Electrochemical Reactor Circulation and Electrode Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrochemical reaction devices face challenges in increasing product yield due to the cylindrical shape of the reactor, which limits the electrode area and mounting space, resulting in low product yield and potential explosions from gas buildup.
Innovation Solution
The electrochemical reaction device incorporates a circulation part that sprays the mixed solution using nozzles, allowing for continuous flow without a stirrer, and designs the electrodes to fit the reactor shape, enabling a larger electrode area and relative movement to remove gas, thus preventing explosions and enhancing product yield.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a stirrer is provided inside the reactor for mixing, then mixing is achieved, but the mounting space for electrode part is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the stirrer from inside the reactor and extracts the mixing function to an external circulation system. The circulation pump and circulation passage allow the mixed solution to be circulated outside the reactor, eliminating the space occupied by a stirrer while maintaining effective mixing through continuous circulation and spray.
2Device complexity
If the reactor has a cylindrical shape, then structural simplicity is achieved, but the electrode area is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the three-dimensional space within the cylindrical reactor more effectively by arranging electrode parts not only horizontally but also vertically. The circulation system allows solution to spray onto electrode surfaces from multiple angles, increasing the effective reaction area without changing the reactor's cylindrical shape.
3Productivity
If electrode area is increased to improve product yield, then product yield increases, but mounting space becomes insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode part is divided into multiple electrode pieces arranged in sequence within the reactor. This segmentation allows the total electrode area to be increased by adding more electrode elements rather than enlarging single electrodes, which would consume excessive mounting space. Each electrode piece contributes to the overall reaction capacity.
4Device complexity
If mixed solution stagnates inside the reactor, then simple structure is maintained, but electrochemical reaction efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a continuous circulation system where the mixed solution is constantly pumped out and sprayed back into the reactor. This continuous motion prevents stagnation and ensures that fresh solution continuously contacts the electrode surfaces, maintaining high reaction efficiency without requiring complex internal mixing mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This design increases product yield by providing a larger electrode area and preventing gas explosions, ensuring continuous solution circulation and efficient electrochemical reactions.
Implementation Method 1
a circulation pump provided on the first circulation passage and circulating the mixed solution inside the reactor sequentially through the first circulation passage, the branch portion, and the plurality of second circulation passages to flow into the reactor
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of spray nozzles disposed at a lower portion of the reactor lid, communicating with the plurality of second circulation passages, and each of which having, on a lower surface thereof, a plurality of spray ports through which the circulated mixed solution is sprayed
Implementation Method 3
an electrode part applying electricity to a mixed solution inside the reactor to react the mixed solution to produce a product
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AI summary
Proposed is an electrochemical reaction device that generates products by subjecting a mixed solution inside a reactor to an electrochemical reaction using an electrode part. More particularly, proposed is an electrochemical reaction device that can increase the yield of products produced by an electrochemical reaction inside a reactor and prevent an explosion caused by residual gas during maintenance.