18170987. ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)

ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE

Organization Name

KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor(s)

Yasuhiro Kiyota of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)

Akihiko Ono of Kita Tokyo (JP)

Satoshi Mikoshiba of Yamato Kanagawa (JP)

Ryota Kitagawa of Setagaya Tokyo (JP)

ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18170987 titled 'ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The electrolysis device described in the patent application is a system that includes various components to control and optimize the electrolysis process. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

• Electrolysis cell with cathode and anode flow paths, cathode, anode, and diaphragm
• Flow paths for anode supply, anode discharge, cathode supply, and cathode discharge
• Pressure detectors and controllers for adjusting pressures in the flow paths
• Gas/liquid separator for separating reduction product from cathode fluid
• Gas detector for measuring concentration of separated product
• Arithmetic device for calculating pressure values and controlling pressure controllers based on measured data

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications

- Water electrolysis for hydrogen production - Electrochemical synthesis of chemicals - Electroplating processes

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved

- Efficient control of electrolysis process - Optimization of pressure levels for improved performance - Enhanced separation and detection of gas products

1. 1. 1. Benefits

- Increased efficiency in electrolysis operations - Better quality control of gas products - Reduced energy consumption

1. 1. 1. Potential Commercial Applications
         1. Optimizing Electrolysis Processes for Industrial Use

1. 1. 1. Possible Prior Art

- Prior art related to electrolysis cells and pressure control systems in electrochemical processes

1. 1. 1. 1. Unanswered Questions

1. 1. 1. How does the gas detector measure the concentration of the separated reduction product?

The gas detector likely uses a sensor that can detect specific gases or compounds present in the separated product. This information is then used to calculate the concentration of the gas in the cathode fluid.

1. 1. 1. What specific types of reduction products can be separated using the gas/liquid separator?

The gas/liquid separator can potentially separate various reduction products depending on the electrolysis process being carried out. Common reduction products include hydrogen gas, oxygen gas, and other gases produced during electrolysis.

Original Abstract Submitted

An electrolysis device includes: an electrolysis cell having a cathode flow path, an anode flow path, a cathode, an anode, and a diaphragm; an anode supply flow path; an anode discharge flow path; a cathode supply flow path; a cathode discharge flow path through which a cathode fluid flows; first to third pressure detectors; first and second pressure controllers that control pressures of the cathode and anode flow paths; a first gas/liquid separator that separates a reduction product from the cathode fluid; a gas detector that measures a concentration of the separated reduction product; and an arithmetic device that calculates pressure values of the anode and cathode flow paths based on the measured concentration and pressures, and controls the pressure controllers to adjust the pressures of the anode and cathode flow paths to the calculated pressure values.