Spiral Electrode Electrolytic Discharge for Self-Sustaining Ion Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
The efficiency of electrolysis in existing technologies, such as those described in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN110731027A, needs improvement for energy storage devices, particularly in the formation of self-electrolytic discharge circuits and ion flow induction.
Innovation Solution
An electrolytic discharge system using at least three electrodes, including a common electrode, a central electrode, and a peripheral electrode, with a spiral induction electrode that forms a magnetic field to induce ion flow and increase electric current, enhancing electrolysis efficiency by creating a self-electrolytic discharge circuit through a central switch and electrolyte, and varying radial widths of the spiral electrode for axial gradient changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If external power supply is used for electrolysis, then electrolysis reaction can be performed, but electrolysis efficiency is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-electrolytic discharge where the electrolyte and electrodes automatically generate electrical energy through electrochemical reactions without continuous external power supply. The system uses a central electrode, peripheral electrodes, and electrolyte that spontaneously produce current, making the system self-sufficient and dramatically improving electrolysis efficiency while reducing energy loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs periodic charging and discharging cycles where the power supply unit periodically charges the electrolyte-electrode system, then disconnects to allow self-electrolytic discharge. This periodic action optimizes energy utilization and maintains high electrolysis efficiency without continuous energy input.
2Reliability
If continuous external power supply is used, then electrolysis can be maintained, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary charging of the electrolyte-electrode system before disconnection, storing energy in the electrochemical system. This preliminary energy storage enables subsequent self-electrolytic discharge without continuous power supply, maintaining electrolysis reliability while dramatically reducing energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from requiring continuous external power to self-generating electrical energy through the electrochemical reactions between electrodes and electrolyte. The central and peripheral electrodes with the electrolyte form a self-sustaining energy source that maintains electrolysis continuity without additional energy input.
3Productivity
If simple electrode configuration is used, then device complexity is low, but ion flow induction capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the electrode system into a central electrode and multiple peripheral electrodes, creating distinct functional zones. This segmentation enables different electrodes to perform specialized functions in ion flow induction, significantly enhancing electrolysis efficiency while maintaining manageable device complexity through modular configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a three-dimensional electrode arrangement with central and peripheral electrodes at different spatial positions, creating multiple current paths and magnetic field distributions. This dimensional configuration greatly enhances ion flow induction capability compared to simple planar electrode setups.
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
The system achieves a significant increase in electrolysis efficiency, with the spiral induction electrode generating multiple times the electric current output without continuous energization, reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption, and enabling self-electrolytic discharge for energy storage.
Implementation Method 1
the spiral induction electrode extends spirally in an axial direction... After the self-electrolytic discharge circuit is formed, a magnetic field is formed on the spiral induction electrode through the potential difference. The magnetic field induces ions of the electrolyte to flow and become an ion flow.
Implementation Method 2
at least three electrodes that are all in contact with an electrolyte in an electrolytic tank... the adjacent common electrode and the central electrode form a self-electrolytic discharge circuit through the central switch and the electrolyte.
Implementation Method 3
a potential difference is formed between the common electrode and the central electrode due to a difference in material energy levels of the common electrode and the central electrode and/or an electrical neutrality of the electrolyte being destroyed
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AI summary
An electrolytic discharge system and method is disclosed. The method includes: forming an electrolytic circuit by connecting a peripheral switch; performing a process for destroying electrical neutrality, wherein a potential difference is formed between a common electrode and a central electrode due to a difference in material energy levels and/or an electrical neutrality of an electrolyte being destroyed, the common electrode and the central electrode form a self-electrolytic discharge circuit. Thereby, the method can produce output performance with a net energy gain.