Support of ion exchange membranes

摘要

A support member for an improved three-chambered electrolytic cell is disclosed. A porous synthetic support system for exchange membranes in electrolytic cells is used for exchange membrane protection in electrolytic cells for the in situ generation of electrolysis solutions, such as bleach or hypochlorous acid.

主权项

1. A three-chambered electrolytic cell, comprising:
an anode chamber housing an anode; a cathode chamber housing a cathode; an intermediate chamber between the anode and cathode chambers, wherein electrolyte passes through the intermediate chamber; an anion exchange membrane positioned between the anode and the intermediate chamber; a cation exchange membrane positioned between the cathode and the intermediate chamber; a plurality of holes in the anode chamber, cathode chamber, and intermediate chamber, wherein said plurality of holes are in locations that coincide with one another and allow fasteners to pass through to hold the cell together, and wherein the plurality of holes in at least one chamber are recessed and wherein the plurality of holes in at least one chamber are threaded; and a support member positioned against and applying pressure to both the anion exchange membrane causing the membrane to be in contact with the anode and the cation exchange membrane causing the membrane to be in contact with the cathode, wherein the support member comprises a porous material.