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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2010
Anode-cathode power distribution systems and methods of using the same for electrochemical reduction
Eugene R. Koehl, Joliet, IL (US);
Laurel A. Barnes, Chicago, IL (US);
Stanley G. Wiedmeyer, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Mark A. Williamson, Naperville, IL (US);
James L. Willit, Batavia, IL (US);
Eugene R. Koehl, Joliet, IL (US);
Laurel A. Barnes, Chicago, IL (US);
Stanley G. Wiedmeyer, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Mark A. Williamson, Naperville, IL (US);
James L. Willit, Batavia, IL (US);
GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC, Wilmington, NC (US);
Abstract
Power distribution systems are useable in electrolytic reduction systems and include several cathode and anode assembly electrical contacts that permit flexible modular assembly numbers and placement in standardized connection configurations. Electrical contacts may be arranged at any position where assembly contact is desired. Electrical power may be provided via power cables attached to seating assemblies of the electrical contacts. Cathode and anode assembly electrical contacts may provide electrical power at any desired levels. Pairs of anode and cathode assembly electrical contacts may provide equal and opposite electrical power; different cathode assembly electrical contacts may provide different levels of electrical power to a same or different modular cathode assembly. Electrical systems may be used with an electrolyte container into which the modular cathode and anode assemblies extend and are supported above, with the modular cathode and anode assemblies mechanically and electrically connecting to the respective contacts in power distribution systems.