Cathode power distribution system and method of using the same for power distribution

US8882973B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC · US

Inventors

• Mark A. Williamson · Naperville, US
• Stanley G. Wiedmeyer · Glen Ellyn, US
• Eugene R. Koehl · Joliet, US
• James L. Bailey · Hinsdale, US
• James L. Willit · Batavia, US
• Laurel A. Barnes · Chicago, US
• Robert J. Blaskovitz · Lockport, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 22, 2011
• Grant date: Nov 11, 2014
• Expiry date: Feb 20, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C25C7/025
• WIPO field: Surface technology, coating
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Embodiments include a cathode power distribution system and/or method of using the same for power distribution. The cathode power distribution system includes a plurality of cathode assemblies. Each cathode assembly of the plurality of cathode assemblies includes a plurality of cathode rods. The system also includes a plurality of bus bars configured to distribute current to each of the plurality of cathode assemblies. The plurality of bus bars include a first bus bar configured to distribute the current to first ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies and a second bus bar configured to distribute the current to second ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies.