20240035176. Integrally Combined Current Carrier Circulation Chamber and Frame for Use in Unipolar Electrochemical Devices simplified abstract (KEY DH IP INC./IP STRATEGIQUES DH, INC.)

Integrally Combined Current Carrier Circulation Chamber and Frame for Use in Unipolar Electrochemical Devices

Organization Name

KEY DH IP INC./IP STRATEGIQUES DH, INC.

Inventor(s)

Andrew T. B. Stuart of Ravenna (CA)

Raynald G. Lachance of Levis (CA)

Edward D. B. Stuart of Ravenna (CA)

Samantha E. L. Stuart of Toronto (CA)

Jaideep S. Spal of Brampton (CA)

Integrally Combined Current Carrier Circulation Chamber and Frame for Use in Unipolar Electrochemical Devices - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240035176 titled 'Integrally Combined Current Carrier Circulation Chamber and Frame for Use in Unipolar Electrochemical Devices

Simplified Explanation

The disclosed patent application describes an integrally combined electrical current carrier, circulation chamber, and frame (CCF) that is used in unipolar electrochemical devices. The CCF is designed as a single or double part and is structured to define an internal circulation chamber for the circulation of electrolyte, products, and reactants. It also has apertures that form flow passageways when the filter press device is assembled. Electrically conductive planar electroactive structures are affixed on opposing surfaces of the CCF, which are in electrical contact with the CCF. The circulation chamber is formed by the depth of the CCF itself between the opposing electroactive structures. Multiple CCFs are assembled and compressed together to form the filter press electrolyser apparatus. When power is applied to the CCFs and electroactive structures, the reactants undergo redox reactions with the electrolyte in the circulation chamber, producing products that are collected and exit the electrolyser in upper flow pathways.

• An integrally combined electrical current carrier, circulation chamber, and frame (CCF) for use in unipolar electrochemical devices.
• The CCF defines an internal circulation chamber for the circulation of electrolyte, products, and reactants.
• Apertures in the CCF form flow passageways when the filter press device is assembled.
• Electrically conductive planar electroactive structures are affixed on opposing surfaces of the CCF, in electrical contact with the CCF.
• The circulation chamber is formed by the depth of the CCF between the opposing electroactive structures.
• Multiple CCFs are assembled and compressed together to form the filter press electrolyser apparatus.
• When power is applied, the reactants undergo redox reactions with the electrolyte in the circulation chamber, producing products that exit the electrolyser in upper flow pathways.

Potential Applications of this Technology

• Unipolar electrochemical devices
• Electrolysis processes
• Chemical synthesis
• Energy storage systems

Problems Solved by this Technology

• Efficient circulation of electrolyte, products, and reactants in unipolar electrochemical devices
• Simplified assembly and compression of filter press electrolyser apparatus
• Enhanced electrical contact between the CCF and electroactive structures

Benefits of this Technology

• Improved efficiency and performance of unipolar electrochemical devices
• Simplified manufacturing and assembly processes
• Enhanced durability and longevity of the filter press electrolyser apparatus
• Increased control and optimization of redox reactions in electrolysis processes

Original Abstract Submitted

disclosed is an integrally combined electrical current carrier, circulation chamber and frame (ccf) formed as a single or double part (ccf) for use in unipolar electrochemical devices. the ccf is structured to define an internal circulation chamber for circulation of electrolyte, products, and reactants as well as apertures which form flow passageways when the filter press device is assembled. affixed on opposed surfaces of the ccfs are electrically conductive planar electroactive structures which are in electrical contact with the ccf. the circulation chamber is formed by the depth of the ccf itself between opposing electroactive structures. multiple ccfs are assembled and compressed together to form the filter press electrolyser apparatus. when power is applied to the ccfs and electroactive structures, the reactants, once they flow into the circulation chamber with the electrolyte, undergo redox reactions to produce products that are collected and exit the electrolyser in upper flow pathways.