Resumen de: WO2023149006A1
A boiler system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a water electrolysis device (20) that electrolyzes water to be electrolyzed using electric power supplied from a natural-energy power-generation device (10) to produce hydrogen and oxygen; a boiler (30) that heats feed water by burning fuel to produce steam; a heat exchange device (40) that exchanges heat between the water to be electrolyzed and a heat medium; and a control device (70) that has a cooling control unit (71) which, when a preset cooling start condition is satisfied, supplies the feed water as a heat medium to the heat exchange device to cool the water to be electrolyzed.
Resumen de: FI20235257A1
The invention relates to a method for producing hydrogen. The method comprises providing water and a gaseous substance, the gaseous substance comprises hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms, producing a mixture comprising the water and bubbles comprising the gaseous substance, decreasing diameter of the bubbles comprising the gaseous substance, and producing gaseous hydrogen by decomposing the gaseous substance in the bubbles having the decreased diameter. The invention further relates to apparatus for producing hydrogen gas.
Resumen de: WO2024179759A1
The invention relates to an electrochemical cell and to a method for producing hydrogen and oxygen from water. By virtue of the electrochemical cell according to the invention, it is possible to carry out an electrochemical reaction at temperatures of 120 °C - 200 °C and pressures of up to 30 bar even under harsh chemical conditions (e.g. KOH mass fractions of up to 35% in the electrolyte) over long periods of time. By virtue of the method according to the invention it is possible to produce hydrogen and oxygen from water at temperatures of 120 °C - 200° C and pressures of up to 30 bar even under harsh chemical conditions (e.g. KOH mass fractions of up to 35% in the electrolyte).
Resumen de: US2024295033A1
A process for producing hydrogen comprises the steps of: operating a prime mover, operation of the prime mover producing an exhaust gas; recovering heat from said exhaust gas by a waste heat to power system to produce electricity; and using the electricity to conduct electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen and oxygen. The waste heat to power system is advantageously an ORC power generation system to avoid disadvantages of steam combined cycle operation.
Resumen de: WO2024180939A1
A hydrogen production system according to the present invention comprises: a solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) that electrolyzes water vapor; a water vapor supply line for supplying water vapor to a hydrogen electrode of the SOEC; a water vapor discharge line through which water vapor discharged from the hydrogen electrode circulates; a first bypass line that communicates the water vapor supply line with the water vapor discharge line; and a first regulation device for regulating the flow rate of water vapor circulating through the first bypass line.
Resumen de: WO2024179845A1
The invention relates to an electrolysis system (1) comprising a pressure electrolyser (3) for generating hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) as product gases at a high nominal pressure (PN), with an oxygen product gas line (7) which leads from the pressure electrolyser (3) and is connected to an expansion device (9). The invention also relates to a method for operating such an electrolysis system (1), in which by means of pressure electrolysis a pressurised oxygen product gas (O2) is produced at a high nominal pressure (pN) and is then expanded. The oxygen product gas (O2) is cooled and at least partially liquefied to form liquid oxygen (LO2).
Resumen de: WO2023126157A1
An aspect of the present invention relates to a device for producing dihydrogen from water, e.g. seawater. The device comprises a (greenhouse) casing comprising a water reservoir, a water inlet and a condensation surface. The casing is configured to absorb solar energy and to heat water in the reservoir so as to produce water vapor in the casing. Condensed water is produced on the condensation surface. The device further comprises an electrolyzer for electrolyzing the condensed water thereby producing dihydrogen and a wave energy converter for converting water wave energy into electrical energy. The wave energy converter is operatively connected to the electrolyzer so as to supply the electrolyzer with the electrical energy for carrying out the electrolysis. Additional aspects relate to a dihydrogen production rig and a dihydrogen production facility comprising one or more of the devices as well as a method for producing dihydrogen from water with the device.
Resumen de: AU2022369074A1
A device (100) for generating hydrogen from water in a liquid state, comprising: a hydrolysis chamber (101) which is configured to contain a variable volume of water in a liquid state at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure, this volume of water being the element processed to obtain hydrogen and other gases by the implosion of a plurality of bubbles generated inside the hydrolysis chamber (101) due to a change in pressure conditions; and a second gas chamber (110) separated from the first hydrolysis chamber (101) by means of gas separation means (106, 107); and wherein said second gas chamber (110), in its upper part, comprises a gas outlet (103) configured to facilitate the exit of the gases resulting from the process.
Resumen de: WO2024180316A1
The present invention relates to a method of reducing NOx in air, comprising the steps of: providing an apparatus comprising a catalyst and a reaction chamber for receiving the catalyst, wherein the catalyst comprises platinum and/or palladium; pushing or drawing air into the reaction chamber; introducing hydrogen into the reaction chamber, such that the hydrogen, the air and the catalyst are exposed to each other; heating the catalyst to a temperature in a range of from 20 °C to 100 °C; and pushing or drawing gas out of the reaction chamber.
Resumen de: WO2024180084A1
The present disclosure relates to the field of integrated nitric acid and ammonia production. The nitric acid tail gas is, following depletion in NOx to 100 ppm or less, combined with hydrogen at least partly produced from a water electrolyzer. The tail gas being combined with hydrogen or the combined tail gas and hydrogen gas is further treated for removal of NOx, CO, CO2 and O2 and compressed for synthesizing ammonia. At least part of the compression is performed prior to the further treatment of the nitric acid tail gas being combined with hydrogen, or prior to the treatment of the combined tail gas and hydrogen gas.
Resumen de: WO2024181573A1
A water electrolysis electrode for use in a water electrolysis device in which a hydrogen-producing reaction electrode and an oxygen-producing reaction electrode are brought into contact with water and a voltage is applied between both electrodes to produce hydrogen and oxygen, said water electrolysis electrode having, on at least a portion of a surface thereof, one or more structures selected from the group consisting of a plurality of nanostructures and a plurality of microstructures which, during water electrolysis, interact with at least one type of polarization selected from the group consisting of electronic polarization of a chemical reaction intermediate during water electrolysis and vibrational polarization of water molecules.
Resumen de: WO2024180301A1
The present invention relates to a method for purifying an oxygen stream polluted by water, hydrogen and potentially nitrogen, said method comprising bringing the oxygen stream to be purified into contact with a zeolitic adsorbent material comprising at least one metal, in zero-valent metal form, or in oxidized form or in reduced form, and recovering purified oxygen streams. The invention also relates to the use of a zeolitic adsorbent material comprising at least one transition metal for the purification of oxygen, and to the use in industrial processes of oxygen thus purified.
Resumen de: WO2024180300A1
The present invention relates to a method for purifying a hydrogen stream polluted by water, oxygen and optionally nitrogen, said method comprising bringing the hydrogen stream to be purified into contact with a zeolite adsorbent material comprising at least one metal chosen from the metals from columns 3 to 12 of the periodic table of the elements, in zero-valent metal form, or in oxidized form or in reduced form, and recovering a purified hydrogen stream. The invention also relates to the use of a zeolite adsorbent material comprising at least one metal from columns 3 to 12 of the periodic table of the elements for the purification of hydrogen, and to the use of hydrogen thus purified in industrial processes.
Resumen de: WO2024180259A1
Enclosure adapted for a hydrogen and oxygen generating apparatus arranged in a movable has an interior and an interior surface and an exterior surface whereby the hydrogen and oxygen generating apparatus comprises at least one electrolyser stack adapted for electrolysing water to hydrogen product gas and oxygen product gas and accompanying gas and electrolyte handling equipment. The exterior surface of the enclosure comprises at least a heat insulating, flexible polymer cover element which is attached to a metal frame.
Resumen de: US2024295039A1
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an electrocatalyst in the form of an HER catalyst for a water electrolyzer, wherein the HER catalyst is synthesised from an aqueous solution of a molybdenum salt with the addition of an aromatic amine and an acid.The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing an electrocatalyst in the form of an OER catalyst for a water electrolyzer, electrocatalysts in the form of HER and OER catalysts, an electrode for electrochemical cells, an ion exchange membrane for an electrochemical reactor, a method for manufacturing an ion exchange membrane for an electrochemical reactor, a water electrolyzer, a method for manufacturing a catalytically active catalyst layer and a method for manufacturing a water electrolyzer.
Resumen de: US2024295035A1
The invention relates to an electrolytic cell for polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis with a cathode half-cell and an anode half-cell, the cathode half-cell and the anode half-cell being separated from one another by means of a polymer electrolyte membrane. The cathode half-cell has a first catalyst material designed to catayse a reduction of molecular oxygen, and a second catalyst material designed to catalyae a reduction of hydrogen ions. The first catalyst material is introduced into a first catalyst layer and the second catalyst material is introduced into a second catalyst layer different from the first catalyst layer, the first catalyst layer being disposed directly adjacent to the second catalyst layer. The invention also relates to a method for producing an electrolytic cell for polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis.
Resumen de: US2024295032A1
A hydrogen generator includes a base including a first material that includes a semiconductor, glass, or ceramic, a cathode extending from the base, where the cathode includes the first material and is configured to facilitate generation of hydrogen in the presence of an electrolytic solution that includes water, an anode extending from the base, where the anode includes the first material and is configured to facilitate generation of oxygen in the presence of the electrolytic solution, where the base, the cathode, and the anode define a cavity, and a lid including a second material that includes a semiconductor, glass, or ceramic, the lid forming a first outlet between the cathode and the lid and a second outlet between the anode and the lid, where the hydrogen is configured to exit the cavity via the first outlet and the oxygen is configured to exit the cavity via the second outlet.
Resumen de: US2024297503A1
A wind turbine includes a generator for converting wind energy into electrical energy, a hydrogen production system for producing hydrogen by means of the electrical energy, a first auxiliary group of electrical consumers, a second auxiliary group of electrical consumers, and an auxiliary power network for powering the first auxiliary group and the second auxiliary group, wherein only the first auxiliary group is electrically disconnected from the auxiliary power network by means of one or a plurality of switch disconnectors to reduce the energy consumption of the auxiliary power network. Due to the one or the plurality of switch disconnectors, it is possible to disconnect the first auxiliary group from power. This helps to save energy in the case that the first auxiliary group is not needed for the operation of the wind turbine.
Resumen de: US2024297326A1
The present invention provides a decentralized and compact energy production system utilising ammonia for storage-of electric power and ammonia or H2 for production of electric power and heat suitable for use by a single household or in a small commercial building.
Resumen de: EP4417733A1
This invention discloses a method, device, and system for the direct electrolysis of seawater without desalination for hydrogen production. By immersing the direct electrolysis device for hydrogen production from seawater without desalination directly into seawater, driven by the pressure difference at the interface between seawater and the self-driven electrolyte, seawater continuously enters the device through the solution mass transfer layer. The self-driven electrolyte induces the water to enter the electrolyte solution, while the hydrophobic action of the solution mass transfer layer effectively blocks non-water impurities in the solution. During electrolysis, the water in the self-driven electrolyte is consumed to produce hydrogen and oxygen, inducing the regeneration of the electrolyte, maintaining the pressure difference at the interface, and achieving a self-circulating excitation drive without additional energy consumption. When the amount of water solution induced by the self-driven electrolyte equals the amount of water consumed for hydrogen production, a dynamically stable and energy-efficient method and system for the direct electrolysis of seawater without desalination for hydrogen production are formed.
Resumen de: US2024295040A1
The invention relates to a method for transient operation of a solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) stack having a cathode side and an anode side, the method comprising: supplying a flush gas comprising CO2 to said anode side; and applying a small electrolysis current of 0.001-0.05 A/cm2 active cell area, such as 0.01-0.05 A/cm2 active cell area, to the cells in the SOEC stack, for thereby generating oxygen in the anode side or for transporting to the anode side any oxygen already available in the cathode side. The method comprises also operating the SOEC stack during shut-down with a flush gas comprising CO2 on the anode side, and recycling anode product gas comprising oxygen being generated under prior normal operation of the SOEC stack, with no small current being applied. By the invention it is possible to generate small amounts of O2 to safeguard the pO2 and stability of the oxy-electrode in the anode side. The invention provides protection of not only the oxy-electrode, but also the fuel electrode in the cathode side.
Resumen de: US2024295033A1
A process for producing hydrogen comprises the steps of: operating a prime mover, operation of the prime mover producing an exhaust gas; recovering heat from said exhaust gas by a waste heat to power system to produce electricity; and using the electricity to conduct electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen and oxygen. The waste heat to power system is advantageously an ORC power generation system to avoid disadvantages of steam combined cycle operation.
Resumen de: US2024295037A1
A photoelectrode includes a double-layer homojunction of metal oxide semiconductor films without heteroatoms incorporated. The metal oxide semiconductor films are uniform in large size with rich oxygen vacancies. For BiVO4 films, Bi precursor can be electrodeposited on a substrate under atmospheric pressure and air atmosphere. The electrolytes for electrodeposition are acidic or alkaline with controllable pHs. The electrodeposited substrate is transferred to the muffle furnace for thermal evaporation with V precursor. Film thickness and size can be controlled by electrodeposition parameters. The BiVO4 double-layer homojunction is a safer and cheaper material in photo-driven devices, hydrogen producers, and solar cells, and is an economical replacement of costly III-V compounds, polymers, and valuable fossil. The BiVO4 double-layer homojunction can also be employed as photoelectrodes for H2 production via photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting under solar light, which can provide pivotal reactor materials for hydrogen producers and solar cells.
Resumen de: US2024294375A1
A method for producing hydrogen by thermochemical splitting of water includes injecting one or more feed streams of water into a reaction chamber. The method further includes using heat from a subterranean heat source to carry out the thermochemical splitting of water to form hydrogen and oxygen in the reaction chamber. The formed products are subsequently removed from the reaction chamber.
Nº publicación: US2024294374A1 05/09/2024
Solicitante:
ENHANCEDGEO HOLDINGS LLC [US]
EnhancedGEO Holdings, LLC
Resumen de: US2024294374A1
A method for producing hydrogen by thermochemical splitting of water includes injecting one or more feed streams of water into a reaction chamber. The method further includes using a molten salt heated by a subterranean heat source to carry out the thermochemical splitting of water to form hydrogen and oxygen in the reaction chamber. The formed products are subsequently removed from the reaction chamber. Hydrogen formed in the reaction chamber may be used in a downstream process to generate hydrocarbons.