Patent ID: 8734622
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: C25B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An electrolyte replenishment system for a modular electrolyzer having a plurality of cells each cell including a first gas production chamber and a second gas production chamber with a gas impermeable wall there between, wherein each cell is at least partially filled with an electrolyte fluid up to an operating fluid level, the electrolyte replenishment system comprising: a. a first gas receiving chamber in gaseous communication with the first gas production chamber of each cell; b. a first gas receiving chamber inlet to the first gas receiving chamber from the first gas production chamber of each cell, the first gas receiving chamber inlet at a point below the operating fluid level of the electrolyzer; c. a second gas receiving chamber adjacent the first gas receiving chamber in gaseous communication with the second gas production chamber of each cell; d. a second gas receiving chamber inlet to the second gas receiving chamber from the second gas production chamber of each cell, the second gas receiving chamber inlet at a point below the operating fluid level of the electrolyzer; e. a partial separating wall between the first as receiving chamber and the second gas receiving chamber; and f. a surface defining a fluid passageway between the first gas receiving chamber and the second gas receiving chamber, the fluid passageway below the operating fluid level of the electrolyzer.