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US 4,788,111 AGranted
Efficient electrical power generation system
AssigneeEltech Systems Corporation
InventorsMarilyn J. Niksa, Kenneth J. Branchick, Thomas R. Turk
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Abstract
Batteries comprising an anode and liquid electrolyte produce an electrolyte effluent which may contain a solid particulate discharge. This discharge product inhibits the efficient generation of electrical power by the battery. It has been discovered that this solid particulate discharge may be effectively and economically separated from the electrolyte on a continuous basis by a solids separation means comprising a container having an axis and an impeller. This system provides for the efficient generation of electrical power.
Claims8
An efficient, electrical power source comprising:
- at least one battery comprising a metal electrode and a liquid electrolyte containing solid particulate;
- a solid separation means comprising a container having an axis and an impeller;
- means for conveying said liquid electrolyte to said container;
- means for withdrawing solids concentrated effluent from an annulus zone of fluid within said container opposite from the end of said container containing said impeller;
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- means for withdrawing supernatent liquids from said container from a zone removed from said annuls zone, coupled with means for recycling withdrawn supernatent liquid to said battery.
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