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Title: Multiple stage multiple filter hydrate store

Abstract

An improved hydrate store for a metal halogen battery system is disclosed which employs a multiple stage, multiple filter means for separating the halogen hydrate from the liquid used in forming the hydrate. The filter means is constructed in the form of three separate sections which combine to substantially cover the interior surface of the store container. Exit conduit means is provided in association with the filter means for transmitting liquid passing through the filter means to a hydrate former subsystem. The hydrate former subsystem combines the halogen gas generated during the charging of the battery system with the liquid to form the hydrate in association with the store. Relief valve means is interposed in the exit conduit means for controlling the operation of the separate sections of the filter means, such that the liquid flow through the exit conduit means from each of the separate sections is controlled in a predetermined sequence. The three separate sections of the filter means operate in three discrete stages to provide a substantially uniform liquid flow to the hydrate former subsystem during the charging of the battery system. The separation of the liquid from the hydrate causes an increase in the density ofmore » the hydrate by concentrating the hydrate along the filter means. 7 figs.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
OSTI Identifier:
7250610
Patent Number(s):
4386140
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-368892
Assignee:
Energy Development Associates, Inc., Madison Heights, MI (United States)
DOE Contract Number:  
AC02-76ET20131
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 16 Apr 1982
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
25 ENERGY STORAGE; BATTERY SEPARATORS; DESIGN; HYDRATES; STORAGE; METAL-GAS BATTERIES; BATTERY CHARGING; FILTERS; HALOGENS; METALS; VALVES; CONTROL EQUIPMENT; ELECTRIC BATTERIES; ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS; ELEMENTS; EQUIPMENT; FLOW REGULATORS; NONMETALS; 250903* - Energy Storage- Batteries- Materials, Components, & Auxiliaries

Citation Formats

Bjorkman, Jr, H K. Multiple stage multiple filter hydrate store. United States: N. p., 1983. Web.
Bjorkman, Jr, H K. Multiple stage multiple filter hydrate store. United States.
Bjorkman, Jr, H K. Tue . "Multiple stage multiple filter hydrate store". United States.
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abstractNote = {An improved hydrate store for a metal halogen battery system is disclosed which employs a multiple stage, multiple filter means for separating the halogen hydrate from the liquid used in forming the hydrate. The filter means is constructed in the form of three separate sections which combine to substantially cover the interior surface of the store container. Exit conduit means is provided in association with the filter means for transmitting liquid passing through the filter means to a hydrate former subsystem. The hydrate former subsystem combines the halogen gas generated during the charging of the battery system with the liquid to form the hydrate in association with the store. Relief valve means is interposed in the exit conduit means for controlling the operation of the separate sections of the filter means, such that the liquid flow through the exit conduit means from each of the separate sections is controlled in a predetermined sequence. The three separate sections of the filter means operate in three discrete stages to provide a substantially uniform liquid flow to the hydrate former subsystem during the charging of the battery system. The separation of the liquid from the hydrate causes an increase in the density of the hydrate by concentrating the hydrate along the filter means. 7 figs.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue May 31 00:00:00 EDT 1983},
month = {Tue May 31 00:00:00 EDT 1983}
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