Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic synthesis – Involving measuring – analyzing – or testing during synthesis
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Bell, Bruce F. (Department: 1746)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic synthesis
Involving measuring, analyzing, or testing during synthesis
C205S335000, C205S336000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07122109
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for the improvement of current efficiency in electrolysis. According to the method, a theoretical cell voltage is first calculated, which is compared with the measured voltage. The cumulative difference between the theoretical and measured cell voltage is monitored constantly and when this difference is proportioned to the current efficiency, information on the status of the process can be obtained continually. A decrease in current efficiency is a clear indicator of short circuits between the electrodes, and by means of the method according to the invention, it is possible to concentrate the short circuit removal work onto the correct cell groups, from the point of view of the current efficiency of the electrolysis.
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Rantala Ari
Virtanen Henri
Bell Bruce F.
Morgan & Finnegan , LLP
Outokumpu Technology Oy
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