18178868. ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE AND ELECTROLYSIS METHOD simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)
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ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE AND ELECTROLYSIS METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yuki Kudo of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
Akihiko Ono of Kita Tokyo (JP)
Satoshi Mikoshiba of Yamato Kanagawa (JP)
Ryota Kitagawa of Setagaya Tokyo (JP)
ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE AND ELECTROLYSIS METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18178868 titled 'ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE AND ELECTROLYSIS METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The electrolysis device described in the abstract is a system that analyzes various properties of an electrolysis cell to determine its state. Here are some key points to note:
- Electrolysis cell with cathode, anode, and diaphragm
- Supply power property obtaining unit
- Input gas property obtaining unit
- Electric property obtaining unit
- Output gas property obtaining unit
- Temperature obtaining unit
- Data storage unit
- Data processing unit for analyzing data
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in industries such as water treatment, hydrogen production, and chemical synthesis where electrolysis is utilized.
Problems Solved: This device helps in monitoring and optimizing the performance of electrolysis cells, ensuring efficient operation and preventing potential issues.
Benefits: Improved efficiency, reduced energy consumption, enhanced safety, and extended lifespan of electrolysis cells are some of the benefits of this technology.
Potential Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in electrolysis plants, research laboratories, and manufacturing facilities for various industrial processes.
Possible Prior Art: Similar systems for monitoring and analyzing electrolysis cells may exist in the field of electrochemistry and process control.
Unanswered Questions: 1. How does the data processing unit determine the state of the electrolysis cell based on the collected data? 2. Are there any specific industry standards or regulations that this technology needs to comply with in different applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
An electrolysis device of an embodiment includes: an electrolysis cell including a cathode part in which a reduction electrode is disposed, an anode part in which an oxidation electrode is disposed, and a diaphragm provided between the cathode part and the anode part; a supply power property obtaining unit that obtains a property of power that is to be supplied to the electrolysis cell; an input gas property obtaining unit that obtains a property of a gas that is to be input to the electrolysis cell; an electric property obtaining unit that obtains an electric property of the electrolysis cell; an output gas property obtaining unit that obtains a property of an output gas of the electrolysis cell; a temperature obtaining unit that obtains a temperature of the electrolysis cell; a data storage unit that stores data from the obtaining units; and a data processing unit to which the data is sent from the data storage unit and that processes the data to determine a state of the electrolysis cell.
