US3616334A
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Electrically and chemically coupled power generator and hydrogen generator
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1968-07-05
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Granted: 1971-10-26
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Expires: 1988-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A solid oxygen-ion electrolyte cell electrically and chemically coupled with a thermal power generator is described wherein the generation of hydrogen is coulometric with respect to current received by the solid oxygen-ion electrolyte cell from the power generator. Hydrocarbon fuel is consumed in the thermal power generator to produce steam and generate electrical power. Both of these products are supplied to the solid oxygen-ion electrolyte cell wherein dissociation of the steam for the generation of hydrogen gas is carried on. A particular application of this invention described is the conversion of coal to ammonia.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter W Aker
- 👤 Dale H Brown
- 👤 Henry S Spacil
- 👤 Donald W White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:58
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01C; C01C1/00; C01C1/02; C01C1/04; C01C1/0405; C25; C25B; C25B1/00; C25B1/01; C25B1/02; C25B1/04; C25B9/00; C25B9/17; F; F01; F01K; F01K23/00; F01K23/02; F01K23/06; F01K23/064; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/36; Y02P; Y02P20/00; Y02P20/50; Y02P20/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
14 words
said means for vaporizing water being in flow communication with said second electrode and
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus for the production of hydrogen by the dissociation of water vapor substantially as recited in claim 1 wherein the solid oxygen-ion electrolyte material is stabilized zirconia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
said mechanical power producing means being in flow communication with said first electrode and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
said means for vaporizing water being in flow communication with said second electrode and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
said power-generating means being electrically connected to both said electrodes to establish a path for the flow of electrons from said power-generating means to said first electrode and from said second electrode back to said power-generating means, f. a compressor in flow communication with said first electrode to compress hydrogen received therefrom, g. a source of nitrogen and h. means for converting hydrogen-nitrogen mixtures to ammonia,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
said power-generating means being electrically connected to both said electrodes to establish a path for the flow of electrons from said power-generating means to said first electrode and from said second electrode back to said power-generating means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus for the production of hydrogen by the dissociation of water vapor substantially as recited in claim 1 wherein the solid oxygen-ion electrolyte cell is one of a plurality of cells comprising a hollow-center cell stack.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
said power-generating means being electrically connected to both said electrodes to establish a path for the flow of electrons from said power generating means to said first electrode and from said second electrode back to said power generating means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
97 words
Apparatus for the production of hydrogen by the dissociation of water vapor comprising in combination: a. means for vaporizing water by the combustion of hydrocarbon fuel, b. means in flow communication with said vaporizing means for producing mechanical power from the flow of vaporized water therethrough, c. direct current power generating means mechanically driven by said means for producing mechanical power, d. a solid oxygen-ion electrolyte cell comprising a first electrode and a second electrode in contact with opposite faces of a layer of substantially nonporous solid oxygen-ion electrolyte material and e. a source of reducing gas,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus for the production of hydrogen by the dissociation of water vapor substantially as recited in claim 4 wherein the solid oxygen-ion electrolyte material is stabilized zirconia.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus for the production of hydrogen by the Dissociation of water vapor substantially as recited in claim 4 wherein the solid oxygen-ion electrolyte cell is one of a plurality of cells comprising a hollow-center cell stack.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus for the production of ammonia from coal comprising in combination: a. means for the conversion of coal to a reducing gas mixture containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, b. a solid oxygen-ion electrolyte cell comprising a first electrode and a second electrode in contact with opposite faces of a layer of substantially nonporous solid oxygen-ion electrolyte material,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |