18178029. ELECTROLYTIC DEVICE simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)
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ELECTROLYTIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Akihiko Ono of Kita Tokyo (JP)
Yasuhiro Kiyota of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Satoshi Mikoshiba of Yamato Kanagawa (JP)
Ryota Kitagawa of Setagaya Tokyo (JP)
ELECTROLYTIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18178029 titled 'ELECTROLYTIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The electrolytic device described in the patent application is designed to improve the efficiency of the electrolysis process by optimizing the flow of fluids and heat exchange within the system. Here is a simplified explanation of the invention:
- The device includes a humidifier to add moisture to the cathode gas, a cathode discharge flow path for the cathode fluid, an anode collector to separate the anode fluid into liquid and gas, and a cooler to condense water vapor in the anode exhaust gas.
- There are flow paths connecting the components to ensure the proper circulation of fluids, including the anode solution and condensed water.
- Heat exchange structures are used to transfer heat between the anode solution and the condensed water, improving overall efficiency.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in various industries where electrolysis is used, such as hydrogen production, wastewater treatment, and chemical manufacturing.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the challenges of heat management and fluid circulation in electrolytic devices, improving their performance and efficiency.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include increased efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and improved overall performance of electrolytic devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include electrolysis systems for hydrogen production, water treatment plants, and industrial chemical processes.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing electrolytic devices with less efficient heat exchange and fluid circulation systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing electrolytic devices in terms of energy efficiency?
The patent application does not provide specific data on the energy efficiency of the device compared to existing technologies.
What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in industrial-scale electrolysis systems?
The patent application does not discuss the cost implications of scaling up this technology for industrial applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electrolytic device includes: a humidifier to humidify a cathode gas; a cathode discharge flow path through which a cathode fluid flows; an anode collector to separate an anode fluid into an anode discharge liquid and an anode exhaust gas; a first cooler to cool the anode exhaust gas to condense water vapor in the anode exhaust gas to produce a anode condensed water; a first flow path connecting the anode collector and an anode supply flow path, the first flow path through which the anode solution flows from the anode collector to the anode supply flow path; a second flow path through which the anode condensed water flows from the condensed water collector to the humidifier; and a first heat exchange structure to exchange heat between the anode solution through the first flow path and the anode condensed water through the second flow path.
