ELECTROCHEMICAL OXYGEN GENERATOR MODULE ASSEMBLY

摘要

An ionically conductive ceramic element includes a central unit ( 703 ). The central unit ( 703 ) is composed of a plurality of integrated manifold and tube modules (IMAT) ( 22 ) joined end to end along a central axis (A). Each IMAT module ( 22 ) has a tube support portion ( 804 ) and a plurality of tubes ( 802 ) extending from the first surface ( 803 ). The tubes ( 802 ) each have a closed end ( 805 ) and an open end. The second surface ( 807 ) is at least partially open to the atmosphere. The open ends of the tubes ( 802 ) are open to the atmosphere through the second surface ( 807 ). An interior space ( 830 ) is formed in the interior of the IMAT ( 22 ) for collecting a desired product gas. A collection tube ( 710 ) is operable joined with a first end ( 714 ) of the central unit ( 703 ) for transporting the desired product gas collected in the interior space ( 730 ) of the connected IMAT modules ( 22 ).