METHOD AND APPARATUS USING A SOLID ELECTROLYTE IN THE FORM OF A DISK FOR THE SEPARATION OR PUMPING OF OXYGEN

摘要

An apparatus in the form of a disk for the separation of oxygen from gases, or for the pumping of oxygen, uses a substantially circular disk geometry for the solid electrolyte with radial flow of gas from the outside edge of the disk to the center of the disk. The reduction in available surface area as the gas flows toward the center of the disk reduces the oxygen removal area proportionally to provide for a more uniform removal of oxygen.