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Electrochemical cell for processing organic wastes

US5756874A · kind A · utility

29Cited by
26References
30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 1995
Grant dateMay 26, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2305/026
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electrochemical cell (20) which is effectively leakproof and can be incorporated into an easily serviceable cell pack (80). Within the cell are a plurality of parallel electrode plates (44, 46, 56) which act as anode and cathode reaction surfaces for processing chemicals. The electrochemical cell housing (33) is preferably formed of durable plastic with all fluid inlets (36, 38) and outlets (40, 42) on its upper face (30). One or more input manifolds (48, 50) are provided to route process chemicals to the bottom of the cell and then distribute them upward across the electrode plates. The housing is formed as a one-piece, monolithic structure with an opening left on top for fitting the top face. At the end of cell assembly, the top face is attached to the remainder of the cell housing so as to form a sealed cell.

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