18047757. HYDROGEN SULFIDE CONVERSION simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
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HYDROGEN SULFIDE CONVERSION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yahya T. Al-janabi of Al-Qatif (SA)
Ahmad D. Hammad of Dhahran (SA)
HYDROGEN SULFIDE CONVERSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18047757 titled 'HYDROGEN SULFIDE CONVERSION
The abstract describes a patent application for a process that provides power to an electrochemical cell to facilitate the electrolysis of hydrogen sulfide to produce sulfur and protons on the anode side, and the reduction of protons to produce hydrogen on the cathode side.
- Hydrogen sulfide in a liquid state is flowed to the anode side of the electrochemical cell.
- The hydrogen sulfide in the anode side is maintained at a supercritical state by controlling the operating temperature and pressure.
- Power provided to the cell enables the electrolysis of hydrogen sulfide to produce sulfur and protons on the anode side.
- Power provided to the cell also facilitates the reduction of protons to produce hydrogen on the cathode side.
- A membrane separates the anode side from the cathode side, preventing the flow of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur while allowing hydrogen cations to pass through.
- Sulfur is flowed out of the anode side, while hydrogen is flowed out of the cathode side.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in the production of sulfur and hydrogen for various industrial applications. - It could also be applied in energy storage systems utilizing hydrogen as a fuel source.
Problems Solved: - The technology provides a more efficient and environmentally friendly way to produce sulfur and hydrogen compared to traditional methods.
Benefits: - Reduced environmental impact - Increased efficiency in sulfur and hydrogen production
Commercial Applications: - Potential commercial applications include sulfur production for industrial processes and hydrogen fuel production for energy storage systems.
Prior Art: - No specific information on prior art related to this technology is provided in the abstract.
Frequently Updated Research: - There is no information on frequently updated research related to this technology in the abstract.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the supercritical state of hydrogen sulfide in the anode side contribute to the efficiency of the electrolysis process? 2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up this technology for industrial applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
Power is provided to an electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell includes an anode side and a cathode side. Hydrogen sulfide in a liquid state is flowed to the anode side. An operating temperature and an operating pressure are maintained within the anode side, such that the hydrogen sulfide in the anode side is at a supercritical state. Providing power to the electrochemical cell facilitates electrolysis of the hydrogen sulfide to produce sulfur and protons on the anode side. Providing power to the electrochemical cell facilitates reduction of protons to produce hydrogen on the cathode side. A membrane separating the anode side from the cathode side prevents flow of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur from passing through the membrane while allowing hydrogen cations to pass through the membrane. Sulfur is flowed out of the anode side. Hydrogen is flowed out of the cathode side.
