Method of generating hydrogen and oxygen from water

Details Method of generating hydrogen and oxygen from water Method of generating hydrogen and oxygen from water

1978-12-21

1979-11-20

Andrews, R. L.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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Electrostatic field or electrical discharge

C25B 104

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041750136

ABSTRACT:
A method of generating oxygen and hydrogen from water in which an acidic electrolyte containing formaldehyde is electrolyzed and produces oxygen and a gas which contains a low molecular-weight hydrocarbon. The low molecular-weight hydrocarbon is subjected to a catalytic conversion with water to produce synthesis gas consisting predominantly of hydrogen and carbon monoxide which are reacted to yield methanol. The methanol, in turn, is reacted to produce formaldehyde which is introduced into the electrolysis itself and hydrogen which is recovered.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3888750 (1975-06-01), Brecher et al.
"Thermochem. H.sub.2 Production at Lawrence Livermore Lab.", by R. G. Hicn et al., U. of Calif., Livermore, 1974.

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