Electrolysis Device Multi-Layer Mesh Electrode Array
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrolysis devices face challenges in reducing manufacturing costs, improving electrolysis efficiency, and enhancing hydrogen gas yield.
Innovation Solution
The electrolysis device features a tank with a multi-layered structure comprising mesh electrode parts and diaphragm parts, allowing electrolyte to pass through alternately, with anode and cathode electrodes spaced apart for efficient electrolysis, and a discharge part with an inclined diaphragm to enhance gas flow rate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a complex electrode array structure is used, then electrolysis efficiency may be improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode array is segmented into multiple electrode units, each comprising mesh electrodes and diaphragms arranged in alternating layers. This segmentation allows the complex electrolysis function to be achieved through multiple simple, repetitive units rather than a single complex structure, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency while maintaining manufacturing simplicity and cost-effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a traditional planar electrode arrangement to a three-dimensional stacked configuration with alternating mesh electrodes and diaphragms. This dimensional change increases the effective electrode surface area and electrolyte flow paths without significantly increasing the footprint, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency while keeping the structure manufacturable through standard stacking procedures
2Productivity
If mesh electrodes with through holes are used, then electrolyte flow and gas discharge are improved, but electrode strength decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The mesh electrodes are constructed using flexible wire mesh structures that provide sufficient mechanical strength while incorporating through-holes for electrolyte flow. The mesh configuration allows the electrodes to maintain structural integrity despite the perforations, achieving both improved electrolyte circulation and adequate mechanical strength
Solution Approach 2:
The electrode assembly combines mesh electrodes with diaphragms to create a composite structure. The mesh electrodes provide electrical conductivity and structural framework, while the diaphragms provide additional mechanical support and control electrolyte flow, together achieving both flow efficiency and structural strength
3Productivity
If diaphragm parts are added to control flow paths, then gas discharge efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The diaphragm parts are merged with the mesh electrode units to form integrated alternating layers. Rather than adding separate complex flow control mechanisms, the diaphragms are combined with the electrode structure itself, achieving gas discharge efficiency through the layered configuration while minimizing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses multiple identical units of mesh electrodes and diaphragms stacked in repetition. This copying approach allows complex flow control functionality to be achieved through simple, repetitive units that are easy to manufacture and assemble, thereby improving gas discharge efficiency without proportionally increasing device complexity
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 simplifies the electrode array, reduces manufacturing costs, improves electrolysis efficiency, and increases hydrogen gas yield by optimizing current density and gas flow.
Implementation Method 1
electrolysis part provided inside the tank, and formed of multiple layers in which a plurality of mesh electrode parts and a plurality of diaphragm parts are alternately formed so that the electrolyte sequentially passes through the parts
Implementation Method 2
The anode mesh electrode and the cathode mesh electrode have a plurality of through holes so that the electrolyte passes therethrough, and formed of a conductor transmitting electricity
Implementation Method 3
The discharge part is formed by an upper diaphragm provided in an upward inclining manner toward the discharge hole, and is provided with the solvent flowing along an outside of the discharge hole so as to increase a flow rate of discharged gas
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is an electrolytic electrolysis device. According to an embodiment, the electrolytic electrolysis device includes: a tank in which a solvent is supplied through an inlet in a first side thereof, is stored therein, and then is discharged through an outlet in a second side thereof, and an electrolyte is input through an entrance formed in a third side thereof; an electrolysis part formed inside the tank and formed of multiple layers in which a plurality of mesh electrode parts and a plurality of diaphragm parts are alternately formed so that the electrolyte sequentially passes; and a discharge part in which a discharge hole is formed so that an electrolyzed gas in an upper portion of the electrolysis part is discharged.