Anode-cathode power distribution systems and methods of using the same for electrochemical reduction

Koehl, Eugene R; Barnes, Laurel A; Wiedmeyer, Stanley G; Williamson, Mark A; Willit, James L

Title: Anode-cathode power distribution systems and methods of using the same for electrochemical reduction

Patent · Tue Jan 28 00:00:00 EST 2014

OSTI ID:1118257

Koehl, Eugene R; Barnes, Laurel A; Wiedmeyer, Stanley G; Williamson, Mark A; Willit, James L

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.

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Research Organization:: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

DOE Contract Number:: AC02-06CH11357

Assignee:: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC (Wilmington, NC)

Patent Number(s):: 8,636,892

Application Number:: 12/977,839

OSTI ID:: 1118257

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2010 Dec 23

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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