Hydrogen generator photovoltaic electrolysis reactor system

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2005-01-28

2008-12-02

Wilkins, III, Harry D (Department: 1795)

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Apparatus

Electrolytic

C204S278000, C205S340000, C205S628000, C136S246000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07459065

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for creating hydrogen from the disassociation of water using sunlight (photoelectrolysis) is provided. The system utilizes an aqueous fluid filled container which functions both to hold the water to be disassociated and as a light collecting lens. A photovoltaic module is positioned at a point to most efficiently accept the refracted light from the fluid filled container. A pair of electrodes which are coupled to the photovoltaic module are disposed within the fluid and configured to split the water into hydrogen and oxygen.

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