Flow Distributors for Electrochemical Separation

摘要

An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distributor in the frame may enhance current efficiency. The flow distributor may define a labyrinth flow path for improved current efficiency.

主权项

1. A flow distributor for electrochemical separation, comprising:
a plurality of vertical passages configured to transport fluid to or from at least one compartment of an electrochemical separation device; a plurality of horizontal passages in fluid communication with the plurality of vertical passages and in fluid communication with a fluid manifold associated with the electrochemical separation device; and a plurality of baffles arranged at junctions between the plurality of vertical passages and the plurality of horizontal passages to define a labyrinth flow path between the fluid manifold and the electrochemical separation device.