Rotating Electrode for Bubble Removal in Electrolysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
The efficiency of electrolysis processes is hindered by electrical resistance and energy consumption due to bubble formation and transmission resistance within the electrolytic liquid, which reduces reaction efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The use of rotating anode and cathode plates with blade structures generates centrifugal force to expel oxygen and hydrogen bubbles, improving reaction efficiency and producing high-speed fluid with micro bubbles for enhanced electrolytic effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional electrolytic plates are used, then the electrolysis process can proceed, but bubble formation on electrode surfaces increases electrical resistance and energy consumption, reducing reaction efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The electrolytic plate is designed to rotate around a rotation axis, transforming from a static to a dynamic structure. This rotation enables continuous movement of electrode surfaces through the electrolytic liquid, preventing bubble accumulation and maintaining efficient reaction conditions throughout the electrolysis process
Solution Approach 2:
Bubbles formed on the electrode surfaces are extracted and removed from the system through the rotation mechanism. The rotating electrolytic plate allows bubbles to be separated from the electrode surfaces and expelled from the electrolytic chamber, eliminating the harmful bubble resistance effect
2Productivity
If rotating electrolytic plates are used to remove bubbles, then reaction efficiency improves, but the device complexity increases due to additional rotating mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation function and electrolysis function are merged into a single integrated component. The electrolytic plate itself serves as both the electrochemical reaction surface and the rotating element, eliminating the need for separate bubble removal mechanisms and reducing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating electrolytic plate performs multiple functions simultaneously: it serves as the electrochemical reaction surface, the bubble removal mechanism, and the fluid circulation pump. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed in the system
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 approach significantly enhances electrolysis reaction efficiency by removing bubbles and allowing for simultaneous electrolytic fluid pumping and separation, improving the production of oxygen and hydrogen while maintaining reaction efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
the centrifugal force generated by rotating anode and cathode plates having blade structures formed thereon are utilized to throw the oxygen bubbles formed on the surface of the anode and hydrogen bubbles formed on the surface of the cathode out of the electrolytic device
Implementation Method 2
The primary electrical resistance and energy consumption during the electrolysis process are caused due to the bubble effect and transmission resistance of the material/ions within the electrolytic liquid
Implementation Method 3
the technology for generating hydrogen by using the water as a source for electrolytic reaction
Implementation Method 4
The electrode device has a fluid inlet for drawing the electrolytic fluid flowing therein through a negative pressure generated by a high-speed rotation of the electrode device
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AI summary
The present invention provides a pump device comprising a housing and a electrode device. The housing has an inlet and an outlet arranged at a side of the housing for allowing a first flow flowing into the housing. The electrode device is arranged in the housing, and comprises a rotating body having a fluid inlet, a plurality of first flow channels, at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode. The rotating body is driven to rotate thereby generating a negative pressure for drawing the first fluid into the plurality of first flow channels through the fluid inlet such that the first fluid is reacted with the first and second electrodes thereby generating micro bubbles and is exhausted from the plurality of first flow channels. The first flow having micro bubbles are exhausted from the housing through the outlet.