却系统从阳极棒和电气系统中除去热量。 阳极防护罩连接到通道框架,以防止在处理或重新定位期间意外触电或损坏。 每个阳极杆可以分成上部和下部,以便容易地从下部切换和换出。 模块化组件可以具有标准化组件以允许放置在还原系统内的多个点处。 示例性方法可以通过将模块化阳极组件定位在还原系统中并将电力施加到多个阳极组件来操作电解氧化物还原系统。

    Anode shroud for off-gas capture and removal from electrolytic oxide reduction system
    9.
    发明授权
    Anode shroud for off-gas capture and removal from electrolytic oxide reduction system 失效
    用于废气捕获和从电解氧化还原系统中去除的阳极护罩

    公开(公告)号:US08771482B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-08

    申请号:US12977791

    申请日:2010-12-23

    IPC分类号: C25C7/02 C25C3/34

    CPC分类号: C25C7/005 C25C3/34

    摘要: An electrolytic oxide reduction system according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of anode assemblies and an anode shroud for each of the anode assemblies. The anode shroud may be used to dilute, cool, and/or remove off-gas from the electrolytic oxide reduction system. The anode shroud may include a body portion having a tapered upper section that includes an apex. The body portion may have an inner wall that defines an off-gas collection cavity. A chimney structure may extend from the apex of the upper section and be connected to the off-gas collection cavity of the body portion. The chimney structure may include an inner tube within an outer tube. Accordingly, a sweep gas/cooling gas may be supplied down the annular space between the inner and outer tubes, while the off-gas may be removed through an exit path defined by the inner tube.

    摘要翻译: 根据本发明的非限制性实施例的电解氧化物还原系统可以包括用于每个阳极组件的多个阳极组件和阳极护罩。 阳极护罩可以用于从电解氧化物还原系统稀释,冷却和/或除去废气。 阳极护罩可以包括具有包括顶点的锥形上部的主体部分。 主体部分可以具有限定废气收集腔的内壁。 烟囱结构可以从上部的顶点延伸并且连接到主体部分的废气收集腔。 烟囱结构可以包括在外管内的内管。 因此,吹扫气体/冷却气体可以在内管和外管之间的环形空间内供应,而废气可以通过由内管限定的出口路径移除。

    Anode-cathode power distribution systems and methods of using the same for electrochemical reduction
    10.
    发明授权
    Anode-cathode power distribution systems and methods of using the same for electrochemical reduction 失效
    阳极 - 阴极配电系统及其使用方法用于电化学还原

    公开(公告)号:US08636892B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-28

    申请号:US12977839

    申请日:2010-12-23

    IPC分类号: C25C3/00 C25C5/04

    CPC分类号: C25C3/34 C25C7/00 H01R13/112

    摘要: Power distribution systems are useable in electrolytic reduction systems and include several cathode and anode assembly electrical contacts that permit flexible modular assembly numbers and placement in standardized connection configurations. Electrical contacts may be arranged at any position where assembly contact is desired. Electrical power may be provided via power cables attached to seating assemblies of the electrical contacts. Cathode and anode assembly electrical contacts may provide electrical power at any desired levels. Pairs of anode and cathode assembly electrical contacts may provide equal and opposite electrical power; different cathode assembly electrical contacts may provide different levels of electrical power to a same or different modular cathode assembly. Electrical systems may be used with an electrolyte container into which the modular cathode and anode assemblies extend and are supported above, with the modular cathode and anode assemblies mechanically and electrically connecting to the respective contacts in power distribution systems.

    摘要翻译: 电力分配系统可用于电解还原系统,并且包括几个阴极和阳极组件电触点,其允许灵活的模块化组件编号并且以标准化的连接配置放置。 电触点可以布置在任何需要组装接触的位置。 可以通过连接到电触头的座组件的电力电缆来提供电力。 阴极和阳极组件电触头可以以任何所需的水平提供电力。 一对阳极和阴极组装电触点可以提供相等和相反的电力; 不同的阴极组件电触点可以向相同或不同的模块化阴极组件提供不同程度的电功率。 电气系统可以与电解质容器一起使用,模块化阴极和阳极组件在其中延伸并被支撑在其中,模块化阴极和阳极组件机械地和电连接到配电系统中的相应触点。