Electrolysis Apparatus with Segmented Electrode Channels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fluid electrolysis apparatuses face inefficiencies in electrolysis due to non-uniform electrode spacing, leading to incomplete fluid electrolysis and increased size and manufacturing costs, with leakage issues from thermal deformation and power connection parts.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus alternately arranges electrode plates at uniform intervals to form channels, incorporates a heat-resistant gasket to prevent leakage, and uses conductive connection terminals for secure power application, ensuring uniform electrolysis and reducing size and costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a pair of electrodes for electrolysis are arranged to face each other with increased separation distance according to the size or capacity of an electrolytic cell, then the electrolytic cell can accommodate larger sizes or capacities, but electrolysis may not be uniformly performed throughout an inside of the electrolytic cell and thus the electrolysis efficiency of a fluid may be greatly degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode structure is segmented into multiple electrode plates arranged in sequence, creating multiple channels for fluid passage. This segmentation allows the electrolytic cell to maintain high electrolysis efficiency across larger volumes by dividing the electrolysis process into multiple uniform channels, preventing the efficiency degradation that occurs with single-pair electrode configurations in large cells.
2Productivity
If a required electrolysis capacity is great, then the electrolysis capacity can be increased, but the size of an electrolysis electrode needs to be increased accordingly and thus there was a problem that the overall size and manufacturing costs of the electrolysis apparatus increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions from a single large electrode configuration to a multi-plate arrangement that utilizes the third dimension (depth/layering) to increase electrolysis capacity. Multiple electrode plates are arranged in sequence to form multiple channels, allowing the apparatus to achieve high electrolysis capacity without proportionally increasing the overall apparatus size, as the capacity increase is achieved through stacking rather than lateral expansion.
3Length of stationary object
If the separation distance between electrodes is increased to accommodate larger electrolytic cell sizes, then the cell can handle larger capacities, but electrolysis uniformity deteriorates and electrolysis efficiency is greatly degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode system is segmented into multiple electrode plates with controlled spacing, creating multiple channels where each channel maintains appropriate electrode separation for uniform electrolysis. This segmentation allows the overall cell to be large while each local channel maintains the precision needed for uniform electrolysis, solving the contradiction between large size and electrolysis uniformity.
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 configuration enhances electrolysis efficiency, ensures uniform fluid electrolysis, reduces apparatus size and manufacturing costs, and prevents leakage through thermal deformation and power connection management.
Implementation Method 1
electrolysis refers to an oxidation-reduction reaction of an electrolyte fluid caused by using electrical energy
Implementation Method 2
electrolysis refers to an oxidation-reduction reaction of an electrolyte fluid caused by using electrical energy
Implementation Method 3
interposing a gasket for preventing thermal deformation of the body between an outermost electrode plate and an inner surface of the body
Data Source
AI summary
A fluid electrolysis apparatus includes: a body part which includes an inlet port and an outlet port formed thereon and is provided with an inner space through which a fluid introduced through the inlet port passes to be discharged through the outlet port; an electrode part mounted in the inner space and including a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate, to which external powers of opposite polarity are applied, respectively, wherein the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate are alternately arranged while being spaced apart from each other, to form a plurality of fluid channels between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate; and a conductive connection terminal part integrally formed with the body part so that at least a portion of a body thereof is embedded in the body part to apply external power to the electrode.