Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240200215). WATER ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS simplified abstract
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WATER ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Toshiaki Kusakari of Sunto-gun (JP)
WATER ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240200215 titled 'WATER ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a water electrolysis apparatus that generates hydrogen by electrolyzing water using a stack of electrolysis cells. The apparatus includes paths for water supply and hydrogen flow, as well as a gas-liquid separator for separating oxygen and water from the discharged fluid.
- The water electrolysis apparatus consists of a stack of multiple electrolysis cells.
- It has a water supply side path for supplying water to the electrolysis stack.
- There is a hydrogen side path for the flow of generated hydrogen.
- A gas-liquid separator is included in the water supply side path for separating oxygen and water.
- A dilution gas mixer is provided for mixing a dilution gas between the electrolysis stack and the gas-liquid separator.
Potential Applications: 1. Industrial hydrogen production. 2. Fuel cell technology. 3. Renewable energy storage.
Problems Solved: 1. Efficient hydrogen generation. 2. Separation of oxygen and water. 3. Improved electrolysis process.
Benefits: 1. Clean hydrogen production. 2. Enhanced electrolysis efficiency. 3. Reduced environmental impact.
Commercial Applications: Hydrogen fuel production for transportation, energy storage for renewable sources, and industrial applications.
Questions about Water Electrolysis Apparatus: 1. How does the gas-liquid separator improve the efficiency of the electrolysis process? 2. What are the potential environmental benefits of using hydrogen as a clean fuel source?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on improving the durability and cost-effectiveness of water electrolysis technology for widespread commercial adoption.
Original Abstract Submitted
a water electrolysis apparatus for obtaining hydrogen by electrolyzing water with a water electrolysis cell includes a water electrolysis stack having a plurality of water electrolysis cells, a water supply side path which is a path for supplying water to the water electrolysis stack, and a hydrogen side path through which hydrogen generated in the water electrolysis stack flows, and a gas-liquid separator for gas-liquid separation of a fluid containing oxygen and water discharged from the water electrolysis stack is provided in the water supply side path, and a dilution gas mixer for mixing a dilution gas between the water electrolysis stack and the gas-liquid separator is provided.
