Universal cell frame for high-pressure water electrolyzer and electrolyzer including the same
Abstract
Universal cell frame generic for use as an anode frame and as a cathode frame in a water electrolyzer. According to one embodiment, the universal cell frame includes a unitary annular member having a central opening. Four trios of transverse openings are provided in the annular member, each trio being spaced apart by about 90 degrees. A plurality of internal radial passageways fluidly interconnect the central opening and each of the transverse openings of two diametrically-opposed trios of openings, the other two trios of openings lacking corresponding radial passageways. Sealing ribs are provided on the top and bottom surfaces of the annular member. The present invention is also directed at a water electrolyzer that includes two such cell frames, one being used as the anode frame and the other being used as the cathode frame, the cathode frame being rotated 90 degrees relative to the anode frame.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC (Newton, MA)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1082903
- Patent Number(s):
- 8349151
- Application Number:
- 12/655,251
- Assignee:
- Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC (Newton, MA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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C - CHEMISTRY C25 - ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES C25B - ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOUNDS OR NON-METALS
Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-06ER84537
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING
Citation Formats
Schmitt, Edwin W., and Norman, Timothy J. Universal cell frame for high-pressure water electrolyzer and electrolyzer including the same. United States: N. p., 2013.
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Schmitt, Edwin W., & Norman, Timothy J. Universal cell frame for high-pressure water electrolyzer and electrolyzer including the same. United States.
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"Universal cell frame for high-pressure water electrolyzer and electrolyzer including the same". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1082903.
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abstractNote = {Universal cell frame generic for use as an anode frame and as a cathode frame in a water electrolyzer. According to one embodiment, the universal cell frame includes a unitary annular member having a central opening. Four trios of transverse openings are provided in the annular member, each trio being spaced apart by about 90 degrees. A plurality of internal radial passageways fluidly interconnect the central opening and each of the transverse openings of two diametrically-opposed trios of openings, the other two trios of openings lacking corresponding radial passageways. Sealing ribs are provided on the top and bottom surfaces of the annular member. The present invention is also directed at a water electrolyzer that includes two such cell frames, one being used as the anode frame and the other being used as the cathode frame, the cathode frame being rotated 90 degrees relative to the anode frame.},
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year = {Tue Jan 08 00:00:00 EST 2013},
month = {Tue Jan 08 00:00:00 EST 2013}
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