Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Carbon or compound thereof – Oxygen containing
Reexamination Certificate
2010-09-20
2011-10-25
Vanoy, Timothy (Department: 1734)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Carbon or compound thereof
Oxygen containing
C423S522000, C423S529000, C423S539000, C423S542000, C423S555000, C423S648100, C205S334000, C205S343000, C205S361000, C205S471000, C205S496000, C422S160000, C422S161000, C422S187000, C429S010000, C429S010000, C429S006000, C429S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08043594
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for generating sulfuric acid are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes combusting a sulfur-containing material with a gas including oxygen to produce a first stream of sulfur dioxide, mixing water with the first stream of sulfur dioxide to produce a mixed stream, using an energy, electrolytically converting the mixed stream of sulfur dioxide and water into sulfuric acid and hydrogen, generating a source of energy from the hydrogen, and providing the source of energy as at least a portion of the energy for electrolytically converting the first stream of sulfur dioxide and water into sulfuric acid and hydrogen. In some embodiments, the system includes a first chamber for combusting a sulfur-containing material to produce a first stream of sulfur dioxide, an electrolytic cell for converting the first stream into sulfuric acid and hydrogen, and a fuel cell for generating an energy source from the hydrogen.
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Lackner Klaus S.
Rappold Tim A.
Gangemi Anthony P.
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
Vanoy Timothy
Wiggin and Dana LLP
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