KR101937930B1 - Hydrogenated electrolytic cell - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a hydrogen water electrolysis tank comprise: a center block having center reaction chambers on both sides thereof; a first side block which includes a first reaction chamber facing the left center reaction chamber of the center block, and a first outlet and a first inlet to the first reaction chamber, and is arranged on the left side of the center block; a second side block which includes a second reaction chamber facing the right center reaction chamber of the center block, and a second outlet and a second inlet to the second reaction chamber, and is arranged on the right side of the center block; a relay pipe to connect the first outlet of the first side block and the second inlet of the second side block; a pair of mesh-type first electrode plates arranged in a form covering the first reaction chamber of the first side block and the left center reaction chamber of the center block; a pair of mesh-type second electrode plates arranged in a form covering the second reaction chamber of the second side block and the right center reaction chamber of the center block; a pair of hydrogen diaphragms arranged between the first and second electrode plates; and a diaphragm drying prevention means to periodically supply water to the inner side of the hydrogen diaphragms. Raw water is automatically replenished by using the water level of raw water by discharging oxygen gas produced during electrolysis, and water is continuously supplied to the hydrogen diaphragms by using supplied raw water to prevent damage such as ruptures of the hydrogen diaphragms caused by dryness.

Description

[0001] HYDROGENATED ELECTROLYTIC CELL [0002]

The present invention relates to a water electrolytic cell, and more particularly, to a hydrogen electrolytic cell in which water is periodically supplied to a hydrogen diaphragm interposed between electrode plates of an anode and a cathode to prevent damages such as rupture of the hydrogen diaphragm due to drying This is a technique related to a small number of electrolytic cells.

As a technique for electrolyzing the supplied raw water to generate hydrogen water,

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1447642 (Registered, hereinafter referred to as "Document 1"), "Hydrogen-containing electrolytic cell module with easy scalability" is proposed,

Document 1 can stack electrolytic cells in a module form by stacking expansion sets made in a block shape in accordance with the electrolytic capacity of an electrolytic cell which varies according to the treatment capacity of a water purifier or the like, The present invention is related to an easily expandable hydrogen-based electrolytic cell module in which a desired processing capacity can be obtained by stacking an expansion set as necessary.

As another technology, Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2018-0029649 (published on March 21, 2018, hereinafter referred to as "Document 2") "Hydrogen water electrolytic cell"

Reference 2 discloses that electrolysis is performed by arranging cathodes on both sides with reference to one anode, and in particular electrolysis is carried out by sending electrolyzed water in a compartment having any one of the cathodes to a compartment having the remaining cathodes So that it is possible to obtain a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide regardless of changes in temperature or flow rate.

Document 1. Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1447642 (Registered on September 29, 2014) Document 2: Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0029649 (published on March 21, 2018)

In the present invention, the hydrogen diaphragm installed for the electrolysis is dried due to evaporation of the internal raw water when the hydrogen septum is not used or moved for a long time, and the hydrogen septum is damaged such as surface rupture. And the raw water is supplied to the hydrogen diaphragm and the raw water can be automatically replenished by discharging the oxygen gas generated during the electrolysis.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hydrogen-

A center block having a center reaction chamber on each of both sides;

A first side block disposed on the left side of the center block, the first side block including a first reaction chamber facing the left center reaction chamber of the center block, and a first inlet and a first outlet into the first reaction chamber;

A second reaction chamber that faces the right center reaction chamber of the center block, and a second side block disposed on the right side of the center block, the second side chamber including a second inlet and a second outlet to the second reaction chamber;

A relay pipe interconnecting the first outlet of the first side block and the second inlet of the second side block;

A pair of mesh-type first electrode plates arranged to cover the first reaction chamber of the first side block and each of the left center reaction chambers of the center block;

A pair of mesh-type second electrode plates disposed in a manner covering the right side center reaction chamber of the center block and the second reaction chamber of the second side block, respectively;

A pair of hydrogen diaphragms disposed between the first electrode plates and the second electrode plates; And

Diaphragm drying preventing means for periodically supplying moisture to the inner surface of each of the hydrogen diaphragms;

And a control unit.

In the hydrogen-containing electrolytic bath according to the present invention,

It is possible to automatically replenish the raw water supply by using the water level of the raw water due to the discharge of the oxygen gas generated during the electrolysis and to continuously supply the water to the hydrogen septum by using the raw water thus supplied, Which is the most effective to prevent damage such as rupture.

In addition, there is an effect that the flow of raw water can be dispersed in the inner wall of the reaction chamber where electrolysis is performed, so that the efficiency of generating hydrogen water can be improved.

In addition, when water is supplied to the outside, nano bubbles can be generated and supplied through the flow path structure inside the nozzle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing a bonded three-dimensional structure of a hydrogen-
Fig. 2 is a side view of Fig. 1,
3 is an exploded stereoscopic view showing a hydrogen-water electrolyzer according to the present invention,
4 is a three-dimensional view showing the center block,
5 is a side view showing the center block,
6 is a three-dimensional view showing a first side block,
7 is a three-dimensional view showing the second side block,
8 is a front view showing the structure of a hydrogen-containing electrolytic cell according to the present invention,
9 is a view for showing the operating state of the diaphragm drying preventing means.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Prior to this, terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed as limited to ordinary or dictionary terms, and the inventor should appropriately interpret the concepts of the terms appropriately It should be interpreted in accordance with the meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle that it can be defined. Therefore, the embodiments described in the present specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to represent all of the technical ideas of the present invention. Therefore, various equivalents It should be understood that water and variations may be present.

3, the first side block side is designated as the left side or the left side, and the second side block side is referred to as the right side or the right side.

1 to 9, a hydrogen-containing electrolyzer according to the present invention comprises:

A first side plate 20, a second side block 30, a relay tube 40, a first electrode plate 50, a second electrode plate 60, a hydrogen diaphragm 70, , And diaphragm drying preventing means (80).

Looking at each configuration,

The center block 10

As shown in Figs. 1 to 5,

A center reaction chamber 11 formed on both side surfaces,

As shown in Fig.

At this time, the center reaction chamber 11 is formed as a rectangular space recessed inward.

4 and 5, the center block 10 further includes a plurality of protrusions 12 protruding from upper and lower sides of the center reaction chamber 11 on both sides of the center block 10.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10 is provided with a concave-convex center guide 13 disposed at a predetermined interval in the front and back so as to form a passage therebetween. So that the flow of raw water is guided along the center guide 13.

The center block 10 further includes a stand 14 to support the lower end of the center block 10 for its standing.

The first side block 20

As shown in Figs. 1 to 3 and 6,

Which is disposed on the left side of the center block 10,

A first reaction chamber 21 facing the left center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10,

The first inlet 22 and the first outlet 23 into the first reaction chamber 21,

As shown in FIG.

At this time, the first reaction chamber (21) is a rectangular space recessed inward and has a size corresponding to the center reaction chamber (11).

6 is a right side three-dimensional configuration diagram, and the first side block 20 is arranged along the periphery of the first reaction chamber 21 Further comprising at least two first mounting grooves (25) for the insertion of at least two first gaskets (24).

8, the first inlet 22 is disposed on the upper side of the first side block 20 and communicates with the first reaction chamber 21 and is connected to a raw water supply pipe or the like, The first outlet 23 is disposed on the lower side of the first side block 20 and communicates with the first reaction chamber 21 and one end of the relay pipe 40 is connected.

The raw water flowing into the first inlet 22 is filled in the first reaction chamber 21 and drained to the first outlet 23 and supplied to the relay pipe 40.

The first side block 20 is coupled to the center block 10 by means of bolts or the like and the first gasket 24 inserted into the first mounting groove 25 is inserted into the center block 10, Thereby preventing leakage to the contact surface between the first side block 20 and the center block 10.

The first side block 20 is formed with a first projection insertion groove 26 into which the projection 12 located at one side of the center block 10 facing the first side block 20 is inserted The first side block 20 and the center block 10 are easily assembled together.

The second side block 30

As shown in Figs. 1 to 3 and 7,

Which is disposed on the right side of the center block 10,

A second reaction chamber 31 facing the right center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10, and

The second inlet (32) and the second outlet (33) to the second reaction chamber (31)

As shown in FIG.

The second reaction chamber 31 has a rectangular space recessed inwardly as the first reaction chamber 21 of the first side block 20 and has a size corresponding to the center reaction chamber 11 .

7 is a left side three-dimensional configuration diagram, and [B] in FIG. 7 is a right side three-dimensional configuration diagram, and the second side block 30 extends along the periphery of the second reaction chamber 31 And at least two second mounting grooves 35 for insertion of at least two second gaskets 34. [

8, the second inlet 32 is disposed on the lower side of the second side block 30 and communicates with the second reaction chamber 31, and the other end of the relay tube 40 And the second outlet 33 is disposed on the upper side of the second side block 30 and communicates with the second reaction chamber 31 and a nozzle 90 for draining to the outside is connected do.

As a result, raw water including the raw water introduced into the second inlet 32, that is, hydrogen generated by electrolysis is filled in the second reaction chamber 31 and drained to the second outlet 33.

The second side block 30 is coupled to the center block 10 by bolts or the like and the second gasket 34 inserted into the second mounting groove 35 is inserted into the center block 10, Thereby preventing leakage to the contact surface between the second side block 30 and the center block 10.

The second side block 30 is inserted into the second side block 30 so that the protrusion 12 located on the other side of the center block 10 facing the second side block 30 is inserted into the second side block 30. [ By forming the two protrusion insertion grooves 36, it is easy to set the correct position when the second side block 30 and the center block 10 are assembled together.

The first reaction chamber (21) of the first side block (20) and the second reaction chamber (31) of the second side block (30) are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance The first and second side guides 27 and 37 and the at least two first and second intermediate passages 28 and 38 are disposed so as to cross the side guides 27 and 37, The raw water can be dispersed and flowed to increase the efficiency of producing hydrogen water during electrolysis.

The relay tube (40)

As shown in Fig. 8,

And a tubular structure in which one end is connected to the first outlet 23 of the first side block 20 and the other end is connected to the second inlet 32 of the second side block 30. [

The first electrode plate 50

As shown in Figure 3,

The first reaction chamber 21 of the first side block 20 and the left center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10 are formed in a mesh type structure, Respectively.

At this time, the first electrode plate 50 located on the first reaction chamber 21 side of the first side block 20 is supplied with the negative electrode power, and the negative electrode power is applied to the left side center reaction chamber 11 side of the center block 10 And the first electrode plate 50 positioned thereon is supplied with positive power.

The second electrode plate (60)

As shown in Figure 3,

And a pair of mesh-type spherical parts arranged in a manner covering the right-side center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10 and the second reaction chamber 31 of the second side block 30, respectively.

At this time, the second electrode plate 60 located on the second reaction chamber 31 side of the second side block 30 is supplied with negative power and is supplied to the center reaction chamber 11 side of the center block 10 And the second electrode plate 60 positioned thereon is supplied with positive power.

The hydrogen diaphragm 70

As shown in Figure 3,

And are disposed between the first electrode plates 50 and between the second electrode plates 60 to form a pair.

At this time, the hydrogen diaphragm 70 is a semipermeable membrane having a charge, and is made of a conventional technique used for separating ions while electrical transfer of ions occurs through the outer membrane of the electric field.

The diaphragm drying preventing means (80)

As shown in Fig. 9,

For periodically supplying water to the inner surface of each hydrogen diaphragm 70,

A housing 81 integrally installed at the upper end of the center block 10,

A raw water supply hole 82 provided at one side of the upper end of the housing 81,

.

At this time, the housing (81)

An inner receiving portion 811 provided at the upper end of the center block 10,

A flow hole 812 for interconnecting the accommodating portion 811 and the center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10,

.

The housing 81 is made up of two powder pieces 81A and 81B divided in the upper and lower parts and the powders 81A and 81B are assembled to each other by bolts or the like. It is preferable that a gasket or the like is provided on the contact face of the first and second contact portions 81A and 81B.

The accommodating portion 811 has a hollow cylindrical space structure and the pair of flow holes 812 are disposed in front of and behind the bottom of the accommodating portion 811.

The raw water supplied through the raw water supply hole 82 is filled into the accommodating portion 811 and is supplied into the center reaction chamber 11 through the flow hole 812 and is supplied to the center reaction chamber 11 side That is, the adjacent first and second electrode plates 50 and 60, to supply moisture to the respective hydrogen diaphragms 70.

On the other hand, the diaphragm drying preventing means 80

A valve body 83 mounted in the raw water supply hole 82 and having an internal flow path,

An ascending / descending member 84 disposed on the flow inlet side of the valve body 83,

The valve body 83 is rotatably coupled to the valve body 83 and is disposed in the receiving portion 811. When the water level of the raw water filled in the receiving portion 811 rises, A baffle 85 for guiding the inlet to block,

A vent 86 provided at the other end of the upper portion of the housing 81 for discharging oxygen gas generated during the electrolysis,

.

9, the water level of the raw water filled in the accommodating portion 811 is gradually lowered when oxygen gas is discharged into the vent 86, and the valve body 83 by the boom 85, As shown in Fig. 9 [A], the raw water is automatically replenished.

Meanwhile, the water electrolytic bath according to the present invention further includes a nozzle 90,

The nozzle (90)

As shown in Fig. 8,

And is connected to the second outlet 33 of the second side block 30,

The outlet passage 92 is formed so as to be smaller than the inlet passage 91 and smaller in diameter than the inlet passage 91. The outlet passage 92 has a smaller diameter than the inlet passage 91, And has a cross-sectional spatial structure of right-eye light.

As a result, the hydrogen water drained through the second outlet 33 of the second side block 30 flows into the inlet passage 91 of the nozzle 90, passes through the outlet passage 92, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > nanoparticle < / RTI > size.

While the present invention has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. Various modifications and changes thereto may be made by those skilled in the art. The present invention is not limited thereto.

10: Center block
11: center reaction chamber
12: projection
13: Center Guide
14: Stand
20: first side block
21: First reaction chamber
22: First intake
23: 1st outlet
24: First gasket
25: first mounting groove
26: first projection insertion groove
27: 1st side guide
28: first relay passage
30: second side block
31: Second reaction chamber
32: Second intake
33: 2nd outlet
34: Second gasket
35: second mounting groove
36: second projection insertion groove
37: Second side guide
38: Second relay passage
40: Relay tube
50: first electrode plate
60: second electrode plate
70: Hydrogen diaphragm
80: diaphragm drying preventing means
81: Housing
81A, 81B: Powder
811:
812: Distribution hole
82: raw water supply hole
83: Valve body
84:
85: Bore
86: Vent
90: Nozzle
91:
92: Outlet Euro

Claims (7)

A center block 10 having center reaction chambers 11 on both sides thereof;
A first reaction chamber 21 facing the left center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10 and a first reaction chamber 21 and a first reaction chamber 21 and a first reaction chamber 21, A first side block (20) disposed on the left side of the center block (10);
A second reaction chamber 31 that faces the right center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10 and a second inlet 32 and a second outlet 33 to the second reaction chamber 31, A second side block (30) disposed on the right side of the center block (10);
A relay pipe (40) interconnecting the first outlet (23) of the first side block (20) and the second inlet (32) of the second side block (30);
A pair of mesh-type first electrode plates 50 disposed so as to cover the first reaction chamber 21 of the first side block 20 and the left center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10, ;
A pair of mesh-type second electrode plates 60 disposed so as to cover each of the right-side center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10 and the second reaction chamber 31 of the second side block 30, ;
A pair of hydrogen diaphragms (70) disposed between the first electrode plates (50) and the second electrode plates (60); And
Diaphragm drying preventing means (80) for periodically supplying water to the inner surface of each hydrogen diaphragm (70);
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The diaphragm drying preventing means 80 is installed at the upper end of the center block 10 and has a flow hole 812 for interconnecting the inner receiving portion 811 and the center reaction chamber 11 of the center block 10 A raw water supply hole 82 provided at one side of the upper end of the housing 81 for supplying raw water to the receiving portion 811 and a raw water supply hole 82 mounted on the raw water supply hole 82, A valve body 83 having a valve body 83 and an ascending and descending member 84 disposed on the flow passage inlet side of the valve body 83, A boom 85 for guiding the flow passage inlet of the valve body 83 to be pushed by pushing the ascending / descending body 84 when the raw water filled in the receiving portion 811 rises, And a vent (86) for discharging oxygen gas generated during electrolysis,
When the oxygen gas is discharged into the vent 86, the water level of the raw water filled in the accommodating portion 811 is gradually lowered so that the flow path of the valve body 83 by the boom 85 is gradually opened, And,
An inlet passage 91 and an outlet passage 92 which are connected to the second outlet 33 of the second side block 30 and are connected to each other are formed in the outlet passage 92. The inlet passage 92 has an inlet- Further comprising a nozzle (90) having a cross-sectional spatial structure of narrow-width light that is narrower than the inlet flow path (91) and gradually increases in diameter toward the outlet side,
The housing 81 is composed of two powders 81A and 81B divided in the upper and lower portions,
The center block 10 has a plurality of protrusions 12 protruding from both sides of the center reaction chamber 11 on the upper and lower sides of the center reaction chamber 11,
The first side block 20 is formed with a first projection insertion groove 26 into which the projection 12 located at one side of the center block 10 facing the first side block 20 is inserted ,
The second side block 30 is formed with a second projection insertion groove 36 into which the projection 12 located on the other side opposite to the second side block 30 of the center block 10 is inserted ,
Wherein the center block (10) is provided with a stand (14) for supporting the lower end thereof.
delete delete delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the center reaction chamber (11) of the center block (10) is provided with a concavo-convex center guide (13) arranged at a predetermined interval in the front and rear so as to form a passage therebetween.
The method according to claim 1,
The first reaction chamber 21 of the first side block 20 and the second reaction chamber 31 of the second side block 30 are provided with projections and depressions Two first and second side guides 27 and 37 and two or more first and second intermediate passages 28 and 38 arranged to cross the respective side guides 27 and 37 Characterized in that the water electrolytic bath. delete

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