Electrolytic cells with flow diverters, systems containing the electrolytic cells, and methods of using the same

A system for treating water comprising:

• a) a plurality of electrolytic cells in fluid communication with each other, at least one of the electrolytic cells comprising:
• an inlet for receiving fluids into a first side of the electrolytic cell;
• an outlet opposite the inlet at a second side of the electrolytic cell where fluids exit the electrolytic cell;
• a cell body positioned between the inlet and the outlet, the cell body comprising a plurality of bipolar electrode plates spaced apart;
• a first space formed between the inlet and the plurality of bipolar electrode plates;
• and
• a first flow diverter positioned within the first space, the first flow diverter comprising a plurality of channels that adjusts a flow of fluids flowing into the cell body from the inlet;
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• b) a vessel or container comprising a base solution in fluid communication with at least one of the electrolytic cells.

A method of liberating hydrogen from a base solution comprising:

• a) directing a base solution into an electrolytic cell, the electrolytic cell comprising:
• an inlet for receiving fluids into a first side of the electrolytic cell;
• an outlet opposite the inlet at a second side of the electrolytic cell where fluids exit the electrolytic cell;
• a cell body positioned between the inlet and the outlet, the cell body comprising a plurality of bipolar electrode plates spaced apart;
• a first space formed between the inlet and the plurality of bipolar electrode plates;
• and
• a first flow diverter positioned within the first space, the first flow diverter comprising a plurality of channels;
• and
• b) diverting flow of the base solution with the first flow diverter;
• c) passing the base solution through the plurality of bipolar electrode plates;
• d) supplying a current to the plurality of bipolar electrode plates, and charging the bipolar electrode plates as the base solution passes through the bipolar electrode plates;
• and
• e) liberating hydrogen from the base solution.