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US 4,065,376 AGranted
Electrolytic cell
AssigneeDiamond Shamrock Corporation
InventorsAndrew Whyte, William A. Gallup, Barry A. Schenker, Robert A. Schulz
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Abstract
Disclosed is an electrolytic cell utilizing an electrolyte circulation system designed to prevent buildup of sludge within the cell compartments and to insure a greater current efficiency by reason of the even distribution of electrolyte solution flow within the cell. This electrolytic cell is particularly suited for organic electrochemical production.
Claims6
An electrolytic cell comprising:
- at least two end plates;
- a first electrode in sealing engagement with one of said end plates;
- a first electrode compartment frame in sealing engagement with said first electrode;
- at least two channels within opposing ends of said first electrode compartment frame of distribute an electrolyte solution evenly across said first electrode entire surface;
- slots milled transverse to the axis of each of said channels to provide further opening into the interior of said first electrode compartment frame to enhance the jetting action of the electrolyte across said first electrode;
- a planar separator in sealing engagement with said first electrode compartment;
- a second electrode compartment frame containing inlet and outlet ports for circulation of electrolyte solution and sealingly engaged with said planar separator;
- a second electrode element contained with the confines of said second electrode compartment frame;
- and means for impressing an electric current between said first electrode and said second electrode element.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.