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| 20080237054 | Low Maintenance On-Site Generator - Method and apparatus for a low maintenance, high reliability on-site electrolytic generator incorporating automatic cell monitoring for contaminant film buildup, as well as automatically removing or cleaning the contaminant film. This method and apparatus preferably does not require human intervention to clean. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090020435 | Electrolyser System - An electrolyser system comprises a water electrolyser having first and second electrode compartments, and a vessel having first and second chambers, the first compartment connected to the first chamber and the second compartment connected to the second chamber, via valved ports, wherein the first chamber also comprises a valved outlet and the second chamber also comprises a valved inlet, and wherein the system includes pressure sensing means to open or close the valves. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090134037 | Methods and apparatus for the synthesis of useful compounds - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for activation of a low reactivity, non-polar chemical compound. In one example embodiment, the method comprises introducing the low reactivity chemical compound to a catalyst. At least one of (a) an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent and (b) a polar compound is provided to the catalyst and the chemical compound. An alternating current is applied to the catalyst to produce an activation reaction in the chemical compound. This activation reaction produces a useful product. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090159454 | DIVIDED ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND LOW COST HIGH PURITY HYDRIDE GAS PRODUCTION PROCESS - This invention is an apparatus and a method for continuously generating a hydride gas of metal M | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090173635 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE GENERATION OF A BIOCIDAL LIQUID - Methods and systems for generating biocidal solution having a predetermined level of available free chlorine and pH, including an electrolytic cell that generates the biocidal solution by an electrolytic reaction, the electrolytic cell including an input pipe for receiving an input brine solution, an anode chamber including an anode and a cathode chamber including a cathode separated by a separator, electrical connections for application of voltage to the anode and cathode; temperature sensing means for detecting a temperature of a solution of the electrolytic cell and outputting a signal indicative of the detected temperature; and process control means for adjusting the voltage applied to the electrolytic cell by the process control means thereby maintaining the level of available free chlorine and pH at the predetermined level in response to the signal output from the temperature sensing means. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090188809 | Hydroxyl Gas Generation System for Enhancing the Performance of a Combustion Engine - Described is a hydroxyl gas generation system for generating a hydroxyl gas by way of electrolysis, for limiting the corrosion of electrodes used in the electrolysis, and for making the hydroxyl gas available to be drawn into the air intake of a combustion engine. The hydroxyl gas generation system generates an electrolytic reaction by passing an electrical current between the electrodes by way of an electrolytic solution, the electrolytic reaction generating the hydroxyl gas. To limit the corrosion of the electrodes, the polarity of the voltage applied to the electrodes is periodically alternated. Additionally, the electrodes are constructed of or plated with platinum, a material that is substantially impermeable to the electrolytic solution. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090242419 | ON-SITE ON-DEMAND CHLORINE GAS GENERATOR - A method and device to produce chlorine gas on demand utilizing an electrolytic process for water treatment. The electrolytic components are mounted in a substantially rectangle shaped assemblage. This design of the rectangle shape assemblage ensures that the device consistently operates at peak efficiency. The device monitors and adjusts chlorine generation for changing demands and conditions for the production of disinfected water. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090314651 | APPARATUS HAVING ELECTROLYSIS CELL AND INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING THROUGH LIQUID - An apparatus is provided, which includes an electrolysis cell, a liquid flow path that passes through the electrolysis cell, and an indicator light. The indicator light is illuminated as a function of an operating characteristic of the electrolysis cell and luminous flux radiated from the light illuminates liquid along at least a portion of the flow path. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100025258 | HYDROGEN GENERATING APPARATUS WITH HYDROGEN CONCENTRATION SENSORS - A hydrogen generating apparatus for controlling operation thereof in response to gas leaked from an electrolysis cell. The hydrogen generating apparatus may include: a hydrogen generating cell including a container formed by liquid and gas tight walls and a plurality of electrodes within the container for generating hydrogen gas from an electrolyte liquid; a housing about the hydrogen generating cell; a gas delivery line extending from the hydrogen generating cell and passing out of the housing; a space between the hydrogen generating cell and the housing, a sensor in the housing capable of sensing a concentration of hydrogen in the space and a system for controlling operation of the hydrogen generating apparatus in response to a selected concentration of hydrogen being sensed at the sensor | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100059387 | PROCESS FOR THE ON-SITE PRODUCTION OF CHLORINE AND HIGH STRENGTH SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE - The present invention relates to a novel economical on-site electrochemical based membrane cell based process with the capability of producing high strength sodium hypochlorite and/or elemental chlorine gas in any ratio as required by the needs of a water or wastewater treatment plant. The system is compact and modular, using membrane cell based electrolyzers and utilizing novel process modifications and sensors to allow for the unattended control and safe operation of the process. The process allows the operator to produce elemental chlorine gas and sodium hypochlorite in any product ratio, such that 5% to 100% of the total chlorine produced by the process can be converted to high strength bleach. The process has the flexibility to produce stable high quality, low to high strength sodium hypochlorite solutions in concentrations ranging from about 2 to 15% trade as NaOCl. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100078331 | ELECTROLYTIC DEVICE FOR GENERATION OF pH-CONTROLLED HYPOHALOUS ACID AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS FOR DISINFECTANT APPLICATIONS - An electrolytic device for the generation of hypohalous acid in aqueous solutions includes at least a single liquid chamber for receiving an aqueous solution containing halide ions therein, the single liquid chamber having an exterior wall and a solid anode contained within to provide for the oxidation of the halide ions, which, in turn, provides for the formation of hypohalous acid in aqueous solution, and a gas permeable cathode forming a portion of the exterior wall of the single liquid chamber, the cathode providing for the reduction of oxygen to provide hydroxyl ions in solution within the single liquid chamber to mix with the products generated at the anode. An embodiment of the electrolytic device including an anolyte chamber and a catholyte chamber separated by an ionomeric membrane is also described, whereby the anolyte chamber further includes an outlet including a pH control for determining and regulating the pH of the exiting anolyte effluent to between about 4 and 9. The product is suitable for disinfectant applications including as a hand sanitizer. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100108535 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN AND METHOD THEREOF - An electrochemical system having a plurality of discrete electrochemical cell stacks is described. The system includes a water-oxygen management system fluidly coupled to the plurality of electrochemical cell stacks and a hydrogen management system fluidly coupled to the plurality of electrochemical cells. A means for ventilating the system and a control system for monitoring and operating said electrochemical system, said control system including a means for detecting abnormal operating conditions and a means for degrading the performance of said electrochemical system in response to said abnormal condition. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100252441 | CORROSION-RESISTANT ANODES, DEVICES INCLUDING THE ANODES, AND METHODS OF USING THE ANODES - Embodiments of the present disclosure include an anode, devices and systems including the anode (e.g., electrochemical devices and photo-electrochemical devices), methods of using the anode, methods of producing H | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100276294 | ELECTROLYTIC SANITIZATION OF WATER - A method for sanitizing water comprises flowing the water without added electrolyte between opposing first and second electrodes arranged in an electrolysis cell, the water forming a continuous flow that contacts both electrodes simultaneously before exiting the electrolysis cell. The method further comprises biasing the first and second electrodes with respect to each other in response to a relative amount of a bioinhibitory agent in the water exiting the electrolysis cell. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110017606 | ELECTROLYSIS METHOD - A wear of an electrode is prevented as much as possible, thereby efficiently electrolyzing a sulfuric acid solution and the like. An electrolysis method includes: passing an electrolytic solution through an electrolysis cell including at least a pair of an anode and a cathode; and supplying the electrodes with an electric power, so as to electrolyze the electrolytic solution, wherein a viscosity of the electrolytic solution is set in a range in response to a current density upon the electric power supply to carry out the electrolysis. The viscosity of a sulfuric acid solution as the electrolytic solution is equal to or less than 10 cP when the current density is equal to or less than 50 A/dm | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110031128 | Method for measuring an iodine adsorption number of carbon black, electrolytic cell, and kit for measuring an iodine adsorption number of carbon black - A method for measuring an iodine adsorption number of carbon black includes: (a) electrochemically reducing an unknown amount of iodine adsorbed by a predetermined amount of a carbon black sample; (b) measuring the electrical charge used for reducing the unknown amount of the iodine adsorbed by the carbon black sample; and (c) obtaining the iodine adsorption number from the measured electrical charge. An electrolytic cell and a kit for measuring an iodine adsorption number of carbon black are also disclosed. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110174632 | MATERIAL SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD USING CONCURRENT ELECTRICAL AND PHOTONIC STIMULATION - A material surface treatment protocol uses concurrent electrical, vibrational, and photonic stimulation to generate an exothermic reaction and coat the surface of a material, such as palladium. This protocol is performed at or near the boiling point of water within a sealed vessel that prevents the escape of steam and that is lined with silica or a similar glass to increase the silica available to the reaction. The great majority of the applied energy is heat used to elevate the temperature to near the boiling point, while concurrent stimulations provide only about 100 mW of additional energy for the surface treatment. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110180416 | METHOD FOR OPERATING WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM - A method for operating a water electrolysis system includes determining whether or not a water electrolysis apparatus is shut down. The water electrolysis system includes the water electrolysis apparatus, a water circulation apparatus, and a gas-liquid separation apparatus. The water electrolysis apparatus includes power feeders provided on an anode side and a cathode side of an electrolyte membrane. The water electrolysis apparatus generates oxygen on the anode side and generates hydrogen on the cathode side at a higher pressure than a pressure of the oxygen by electrolysis of water. Pressure on the cathode side is released when it is determined that the water electrolysis apparatus is shut down. The water circulation apparatus is operated until a concentration of hydrogen remaining on the anode side is a specified value or less under a condition in which a release of pressure on the cathode side is completed. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110192729 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CATALYTIC PROCESSES, INCLUDING CATALYST REGENERATION AND SOOT ELIMINATION - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for controlling catalytic processes, including catalyst regeneration and soot elimination. An alternating current is applied to a catalyst layer and a polarization impedance of the catalyst layer is monitored. The polarization impedance may be controlled by varying the asymmetrical alternating current. At least one of water, oxygen, steam and heat may be provided to the catalyst layer to enhance an oxidation reaction for soot elimination and/or to regenerate the catalyst. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110198231 | FUEL CELL RECHARGER - An apparatus for recharging a fuel cell cartridge and methods for recharging a fuel cell cartridge are disclosed. An example recharging apparatus may include a housing having a fuel cell cartridge holder. A water reservoir may be disposed in the housing and may have water disposed therein. The recharging apparatus may also include an electrolysis chamber for converting water into hydrogen and oxygen. The electrolysis chamber may be in fluid communication with the water reservoir. The electrolysis chamber may include a hydrogen passage for passing hydrogen from the electrolysis chamber to the fuel cell cartridge holder. The recharging apparatus may further include a vacuum pump at least selectively in fluid communication with the fuel cell cartridge holder. In some instances, the vacuum pump may be used to evacuate residual hydrogen and/or other gases or materials from the fuel cell cartridge and/or determine if the fuel cell cartridge is leaky and requires replacement. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110210008 | HYDROGEN CARBURETOR FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN TO RUN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD THEREOF - A hydrogen carburetor for generating hydrogen to run an internal combustion engine and method thereof are described. In one embodiment, the system includes a heat absorber tank coupled to said engine to absorb heat energy exhausted by the engine during runtime; a water tank to supply distilled water to said heat absorber tank, wherein the distilled water is heated up using the absorbed heat energy; a steam electrolysis chamber to split hydrogen and oxygen gases from the injected heated distilled water by porous electrolysis, wherein heated distilled water is injected when the temperature in the chamber rise to a threshold value; a temperature sensing controller coupled to said chamber to sense the temperature in the chamber; a hydrogen compressor connected to a porous anode element of said chamber to collect and compress the generated hydrogen; and a fuel storage tank to store the hydrogen gas and to supply the hydrogen to the internal combustion engine through an engine carburetor or a fuel injector or a fuel air mixer. In another embodiment, the method involved thereof is described. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110210009 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING WATER - A water treatment system is disclosed having electrolytic cell for liberating hydrogen from a base solution. The base solution may be a solution of brine for generating sodium hypochlorite, or potable water to be oxidized. The cell has first and second opposing electrode endplates held apart from each other by a pair of supports such that the supports enclose opposing sides of the endplates to form a cell chamber. One or more inner electrode plates are spaced apart from each other in the cell chamber in between the first and second electrode plates. The supports are configured to electrically isolate the first and second electrode plates and the inner electrode plates from each other. The first and second electrode plates are configured to receive opposite polarity charges that passively charge the inner electrode plates via conduction from the base solution to form a chemical reaction in the base solution as the base solution passes through the cell chamber. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110272290 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ARSENIC - Embodiments of methods for electrochemical analysis of arsenic are described. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting arsenic (III) by, at least in part, applying electrolytic current to an arsenic compound that has not been reduced with a reducing agent. In another embodiment, a method for electrochemical analysis of arsenic includes detecting arsenic (V) by, at least in part, applying electrolytic current to an arsenic compound that has not been reduced with a reducing agent. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110278173 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING FLUID REACTION PRODUCTS - A reactor for production of a fluid reaction product includes a reaction chamber, a plurality of fluid connections to supply fluid reactants to the reaction chamber, a reception chamber located directly below the reaction chamber, a transfer device providing a fluid connection between the reaction chamber and the reception chamber so that the reception chamber receives a fluid reaction product produced in the reaction chamber, a control unit and a first device, arranged in the reaction chamber to be in direct contact with the supplied fluids to determine a filling level. The first device includes at least one switching point which is operatively coupled with the control unit such that the supply of the fluid reactants into the reaction chamber is controlled and carried out sequentially. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120006689 | INTEGRATED ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTOR AND PROCESS THEREFOR - A process for electrolyzing a material to change at least a portion of the material from a first chemical state to a second chemical state includes placing a known quantity of a first substance into either a mixing chamber or an electrolysis chamber of an integrated electrochemical reactor, placing a known quantity of a second substance into the other chamber free of the first substance; sealing an opening to isolate an internal volume within the reactor; rotating the reactor to form a mixture, rotating the reactor again such that the mixture is transferred to the electrolysis chamber; electrolyzing the mixture in the electrolysis chamber to change at least a portion of the mixture from the first chemical state to the second chemical state; and analyzing the first substance, or analyzing the second substance, or analyzing the first chemical state, or analyzing the second chemical state, or any analytical combinations thereof. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120103823 | Method for detecting individual oxidant species and halide anions in a sample using differential pulse non-stripping voltammetry - Method for electrochemically detecting different oxidant and halide anion species in a sample. According to one embodiment, the method uses a sensor including a boron-doped diamond working electrode, a platinum mesh counter electrode, a silver/silver chloride reference electrode, a potentiostat coupled to the three electrodes, and a computer coupled to the potentiostat. The sensor measures current resulting from differential pulse non-stripping voltammetry, thereby enabling different oxidants and halide anions from a plurality of such species to be detected by distinct responses. Peaks in the current signal result at characteristic voltages when a species is oxidized to a higher oxidation state, and the concentration of a particular species is determined by the magnitude of the current peak. The sensor response time is rapid and shows high sensitivity and selectivity for oxidants and halide anions. The sensor may be a hand-held or in-line device and may be used in a feedback-control system. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103824 | Multi-Cell Dual Voltage Electrolysis Apparatus and Method of Using Same - A method for achieving high output efficiency from an electrolysis system ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120138474 | ELECTROCHEMICALLY DRIVEN PUMP - A continuous electrochemical pump comprising a water generator compartment, an anode compartment on one side of said generator compartment, a cation exchange barrier, separating the generator compartment from the anode compartment, it first electrode in electrical communication with the anode compartment, a cathode compartment adjacent the generator chamber, an anion exchange barrier, separating the generation compartment from the cathode compartment, and a second electrode in electrical communication with the cathode compartment. Use of the pump as a sample concentrator. A feedback loop for the pump. A reservoir, with or without an intermediate piston, on the output side of the pump. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120152755 | Energy Charged Liquids to Enhance Enerceutical Activation of the Alternative Cellular Energy (ACE) Pathway in the Therapy of Diseases - The alternative cellular energy (ACE) pathway provides a non-immunological defense mechanism against infectious diseases and can also function as an effective, non-scarring, tissue repair mechanism in response to injury. The ACE pathway can be activated using energy obtained from the ultraviolet light illumination of neutral red dissolved in alcohol. The effectiveness of the alcohol used in this procedure is significantly increased by first bubbling air containing “Water Gas” (otherwise referred to as Brown's Gas or HHO) through the alcohol. The Water Gas is considered as providing an additional charge to the alcohol. Water Gas can similarly be used to charge water and other liquids and to, thereby, increase the liquid's capacity to interact with various dyes, such as neutral red, and with other enerceuticals, which are regarded as being representative of the body's ACE pigments. Various uses are disclosed for using Water Gas charged alcohol and Water Gas charged water, for the therapeutic activation of the ACE pathway. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120181182 | Electrolytic Apparatus, System and Method for the Safe Production of Nitrogen Trifluoride - An electrolytic cell and system used for making nitrogen trifluoride consisting of a computer and an electrolytic cell having a body, an electrolyte, at least one anode chamber that produces an anode product gas, at least one cathode chamber, and one or more fluorine adjustment means to maintain fluorine or hydrogen in the anode product gas within a target amount by adjusting the concentration of fluorine in said anode product gas, and the process that controls the system. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120298520 | WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM - A water electrolysis system includes a water electrolysis device, a gas-liquid separator, a water-amount detector, a hydrogen storage device, a hydrogen storage device, a decompressing device, and a control device. The control device includes a residual capacity calculator, a hydrogen production amount calculator, and an electrolysis termination determiner. The residual capacity calculator is configured to calculate a residual capacity of the hydrogen storage device. The hydrogen production amount calculator is configured to calculate an amount of hydrogen produced by the water electrolysis device in a drainage period in which the amount of water in the gas-liquid separator increases to an upper limit from a lower limit. The electrolysis termination determiner is configured to terminate the water electrolysis process when the amount of hydrogen calculated by the hydrogen production amount calculator is greater than the residual capacity calculated by the residual capacity calculator. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130062215 | WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STOPPING OPERATION OF WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM - In a method of stopping an operation of a water electrolysis system, an on-off valve disposed in a pressure release line communicating with a cathode side of an electrolytic membrane is opened while an electrolytic current is applied between power feeders to electrolyze water for generating oxygen on an anode side of the electrolytic membrane and high pressure hydrogen having a higher pressure than a pressure of the oxygen on the cathode side. A value of the electrolytic current is reduced in a predetermined cycle or continuously. One of a specific resistance and conductivity of water to be supplied to the high pressure hydrogen producing apparatus is detected. The value of the electrolytic current is increased if the specific resistance is equal to or lower than a first predetermined value, or if the conductivity is equal to or higher than a second predetermined value. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130068627 | GAS GENERATION DEVICE AND GAS GENERATION METHOD - A control device receives an output signal from a liquid level sensor disposed in an anode chamber. This output signal indicates whether the liquid level of the electrolytic bath in the anode chamber is higher than a reference level. When the liquid level of the electrolytic bath in the anode chamber is higher than the reference level, the control device increases, by a prescribe value, the frequency of a compressor driving voltage that is generated in an inverter circuit. This increases the rotational speed of a motor in the compressor, increases the discharge pressure of hydrogen gas being discharged from the compressor, and decreases the pressure inside the cathode chamber. As a result, the liquid level of the electrolytic bath in the cathode chamber rises, and the liquid level of the electrolytic bath in the anode chamber falls below the reference level. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130168260 | ELECTROLYTIC DEVICE FOR GENERATION OF pH-CONTROLLED HYPOHALOUS ACID AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS FOR DISINFECTANT APPLICATIONS - An electrolytic device for the generation of hypohalous acid in aqueous solutions includes at least a single liquid chamber for receiving an aqueous solution containing halide ions therein, the single liquid chamber having an exterior wall and a solid anode contained within to provide for the oxidation of the halide ions, which, in turn, provides for the formation of hypohalous acid in aqueous solution, and a gas permeable cathode forming a portion of the exterior wall of the single liquid chamber, the cathode providing for the reduction of oxygen to provide hydroxyl ions in solution within the single liquid chamber to mix with the products generated at the anode. An embodiment of the electrolytic device including an anolyte chamber and a catholyte chamber separated by an ionomeric membrane is also described, whereby the anolyte chamber further includes an outlet including a pH control for determining and regulating the pH of the exiting anolyte effluent to between about 4 and 9. The product is suitable for disinfectant applications including as a hand sanitizer. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130213818 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LIQUID LEVEL MEASUREMENT IN ELECTROLYTIC CELLS - An apparatus and method for detecting a liquid level in an electrolytic cell are disclosed herein, the apparatus comprising a level tube in fluid contact with the electrolytic cell; a proximity sensor positioned to detect the presence or absence of liquid at a predetermined level in the level tube; and a control system responsive to the proximity sensor, wherein the control system is in communication with the liquid level sensor via a communication system. The proximity sensor detects the presence or absence of fluid in the level tube and sends a signal to the control system via the communication system; and the control system provides an indication of liquid level. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130248375 | Waste to Product On Site Generator - Method and apparatus for adjusting the salinity and/or hardness of a process waste stream so that the stream may be electrolyzed to form an oxidant or disinfectant. Also an electrolytic cell having certain features such as widely spaced electrodes, flushing capabilities, and insulating dividers that can accommodate waste streams that have varying salinity, hardness, and dissolved solids content. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130319874 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ELECTROLYSIS CELL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND COMMUNICATING THE SAME - System, method and apparatus for measuring electrolysis cell operating conditions and communicating the same are disclosed. The system includes a selectively positionable member coupled to an analytical apparatus, wherein the selectively positionable is configured to move the analytical apparatus into and out of physical communication with a bath. The system may also include a crust breaker for breaking the surface of a bath and an electronic device for measuring bath level. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130319875 | SULFURIC ACID ELECTROLYSIS METHOD AND SULFURIC ACID ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS - An electrolysis apparatus comprising: an electrolytic cell in which a sulfuric acid solution is fed and discharged; a conductive anode and cathode electrode of diamond composition; a feeding unit for feeding the sulfuric acid solution to the electrolytic cell; a power supply unit for applying a voltage between the anode and cathode electrodes; and a power control unit for controlling the power supply unit such that a forward voltage is applied between the anode and cathode during normal electrolysis with the polarity applied between the anode and cathode inverted under predetermined conditions during intervals between normal operation to dissolve precipitates of sulfur generated in the electrolytic cell for stabilizing the electrolysis operation. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140102911 | HIGH PRESSURE WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING SAME - A high pressure water electrolysis system includes a high pressure water electrolysis device, a hydrogen storage device, a high pressure hydrogen pipe, a branch pipe, a non-return valve, a pressure detector, and a controller. The controller includes a threshold storage device, a threshold determination device, and a solenoid valve opening/closing operation device. The threshold storage device is configured to store a first threshold of a pressure value detected by the pressure detector and a second threshold lower than the first threshold. The threshold determination device is configured to determine whether or not the pressure value detected by the pressure detector has reached the second threshold. The solenoid valve opening/closing operation device is configured to open and close a solenoid valve if it is determined that the pressure value detected by the pressure detector has reached the second threshold. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140124377 | THREE ELECTRODE ELECTROLYTIC CELL AND METHOD FOR MAKING HYPOCHLOROUS ACID - A method and apparatus are provided for electrolyzing a source liquid in an electrolytic device. The electrolytic device includes a first cathode in a cathode chamber; and an anode and a second, auxiliary cathode in an anode chamber. The anode chamber and cathode chamber are separated by a barrier, and the anode and the auxiliary cathode are separated by a gap that lacks a barrier. While electrolyzing the source liquid with the electrolytic device, a level of current applied to the auxiliary cathode is adjusted in response to pH of an anolyte liquid produced from the source liquid by the anode chamber to maintain the pH within a desired range. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140332399 | Low Capacity Sodium Hypochlorite Generation System - A Low Capacity Sodium Hypochlorite Generation (LCHG) system uses batching rather than the conventional continuous flow method in the production of sodium hypochlorite. Batching eliminates the need for metering pumps for brine and dilution water, as well as their associated controls and maintenance/servicing demands. Batching also precisely controls the ratio of brine to dilution water in the electrolyzer to produce a consistent strength sodium hypochlorite solution. Consequently, the LCHG system has fewer components, greater reliability and simpler maintenance than the continuous-flow on-site electrolytic chlorination systems. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140346052 | REACTION VESSEL FOR RAMAN SPECTROPHOTOMETRY, AND RAMAN SPECTROPHOTOMETRY METHOD USING SAME - Provided are a reaction vessel for Raman spectrophotometry and a Raman spectrophotometry method using the same, which are suitable for observing an electrochemical reaction at a solid surface in an electrolyte solution. The reaction vessel for Raman spectrophotometry includes: a housing portion including a transparent window portion, in which a hollow portion for storing an electrolyte solution is formed; and a working electrode portion configured from a conductive material that is electrochemically inactive in the electrolyte solution, the working electrode portion including one part arranged facing the window portion in the hollow portion to hold a sample, and another part extended to outside the housing portion to be connected to an external power source. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140367269 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HYDROGEN DISSOCIATION - A system for dissociating hydrogen from water is disclosed. The system comprises a container having an anode electrode and a cathode electrode disposed therein; a DC voltage source producing a DC voltage; a controller having an input coupled to the DC voltage source, and an output coupled across the anode and cathode electrodes; and an electron extraction circuit arranged to capture the free electrons released from the water molecules. The controller is configured to produce from the DC voltage a pulse voltage having a stepped up voltage and a pulse frequency. The amplitude and frequency of the pulse voltage are sufficient to dissociate hydrogen and oxygen from water molecules of the water in the container and produce free electrons, and the pulse frequency is configured to maximize a rate of hydrogen and oxygen dissociated from the water molecules. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150068913 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ELECTROLYTIC PROCESSES - A method and apparatus for economically, reliably and efficiently controlling electrolytic processes by measuring the conductivity of the product of the electrolysis, and having the process terminate when a specified conductivity value is reached, that value corresponding to a desired pH and/or ORP value. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150068914 | Chlorine Detection and pH Sensing Methods and Apparatus - A method of measuring the level of chlorine in a salt water solution and the pH of that solution comprises measuring the UV absorption of a first sample of the first solution to generate a first absorption value, subjecting the solution to electrolysis to generate a catholyte, measuring the UV absorption of the catholyte to generate a second absorption value, and then determining the level of chlorine in the solution and the pH of the solution using the first and second absorption values. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150090602 | ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HYDRIDE OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBON COMPOUND OR NITROGEN-CONTAINING HETEROCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUND - An electrochemical reduction device comprises an electrode unit including an electrolyte membrane, a reduction electrode, and an oxygen evolving electrode; a power control unit that applies a voltage Va between the reduction electrode and the oxygen evolving electrode; a hydrogen gas generation rate measurement unit that measures a hydrogen gas generation rate F1; and a control unit that controls the power control unit so as to gradually increase the Va within a range that satisfies a relationship of F1≦F0 and V | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150108005 | HIGH DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STARTING THE SAME - A high differential pressure water electrolysis system includes a high differential pressure water electrolysis device, a water supply tank, a high pressure gas-liquid separator, a hydrogen outlet line, a drain line, a low pressure gas-liquid separator, a water return line, and a pressure maintaining mechanism. The drain line is to drain a liquid water separated by the high pressure gas-liquid separator. The low pressure gas-liquid separator is disposed in the drain line and has a discharge line via which a gas separated by the low pressure gas-liquid separator is to be discharged. The water return line connects the low pressure gas-liquid separator and the water supply tank. The pressure maintaining mechanism is disposed in the discharge line and configured to maintain a pressure in the low pressure gas-liquid separator to be higher than a pressure in the water supply tank. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150114842 | ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HYDRIDE OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBON COMPOUND OR NITROGEN-CONTAINING HETEROCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUND - An electrochemical reduction device is provided with an electrolyte membrane, an electrode unit, a power control unit, hydrogen gas generation amount measuring unit, and a control unit. The electrolyte membrane has ion conductivity. The electrode unit includes both a reduction electrode that is provided on one side of the electrolyte membrane and contains a reduction catalyst for hydrogenating at least one benzene ring of an aromatic hydrocarbon compound or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic aromatic compound, and an oxygen evolving electrode. The control unit releases, when the hydrogen gas generation amount F1 is larger than an acceptable upper limit F0 of a hydrogen gas generation amount in the electrode unit, the application of a voltage by the power control unit. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20160010224 | ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HYDRIDE OF AROMATIC COMPOUND | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160024667 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ACTIVATION OF WATER - The methods, systems, and apparatus disclosed herein employ natural, common salts that are electrochemically activated (ECA) in an aqueous solution to result in an ECA product solution that is safe and non-toxic. Using a metal halide salt, such as NaCl with acetic acid may produce a sanitizer or disinfectant of variable pH and FAC, but with the property of long shelf-life. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160024672 | Air Bubbling Valves System In Electrolysis Cells That Decrease The Production Losses Due to Breakage or Physical Damages; And Its Operation Method - A system for producing metals includes a reservoir for containing an electrolyte solution and a plurality of conduits disposed within the reservoir. A first gas distributor is operatively coupled with respective first ends of the conduits, and a second gas distributor is operatively coupled with respective second ends of the conduits. Each of the conduits has valves at the respective ends, prior to the first and second gas distributors. A method for producing metals includes bubbling gas into an electrolyte solution through a plurality of conduits and identifying a leak in at least one conduit by closing the respective valves and visually inspecting the bubbling of gas into the electrolyte solution from the remaining plurality of conduits. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160044926 | ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING BIOCIDES HAVING AN ELECTRON DEFICIENT CARRIER FLUID AND CHLORINE DIOXIDE - A method for electrolytically generating a biocide, including providing a brine solution carrier fluid; providing a vessel for creating a first passageway and a second passageway, flowing the carrier fluid through the vessel; applying an electric potential to the electrodes to produce an anolyte fluid, an anolyte gas, a catholyte fluid, and a catholyte gas in the vessel; removing the anolyte fluid, anolyte gas, catholyte fluid, and catholyte gas from the vessel; mixing a portion of the anolyte gas with the catholyte fluid to produce ozone gas and hypochlorite bleach mixture; re-circulating the ozone gas with the ozone gas and hypochlorite bleach mixture; mixing the anolyte fluid with the hypochlorite bleach solution; mixing a chlorite brine with the hypochlorite bleach solution to produce a chlorite brine/hypochlorite bleach solution mixture; and mixing the anolyte fluid with the chlorite brine/hypochlorite bleach solution mixture to the produce the biocide. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160160366 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTROLYSIS WITH AN OXYGEN DEPOLARIZED CATHODE - What is proposed is an apparatus for conducting an electrolysis with an oxygen depolarized cathode, comprising: (a) an electrolyser | 06-09-2016 |
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