Apparatus and method for electronic decomposition of water into

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1986-01-06

1987-06-30

Andrews, R. L.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Processes and products

Electrostatic field or electrical discharge

204129, 204130, 204149, 204275, 204278, 204240R, 204228, 204291, 204292, 204294, 204 84, C23P 130

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046768785

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for the electronic decomposition of water into its component free radical parts and free electrons. In a cell containing an aqueous fluid, an electromotive force is applied to a positive charge storage core, insulated with semi-conductive material, and a conducting cathodic connector having a limited electrolysis bridge therebetween thereby inducing the formation of an aqueous condenser, the anodic section of which consists of the positive charge storage core insulated with the semi-conductive material. The formed aqueous condenser is subjected to overpotentials at which the dielectric breakdown of water occurs. The free radicals produced by such dielectric decomposition serve to treat most dissolved, suspended or precipitous substances in solution by oxidation/reduction reactions. The in-situ treatment process employs relatively low voltages and very low current intensities and is applicable in the treatment of various aqueous stock, such as raw sewage, without the use of chemical additives.

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