Patents Assigned to Deeya Energy, Inc.
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Patent number: 8877365Abstract: A redox cell rebalance system is provided. In some embodiments, the rebalance system includes electrochemical cell and a photochemical cell. In some embodiments, the photochemical cell contains a source of ultraviolet radiation for producing HCl from H2 and Cl2 generated by the system. The HCl product may be collected or circulated back through the system for the rebalancing of electrolytes. A rebalance cell for use in a rebalance system is also provided. In some embodiments, the rebalance cell is the combination of an electrochemical cell and a photochemical cell. In some embodiments, a source of ultraviolet radiation is housed in the cathode compartment of the rebalance cell. In some embodiments, the source of ultraviolet radiation is used to effect the formation of HCl from H2 and Cl2 present in the rebalance cell. The HCl is dissolved in aqueous electrolytes contained in the rebalance cell, which can subsequently be circulated through a rebalance system for the rebalancing of redox cells.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Majid Keshavarz, Chockkalingam Karuppaiah, Ge Zu, Saroj Kumar Sahu, Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair, Vasanthan Mani, Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam, Ali Firouzi, Veluchamy Rasu
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Patent number: 8852777Abstract: A method for preparing a redox flow battery electrolyte is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes the processing of raw materials containing sources of chromium ions and/or iron ions. The method further comprises the removal of impurities such as metal ions from those raw materials. In some embodiments, a reductant may be used to remove metal impurities from an aqueous electrolyte containing chromium ions and/or nickel ions. In some embodiments, the reductant is an amalgam. In some embodiments, the reductant is a zinc amalgam. Also provided is a method for removing ionic impurities from an aqueous acid solution. Further provided a redox flow battery comprising at least one electrolyte prepared from the above-identified methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Majid Keshavarz, Aravamuthan Varadarajan
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Publication number: 20140266096Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a buck-boost circuit is contemplated which is bi-directional. That is, the buck-boost circuit be configured to produce a load voltage for a load responsive to a source voltage from a voltage source, and the buck-boost circuit may also be configured to produce a charging voltage for the voltage source responsive to a second voltage source connected to the load. In an embodiment, the buck-boost circuit may be operating in boost mode when providing the load voltage and may be operating in buck mode when providing the charging voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Gopalakrishnan R PARAKULAM, Binod Agrawal, Saroj Kumar Sahu
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Publication number: 20140139190Abstract: A controller for controlling a flow cell battery system is provided. The controller operates the flow cell battery system in a plurality of states including a plating state, a charging state and a discharge state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Gopalakrishnan R. PARAKULAM, Saroj Kumar Sahu, Ali Firouzi, Rick Winter, Jagat Banerjee, Binod Kumar Agrawal, PandariNath Siddineni
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Patent number: 8723489Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a buck-boost circuit is contemplated which is bi-directional. That is, the buck-boost circuit be configured to produce a load voltage for a load responsive to a source voltage from a voltage source, and the buck-boost circuit may also be configured to produce a charging voltage for the voltage source responsive to a second voltage source connected to the load. In an embodiment, the buck-boost circuit may be operating in boost mode when providing the load voltage and may be operating in buck mode when providing the charging voltage.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam, Binod Kumar Agrawal, Saroj Kumar Sahu
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Publication number: 20140023943Abstract: A quencher for a flow cell battery is described. The quencher utilizes a quench solution formed from FeCl2 in a dilute HCl solution in order to quench chlorine emissions from the flow cell battery. A quench sensor is further described. The quench sensor monitors the concentration level of FeCl2 in the quench solution and may also monitor the level of the quench solution in the quencher.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Majid Keshavarz, Saroj Kumar Sahu, Ge Zu
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Patent number: 8587150Abstract: A battery charging system according to some embodiments includes a plurality of power modules coupled to a backplane, each of the plurality of power modules providing an electrical indication of type of power module to the backplane, the power modules of each type providing an electrical function associated with charging a battery consistent with the type of power module; and a controller that determines the number of power modules of a particular type and supplies control signals that allocate to each of the power modules of the particular type a portion of the electrical function.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventor: Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam
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Patent number: 8587255Abstract: A controller for controlling a flow cell battery system is provided. The controller operates the flow cell battery system in a plurality of states including a plating state, a charging state and a discharge state.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam, Saroj Kumar Sahu, Ali Firouzi, Rick Winter, Jagat Banerjee, Binod Kumar Agarwal, PandariNath Siddineni
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Patent number: 8551299Abstract: A method of producing HCl from H2 and Cl2 is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises at least one photochemical chamber placed in fluid communication with at least one source of H2 and at least one source of Cl2. In some embodiments, the photochemical chamber effects the formation of HCl through the use of at least one source of ultraviolet radiation contained therein. In some embodiments, the HCl product may be captured and used as a gas. In some embodiments, the HCl product may be absorbed into water to form an aqueous HCl solution.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Majid Keshavarz, Saroj Kumar Sahu, Chockkalingam Karuppaiah, Ge Zu, Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair, Vasanthan Mani
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Patent number: 8541121Abstract: A quencher for a flow cell battery is described. The quencher utilizes a quench solution formed from FeCl2 in a dilute HCl solution in order to quench chlorine emissions from the flow cell battery. A quench sensor is further described. The quench sensor monitors the concentration level of FeCl2 in the quench solution and may also monitor the level of the quench solution in the quencher.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Majid Keshavarz, Saroj Kumar Sahu, Ge Zu
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Patent number: 8535821Abstract: A leak detection sensor for detecting a leakage of an electrolyte solution in a flow battery system is provided. The sensor includes a sensor housing, the sensor housing being at least partially surrounded by a fluid and having mounted therein at least one light source.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam, Saroj Kumar Sahu, Rick Winter
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Publication number: 20130188190Abstract: A leak detection sensor for detecting a leakage of an electrolyte solution in a flow battery system is provided. The sensor includes a sensor housing, the sensor housing being at least partially surrounded by a fluid and having mounted therein at least one light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventor: Deeya Energy, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130095362Abstract: A Vanadium chemistry flow cell battery system is described. Methods of forming the electrolyte, a formulation for the electrolyte, and a flow system utilizing the electrolyte are disclosed. Production of electrolytes can include a combination of chemical reduction and electrochemical reduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventor: Deeya Energy, Inc.
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Patent number: 8394529Abstract: A method for preparing a redox flow battery electrolyte is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes the processing of raw materials that include sources of chromium ions and/or iron ions. The method further comprises the removal of impurities such as metal ions from those raw materials. In some embodiments, an ammonium salt may be used to remove metal impurities from an aqueous mixture of chromium ions and/or iron ions. Further provided is a redox flow battery comprising at least one electrolyte prepared from the above-identified methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Majid Keshavarz, Aravamuthan Varadarajan
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Patent number: 8349477Abstract: A leak detection sensor for detecting a leakage of an electrolyte solution in a flow battery system is provided. The sensor includes a sensor housing, the sensor housing being at least partially surrounded by a fluid and having mounted therein at least one light source.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Gopalakrishnan R. Parakulam, Saroj Kumar Sahu, Rick Winter
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Patent number: 8338008Abstract: An electrolyte for a flow cell battery is provided. The electrolyte includes a concentration of chromium ions that is greater than the concentration of iron ions.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Ge Zu, Majid Keshavarz
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Patent number: 8264202Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the state of charge (SOC) of a battery is discussed. The method involves measuring the terminal voltage across the battery and the current flowing through the battery at a plurality of different times and fitting a line equation with a slope and an intercept to the terminal voltage and current data. The open-circuit voltage (OCV) is calculated from the intercept of the linear equation and the SOC is determined from the OCV by reference to a lookup table.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Saroj Kumar Sahu, Ali Firouzi
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Publication number: 20120208061Abstract: A stacked cell for a flow cell battery is presented. The stacked cell is sealed by a gasket between individual components. The gasket is formed such that it seals against leakage of electrolytes and facilitates the flow of electrolytes through the stacked cell. Further, the gasket is formed to minimize the linear expansion of the gasket material with temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: DEEYA ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Saroj Kumar Sahu, Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair
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Patent number: 8236463Abstract: An electrode for use in a flow cell is presented. The electrode includes a metal plate for collecting current in the electrode that is bonded between a first and second plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Saroj Kumar Sahu, Suresh Kumar Surapalan Nair, Ali Firouzi
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Patent number: 8230736Abstract: A sensor for measuring a level of a conductive liquid, is provided. The sensor includes at least two electrodes that can be positioned in a holding tank so as to be partially submerged in the conductive liquid, sensor leads coupled to the at least two electrodes, and circuitry and a controller for determining the properties of the electrolyte, the circuitry being coupled to the at least two electrodes via the sensor leads, and the controller being coupled to the circuitry. The sensor may be used as an electrolyte level sensor in a flow battery system.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Deeya Energy, Inc.Inventors: Saroj Kumar Sahu, Bruce Conway