18348545. WATER ELECTROLYZER simplified abstract (SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 WATER ELECTROLYZER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WATER ELECTROLYZER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
WATER ELECTROLYZER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yoshinori Takagi of Kyoto (JP)
WATER ELECTROLYZER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18348545 titled 'WATER ELECTROLYZER
Simplified Explanation
The present water electrolyzer has a stack structure with a cell and a separator stacked alternately. The separator includes a metal plate and a flow path member. The metal plate has a distribution hole. The flow path member is located between a base layer of the cell and the metal plate in a stacking direction. The flow path member surrounds the distribution hole in a ring-like shape when viewed in the stacking direction. The flow path member includes a flow path through which a gas diffusion layer of the cell and the distribution hole communicate with each other. As a result, it becomes possible to cause gas or water to flow between the gas diffusion layer and the distribution hole through the flow path formed at the flow path member. This achieves a reduction in the number of the metal plates to be used as the separator.
- Metal plate with distribution hole
- Flow path member between cell base layer and metal plate
- Ring-like shape of flow path member
- Flow path for gas diffusion layer and distribution hole communication
- Reduction in number of metal plates used as separator
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in water electrolyzers, hydrogen production systems, and fuel cell systems.
Problems Solved
The innovation solves the issue of reducing the number of metal plates required as separators in water electrolyzers, leading to cost savings and improved efficiency.
Benefits
- Cost savings in production - Improved efficiency in water electrolyzers - Enhanced performance in hydrogen production systems
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Water Electrolyzer Separator Design for Improved Efficiency
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include traditional water electrolyzer designs with a higher number of metal plates used as separators.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall size of the water electrolyzer system?
The abstract does not provide information on whether the new design affects the overall size of the water electrolyzer system.
What materials are used in the construction of the metal plate and flow path member?
The abstract does not specify the materials used in the construction of the metal plate and flow path member.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present water electrolyzer has a stack structure with a cell and a separator stacked alternately. The separator includes a metal plate and a flow path member. The metal plate has a distribution hole. The flow path member is located between a base layer of the cell and the metal plate in a stacking direction. The flow path member surrounds the distribution hole in a ring-like shape when viewed in the stacking direction. The flow path member includes a flow path through which a gas diffusion layer of the cell and the distribution hole communicate with each other. As a result, it becomes possible to cause gas or water to flow between the gas diffusion layer and the distribution hole through the flow path formed at the flow path member. This achieves reduction in the number of the metal plates to be used as the separator.
