| 摘要 |
595213 An electrolytic cell (2) comprising: a containment vessel (4); a first electrode (8); a second electrode (4); an electrolyte in fluid communication with the first electrode and the second electrode; a source of electrical current (32) in electrical communication with the first electrode and the second electrode to produce electrolysis, wherein a gas is formed during electrolysis at or near the first electrode; a gas extraction area; and a separator (10) comprising a substantially continuous helical configuration having two inclined surfaces forming a “V” shape. The “V” shape of the separator directs flow of the electrolyte and the gas due to a difference between density of the electrolyte and the combined density of the electrolyte and the gas such that the gas substantially flows in a direction distal to the second electrode. The helical configuration of the separator is configured to promote circulation of the electrolyte between the first electrode, the gas extraction area, and the second electrode to provide fresh electrolyte to the first electrode and the second electrode. |
