Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic synthesis – Preparing nonmetal element
Patent
1994-10-07
1996-04-30
Weisstuch, Aaron
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic synthesis
Preparing nonmetal element
136206, 136248, 136291, 136293, 204228, 204266, 204278, 204DIG4, 606418, 290 1R, 205343, C25B 102
Patent
active
055121454
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a method and apparatus for converting energy to hydrogen gas using an electrolyzer and a metal alloy hydride tank for hydrogen storage, wherein a passive load matching device between the energy source and the electrolyzer maximizes hydrogen output, and the electrolyzer and the metal alloy hydride tank operate at mutually low pressure, near ambient, such that pressurization of the system is not required.
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Frommer William S.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Weisstuch Aaron
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