Energy recovery system for diverse types of electrolytic plant treating metals and plastics, routes gasified electrolyte to fuel cell to remove gases and recover electrical energy directly, for outstanding efficiency

摘要

Hydrogen and oxygen liberated are sent to a fuel cell, to free the electrolyte of gases and to recover energy. An independent claim is included for corresponding equipment, including the electrolytic cell (11) with electrodes (17, 20), supply- and two separate return pipes (31;32,33) respectively; the latter for recirculated catholyte and anolyte. These lead separately to the cathode and anode chambers of a fuel cell (13). A conventional DC source supports the process.