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Gas drive electrolytic cell

  • US 20060157342A1
  • Filed: 02/13/2006
  • Published: 07/20/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrolytic apparatus comprising:

  • an electrolytic cell comprising at least two electrodes;

    a power source in electrical contact with said at least two electrodes;

    electrolyte for placement in said cell, wherein said electrolyte does not completely fill said cell;

    a headspace within said electrolytic cell to accumulate a gas generated during electrolysis of the electrolyte;

    an outlet port for discharging electrolysis products from said cell; and

    a valve for sealing said outlet port, which valve is opened once a pressure of said gas reaches a predetermined value.

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