US4160716A
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Method for removing an entrained gas from a liquid medium
Assignee: ELTECH INTERNATIONAL Corp
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Filing: 1978-03-30
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Granted: 1979-07-10
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Expires: 1998-03-30
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a cyclone for use in conjunction with electrolytic cells for separating a gas such as hydrogen from the electrolyte solution so as to significantly increase the efficiency of subsequent cells connected in series in a large bank of electrolytic cells. The subject cyclone is especially useful in a sea water hypochlorite electrolytic cell wherein the flow rate of electrolyte is in the range of 20 to 80 gallons per minute (75 to 300 liters per minute).
Inventors
- 👤 Russell M. Wiseman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:52
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25B; C25B15/00; B; B04; B04C; B04C5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A method for removing gaseous substances from the electrolyte flowing through a series of electrolytic cells comprising the steps of: introducing the electrolyte into a group of electrolytic cells numbering in the range of one to three connected in a series; introducing the output of the series of electrolytic cells into the top cylindrical section of a cyclone horizontally tangent to the interior surface so as to form a vortex aided by the form of the conical bottom section of the cyclone; allowing the gaseous substances to escape through an orifice in the top of the cyclone while severely restricting the flow of the electrolyte therethrough and into an exhaust system; arresting the circular flow of the electrolyte as it nears the bottom of the cyclone by means of a planar baffle attached to the interior wall of the outlet of the cyclone so as to protrude slightly into the conical bottom section; allowing the electrolyte to exit through the bottom of the cyclone with a slight back pressure to enhance separation of the gaseous substances from the electrolyte; and introducing the electrolyte with gaseous substances removed into a group of electrolytic cells numbering in the range of one to three connected in a series for further electrochemical production.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
209 words
A method for removing gaseous substances from the electrolyte flowing through a series of electrolytic cells comprising the steps of: introducing the electrolyte into a group of electrolytic cells numbering in the range of one to three connected in a series; introducing the output of the series of electrolytic cells into the top cylindrical section of a cyclone horizontally tangent to the interior surface so as to form a vortex aided by the form of the conical bottom section of the cyclone; allowing the gaseous substances to escape through an orifice in the top of the cyclone while severely restricting the flow of the electrolyte therethrough and into an exhaust system; arresting the circular flow of the electrolyte as it nears the bottom of the cyclone by means of a planar baffle attached to the interior wall of the outlet of the cyclone so as to protrude slightly into the conical bottom section; allowing the electrolyte to exit through the bottom of the cyclone with a slight back pressure to enhance separation of the gaseous substances from the electrolyte; and introducing the electrolyte with gaseous substances removed into a group of electrolytic cells numbering in the range of one to three connected in a series for further electrochemical production.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-07-09 | 1983-01-08 | 1983-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-09 | 1987-01-08 | 1987-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-09 | 1991-01-08 | 1991-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |