Electrolysis reactor system that incorporates thermal and galvanic controls to provide improved hydrogen production, storage, and controlled release in suitable conductive interstitial or metallic hydride materials

摘要

This application relates to the production, storage, and controlled release of hydrogen for use in the hydrogen economy. More specifically, it relates to a novel electrolysis system design that utilizes electrolysis of ionized vapors and gasses to produce and store hydrogen in a hydrogen host material and the capability to reverse the electrolysis potential to provide safe, controlled hydrogen release.

主权项

1. A hydrogen generation, storage and release system comprising,
an electrolysis reactor subsystem including an electrolysis reactor vessel, a hydrogen ion electrolyte, a plurality of electrodes including at least one counter electrode and at least one working electrode where the hydrogen is stored and a source of electrical potential between the counter and working electrodes; a thermal management subsystem, said thermal management subsystem in fluidic contact with said working electrode and able to remove heat from said working electrode; a control subsystem, said control subsystem having at least one sensors for monitoring said electrolysis reactor vessel and at least one controller controlling at least one of said electrolysis reactor subsystem and said thermal management subsystem.