A quinone-based flow battery stores electrical energy through reversible protonation of organic molecules to hydroquinones.
Rib cushioning prevents sealing line pressure drop from elastic deformation, extending service life.
Inclined intermixing plates auto-center electrode plates during assembly, preventing bag damage from manual handling while reducing terminal size and weight.
Curved inner battery cover surfaces redirect droplets via vibration to mix stratified electrolyte and extend lead-acid battery life.
A flow battery electrode assembly uses a conductive spacer to connect impermeable and permeable metal electrodes for electrical continuity.
A hollow mixing element with a thin flow channel circulates electrolyte through communicating tubes.
Thermal convection currents mix the electrolyte while a temperature sensor detects level changes, eliminating complex mechanical mixing devices.
A battery module receiving apparatus inserts heat transfer plates between cell slots to conduct thermal energy away from the cells.
A flow battery power converter charges electrolytes in parallel cells and pumps fluid to series cells for voltage generation.
Standardized modular reservoirs expand redox flow battery capacity without redesigning infrastructure complexity.
A fuel cell separator uses varying section modulus to maintain electrode contact under stacking loads.
Pre-filling the electrochemical cell with liquid anolyte and catholyte eliminates circulation delays, enabling rapid response to power demands.
Capillary tubes circulate electrolyte through half cells, reducing shunt currents and manufacturing complexity.
A cell frame features a thin region with gradually decreasing thickness at the outer periphery to prevent corner damage during stacking.
A molten carbonate fuel cell separator integrates anode, cathode, and reforming channels within stacked steel sheets to consolidate gas flow paths.
Selective electrodes in a mixing entropy battery extract energy from salinity gradients, overcoming membrane fouling and low efficiency.
Wall elements segment cell chambers to mix electrolyte while containing sludge, preventing short circuits from acid stratification.
Vertical coolant flow through spaced battery modules removes heat while enabling compact vehicle installation.
Discontinuous ceramic caulk application prevents electrolyte migration and gas leakage while maintaining electrical isolation.
A freewheeling expander recovers mechanical energy from cathode exhaust to power the compressor shaft.
Metal separator flow fields use asymmetric groove counts with uniform depth to maintain consistent pressure loss across the fuel cell stack.
Vertical flow paths in stacked unit cells increase oxygen partial pressure and minimize electrolyte volatilization.
Porous insulation member with flow passage enables electrolyte circulation, preventing stagnation while maintaining electrical isolation.
An external fluid drainer removes zinc dendrites from the electrolyte, preventing shape change while sustaining high energy density.
Preset contact pad arrangements in a protection circuit module prevent excessive voltage application to the protection circuit, ensuring safe operation.
Opposing internally threaded elements cancel unwanted torque on the filament, enabling precise linear extrusion control in additive manufacturing.
Segmenting the electrolyte volume above electrodes with a diffusion barrier prevents acid stratification while maintaining automatic refilling.
Pyrotechnic charges heat and pressurize liquid electrolyte to overcome low-temperature viscosity, reducing rise time while maintaining reliable operation.
Staggered buffer bosses in fuel cell separators prevent electrolyte and separator deformation under load, ensuring reliable electrical conduction.
Cap assembly gas sensor detects electrolyte leakage via vapor pressure changes.
A battery flow channel and mixing trough system intermixes electrolyte layers using vehicle acceleration forces.
Vehicle motion generates inertial mixing via inclined plates, preventing specific gravity layering that accelerates pole plate corrosion.
A variable width insert in the outflow channel levels electrolyte circulation rates, resolving back pressure variations that degrade flow battery performance.
Radial flow grooves in a fuel cell plate ensure uniform reactant distribution and timely discharge of water to prevent accumulation.
A flexible bias component maintains electrolyte wicking across imperfect ceramic separators by adapting to geometric irregularities.
Nitrogen-containing additives complex elemental bromine in zinc-bromine membraneless flow cell electrolytes.
Equal-length channels in a compact fuel cell inlet distributor prevent pressure loss and ensure uniform gas delivery.
A battery electrolyte mixing apparatus uses a guide plate and labyrinth portion to increase flow velocity of the electrolyte.
A flow battery cell uses radial electrolyte distribution to improve reactant contact across permeable electrodes.
A U-type battery pack cooling structure directs coolant through opposite channels to manage thermal loads.
A hollow member passes through the battery case to facilitate coolant flow alongside electrode assemblies.
Evaporator with porous medium circulates refrigerant via capillary action, enabling uniform cooling of battery cells without power consumption.
Pyrotechnic activation forces heated electrolyte into cells, resolving slow rise times at extreme cold.
A nickel-based alloy coating on stainless steel bipolar plates reduces electrical contact resistance at the diffusion layer interface.
Combines lithium-ion and thermal cells with smart management to resolve power delivery contradictions in emplaced munitions.
A battery pack housing damper cuts oxygen supply to extinguish fires, eliminating the need for disposable capsules that require recharging.
A metal-air flow battery uses a reservoir to store discharge products outside the positive electrode.
External securing ribs fix the mixing element in various housings to reduce acid stratification without structural modifications.
A radical-ion battery converts sodium nitrite ions into free radicals for efficient energy storage.
Offset vanes on a dome-shaped diffuser disperse electrolyte flow over 360 degrees, reducing acoustic noise for better underwater vehicle discretion.