公开(公告)号：US11168009B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-09

申请号：US16548302

申请日：2019-08-22

Applicant: VOLTEA B.V.

Inventor： Albert Van Der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Bart Van Limpt ,  Thomas Richard Bednar ,  George Shoemaker Ellis ,  David Jeffrey Averbeck

IPC: C02F1/46 ,  C02F1/469 ,  C02F103/08

Abstract: An apparatus to remove ions including a plurality of capacitive electrode stacks. Each capacitive electrode stack may have: a plurality of first electrodes including a plurality of first current collectors; a plurality of second electrodes including a plurality of second current collectors; and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the electrodes. The second current collectors of a first of the plurality of capacitive electrode stacks may be connected to the first current collectors of a second of the plurality of capacitive electrode stacks.

公开(公告)号：US20170129791A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15320744

申请日：2015-07-01

Applicant: VOLTEA B.V.

Inventor： Albert VAN DER WAL ,  Raúl CUBEDO CASTELLÓ ,  Freddie KERPELS ,  Hank Robert REINHOUDT

IPC: C02F1/461 ,  C02F1/469 ,  C02F5/00

CPC classification number: C02F1/46109 ,  C02F1/4691 ,  C02F5/00 ,  C02F2001/46138 ,  C02F2101/103 ,  C02F2101/14 ,  C02F2101/163 ,  C02F2103/003 ,  C02F2103/023 ,  C02F2103/04 ,  C02F2103/06 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C02F2103/28 ,  C02F2103/42 ,  C02F2201/4618 ,  H01G11/24 ,  H01G11/28 ,  H01G11/38

Abstract: A method to prepare a coated current collector electrode of a flow through capacitor. The method includes preparing a coating paste includes: 10-50 weight % of carbon having a specific surface area of at least 500 m2/g; 0.3-5 weight % of a binder; 10-50 weight % based on the total paste of a first solvent having a first boiling point; and 10-50 weight % based on the total paste of a second solvent having a second boiling point. The method further includes applying the coating paste on a current collector; and allowing the second solvent in the coating paste applied on the current collector to evaporate at a temperature lower than the first boiling point.

公开(公告)号：US09096451B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13651162

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: VOLTEA B.V.

Inventor： Albert van der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Bart Van Limpt ,  Thomas Richard Bednar ,  George Shoemaker Ellis ,  David Jeffrey Averbeck

IPC: C02F1/469 ,  C02F1/48 ,  H05K13/00 ,  C02F103/08

CPC classification number: C02F1/48 ,  C02F1/4691 ,  C02F2103/08 ,  C02F2201/46105 ,  C02F2201/4611 ,  C02F2201/4616 ,  H01R13/5202 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus including a capacitive electrode stack. The capacitive electrode stack has a first electrode that includes a first current collector, a second electrode, and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the first and second electrodes. The apparatus has a connector to connect the current collector inside the housing with an electrical source outside the housing, and the connector includes a closing off portion to close an opening in the housing and to form a boundary for the water in the housing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于去除离子的装置，该装置包括电容电极堆叠。 电容电极堆叠具有包括第一集电器，第二电极和第一和第二电极之间的间隔物的第一电极，以允许水在第一和第二电极之间流动。 该装置具有用于将壳体内的集电器与壳体外部的电源连接的连接器，并且连接器包括关闭部分以封闭壳体中的开口并且形成用于壳体中的水的边界。

公开(公告)号：US20130153423A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13811622

申请日：2011-07-22

Applicant: Albert Van Der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Pieter Maarten Biesheuvel

Inventor： Albert Van Der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Pieter Maarten Biesheuvel

IPC: C02F1/469

CPC classification number: C02F1/4691 ,  C02F5/00 ,  C02F2001/46119 ,  C02F2001/46128 ,  C02F2001/46138 ,  C02F2001/46152 ,  C02F2001/46157 ,  C02F2103/023 ,  C02F2201/4613 ,  C02F2201/46135 ,  C02F2201/4617 ,  C02F2303/16

Abstract: An apparatus and a method to remove ions from water are provided. The apparatus has at least three electrodes: at least two master electrodes, each master electrode including a current collector connected or connectable to a power supply configured to create an electrical potential difference between at least two master electrodes and at least one floating electrode located between at least two master electrodes. The apparatus is constructed to provide a potential difference between at least two master electrodes and to allow water containing ions to flow from an inlet to an outlet between at least two adjacent electrodes. The ions in the water are attracted to the master and floating electrodes by the potential difference and the at least one floating electrode has an ion barrier layer.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种从水中除去离子的装置和方法。 该装置具有至少三个电极：至少两个主电极，每个主电极包括连接或可连接到电源的集电器，该电源被配置为在至少两个主电极之间产生电位差，并且至少一个浮置电极位于 至少两个主电极。 该装置被构造成在至少两个主电极之间提供电势差，并允许含有离子的水从入口流到至少两个相邻电极之间的出口。 水中的离子被电位差吸引到主电极和浮动电极，并且至少一个浮动电极具有离子阻挡层。

公开(公告)号：US20120138470A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US13306585

申请日：2011-11-29

Applicant: Albert VAN DER WAL ,  Hank Robert REINHOUDT ,  Diederik Geert Femme VERBEEK ,  Lucas Johannes Cornelis KOUTERS

Inventor： Albert VAN DER WAL ,  Hank Robert REINHOUDT ,  Diederik Geert Femme VERBEEK ,  Lucas Johannes Cornelis KOUTERS

IPC: C02F1/48 ,  H01Q17/00

CPC classification number: C02F1/4691 ,  C02F1/46109 ,  C02F1/46176 ,  Y10T29/49018

Abstract: A method of producing an apparatus for removal of ions from water. A stack of the apparatus may be manufactured by: providing a first electrode with a first current collector; providing a spacer on top of the first electrode; and providing a second electrode on top of the spacer. The first electrode may be connected with a first connector to a first power terminal and a pressure may be exerted on the stack so as to move the first and/or second electrodes. The first connector may allow movement of the first electrode with respect to the first power terminal.

Abstract translation: 一种生产用于从水中除去离子的装置的方法。 该装置的堆叠可以通过以下方式制造：向第一电极提供第一集电器; 在所述第一电极的顶部设置间隔物; 以及在所述间隔件的顶部上提供第二电极。 第一电极可以与第一连接器连接到第一电源端子，并且可以在堆叠上施加压力以移动第一和/或第二电极。 第一连接器可以允许第一电极相对于第一电源端子移动。

公开(公告)号：US10399872B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-03

申请号：US14351857

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: VOLTEA B.V.

Inventor： Albert Van Der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Bart Van Limpt ,  Thomas Richard Bednar ,  George Shoemaker Ellis ,  David Jeffrey Averbeck

IPC: C02F1/469 ,  C02F103/08

Abstract: An apparatus to remove ions including a plurality of capacitive electrode stacks. Each capacitive electrode stack may have: a plurality of first electrodes including a plurality of first current collectors; a plurality of second electrodes including a plurality of second current collectors; and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the electrodes. The second current collectors of a first of the plurality of capacitive electrode stacks may be connected to the first current collectors of a second of the plurality of capacitive electrode stacks.

公开(公告)号：US09365440B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13306585

申请日：2011-11-29

Applicant: Albert van der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Diederik Geert Femme Verbeek ,  Lucas Johannes Cornelis Kouters

Inventor： Albert van der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Diederik Geert Femme Verbeek ,  Lucas Johannes Cornelis Kouters

IPC: C02F1/46 ,  C02F1/469 ,  C02F1/461

CPC classification number: C02F1/4691 ,  C02F1/46109 ,  C02F1/46176 ,  Y10T29/49018

Abstract: A method of producing an apparatus for removal of ions from water. A stack of the apparatus may be manufactured by: providing a first electrode with a first current collector; providing a spacer on top of the first electrode; and providing a second electrode on top of the spacer. The first electrode may be connected with a first connector to a first power terminal and a pressure may be exerted on the stack so as to move the first and/or second electrodes. The first connector may allow movement of the first electrode with respect to the first power terminal.

Abstract translation: 一种生产用于从水中除去离子的装置的方法。 该装置的堆叠可以通过以下方式制造：向第一电极提供第一集电器; 在所述第一电极的顶部设置间隔物; 以及在所述间隔件的顶部上提供第二电极。 第一电极可以与第一连接器连接到第一电源端子，并且可以在堆叠上施加压力以移动第一和/或第二电极。 第一连接器可以允许第一电极相对于第一电源端子移动。

公开(公告)号：US09067216B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13501703

申请日：2010-10-22

Applicant: Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Albert Van Der Wal ,  Timothy John Palmer ,  Matthew Charles Bradley Lumb

Inventor： Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Albert Van Der Wal ,  Timothy John Palmer ,  Matthew Charles Bradley Lumb

IPC: B03C5/02 ,  G01F1/10 ,  B01D35/06 ,  B01D57/02 ,  C02F1/469 ,  H02M3/158 ,  C02F1/48 ,  H02J15/00 ,  C02F1/461 ,  H02J7/34 ,  H02M1/32

CPC classification number: B03C5/02 ,  B01D35/06 ,  B01D57/02 ,  C02F1/4691 ,  C02F1/48 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2201/4613 ,  C02F2201/46135 ,  G01F1/10 ,  H02J7/345 ,  H02J15/00 ,  H02M3/1582 ,  H02M2001/322

Abstract: An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus including an inlet to let water in the apparatus; an outlet to let water out of the apparatus; a capacitor; and a spacer to separate a first and a second electrode of the capacitor and to allow water to flow in between the electrodes. The apparatus further including a power converter configured to convert a supply voltage of a power source to a charging voltage to charge the capacitor. The power converter is constructed and arranged to recover energy from the capacitor by converting the voltage on the capacitor to supply voltage of the power source.

Abstract translation: 一种用于去除离子的装置，该装置包括使设备中的水进入的入口; 将水从设备中排出的出口; 电容器 以及用于分离电容器的第一和第二电极并允许水在电极之间流动的间隔件。 该装置还包括功率转换器，其被配置为将电源的电源电压转换为充电电压以对电容器充电。 功率转换器被构造和布置成通过将电容器上的电压转换成电源的电压来从电容器恢复能量。

公开(公告)号：US20130186761A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13822793

申请日：2011-09-16

Applicant: Albert Van Der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Henricus Marie Janssen ,  Michel Henri Chretien Joseph Van Houtem

Inventor： Albert Van Der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Henricus Marie Janssen ,  Michel Henri Chretien Joseph Van Houtem

IPC: C02F1/469

CPC classification number: C02F1/4691 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2001/46138 ,  C02F2201/46115 ,  C02F2303/08 ,  C02F2305/08 ,  C08G83/005 ,  C08J3/246 ,  C08J5/2243 ,  C08J2300/202 ,  C08L101/005

Abstract: An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus including a housing, an inlet to let water into the housing, an outlet to let water out of the housing, a first electrode, a second electrode, a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow between the first and second electrodes, and an ion exchange membrane between the first and/or second electrode and the spacer, wherein the membrane has a crosslinked hyperbranched polymer with ion exchange groups.

Abstract translation: 一种用于去除离子的装置，所述装置包括壳体，使水进入壳体的入口，使水从壳体排出的出口，第一电极，第二电极，第一和第二电极之间的间隔物，以允许水 在第一和第二电极之间流动，以及在第一和/或第二电极和间隔物之间​​的离子交换膜，其中膜具有交联的具有离子交换基团的超支化聚合物。

公开(公告)号：US20130105406A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13698256

申请日：2011-05-19

Applicant: Albert Van Der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Erik Driessen

Inventor： Albert Van Der Wal ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Erik Driessen

IPC: C02F9/00

CPC classification number: C02F9/00 ,  C02F1/16 ,  C02F1/4691 ,  C02F1/50 ,  C02F1/66 ,  C02F1/722 ,  C02F1/76 ,  C02F2103/023 ,  C02F2209/05 ,  C02F2209/055 ,  C02F2209/07 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  C02F2301/043 ,  C02F2303/08

Abstract: An evaporative recirculation cooling water system, the system having a recirculation loop to recirculate water through the system, a space to cool the water in the recirculation loop by evaporation, and an ion removal apparatus to remove ions. The ion removal apparatus has a flow through capacitor to remove hardness ions while leaving silica ions in the water. The flow through capacitor has an inlet connected to a water inlet and an outlet having a regulator to direct the flow of water to the recirculation loop or to a waste water output.

Abstract translation: 一种蒸发循环冷却水系统，该系统具有一个再循环回路以使水循环通过该系统，一个通过蒸发冷却再循环回路中的水的空间，以及一个去除离子的离子去除装置。 离子去除装置具有流过电容器以去除硬度离子，同时将二氧化硅离子留在水中。 流过电容器的入口连接到入水口和具有调节器的出口，该调节器将水流引导到再循环回路或废水输出。