Method and apparatus for rebalancing a REDOX flow cell system
Abstract
A rebalance cell is provided for a REDOX electrochemical system of the type with anode and cathode fluids which are aqueous HC1 solutions with two metal species in each. The rebalance cell has a cathode compartment and a chlorine compartment separated by an ion permeable membrane. By applying an electrical potential to the rebalance cell while circulating cathode fluid through the cathode compartment and while circulating an identical fluid through the chlorine compartment, any significant imbalance of the REDOX system is prevented.
- Publication:
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Report
- Pub Date:
- June 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985nasa.reptV....G
- Keywords:
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- Anodes;
- Balancing;
- Cathodes;
- Electrochemical Cells;
- Flow Distribution;
- Hydrochlorides;
- Ion Exchange Membrane Electrolytes;
- Metals;
- Redox Cells;
- Electric Batteries;
- Electric Potential;
- Energy Storage;
- Patent Applications;
- Separators;
- Stabilization;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering