Hydrogen generation apparatus for an underwater vehicle

Details Hydrogen generation apparatus for an underwater vehicle Hydrogen generation apparatus for an underwater vehicle

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3644)

Ships

Submersible device

Having propulsion unit

C114S020200, C440S044000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07938077

ABSTRACT:
A hydrogen generation apparatus for an underwater vehicle is presented, the apparatus including a hydrolysis reaction compartment, a mass of solid lithium hydride disposed in the compartment, inlet and outlet structure for passing sea water through the compartment to generate steam, lithium hydroxide and hydrogen gas, a condenser for condensing out the steam and retaining the condensate and lithium hydroxide, and a tank for collecting the hydrogen gas, the tank having outlet structure for discharging the hydrogen gas to a vehicle propulsion system.

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