Systems and methods for producing hydrogen gas
US12037694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/36
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for carrying out electrolysis comprises dynamically changing a current density associated with an operation of an electrolyzer within a range of values of about 0.15 A/cm2 and 3.0 A/cm2, wherein the changing of the current density associated with the operation of the electrolyzer is in response to a change in demand for electricity within a region where the electrolyzer is located, and wherein the changing of the current density comprises lowering the current density within the range of values of about 0.15 A/cm2 and 3.0 A/cm2 when the demand for electricity increases within the region where the electrolyzer is located and raising the current density within the range of values of about 0.15 A/cm2 and 3.0 A/cm2 when the demand for electricity decreases within the region where the electrolyzer is located.
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