Patents Assigned to UNIENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
  • PUMP TUB ASSEMBLY FOR REDOX FLOW BATTERY
    Publication number: 20160006055
    Abstract: A redox flow battery includes an anolyte storage tank having a height configured for containing a quantity of an anolyte; a catholyte storage tank having a height configured for containing a quantity of a catholyte; an electrochemical cell configured for fluid communication with the anolyte and catholyte storage tanks; and a tub defining a cavity formed in at least one of the anolyte and catholyte storage tanks to provide a sealed fluid connection point below the height of the at least one storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: UNIENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Bradley Kell, Jon Horner
  • METHODS FOR DETERMINING AND/OR ADJUSTING REDOX-ACTIVE ELEMENT CONCENTRATIONS IN REDOX FLOW BATTERIES
    Publication number: 20150303504
    Abstract: Methods of determining concentrations and/or amounts of redox-active elements at each valence state in an electrolyte solution of a redox flow battery are provided. Once determined, the concentrations and/or amounts of the redox-active elements at each valence state can be used to determine side-reactions, make chemical adjustments, periodically monitor battery capacity, adjust performance, or to otherwise determine a baseline concentration of the redox-active ions for any purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: UNIENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Liyu Li, Yueqi Liu, Chenxi Sun
  • Electrochemical cell stack having a protective flow channel
    Patent number: 9153832
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved electrochemical cell stacks having at least one protective channel on an end of the stack. Redox flow batteries (RFBs) containing the “protected” electrochemical cell stacks, and methods of operating such RFBs, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: UniEnergy Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Liyu Li, Jinfeng Wu, Chenxi Sun
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHUNT CURRENT AND MECHANICAL LOSS MITIGATION IN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140349161
    Abstract: Systems and methods for shunt current and mechanical loss mitigation in electrochemical systems include a conduit providing at least a portion of an electrically conductive pathway between the first and second electrochemical cells, wherein the conduit includes at least one shunt current suppression device configured as a loop, and/or a connector assembly for maintaining first and second connecting portions in adjacent positioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: UniEnergy Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Bradley Kell
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHUNT CURRENT AND MECHANICAL LOSS MITIGATION IN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140287335
    Abstract: Systems and methods for shunt current and mechanical loss mitigation in electrochemical systems include a conduit providing at least a portion of an electrically conductive pathway between the first and second electrochemical cells, wherein the conduit includes at least one shunt current suppression device configured as a loop, and/or a connector assembly for maintaining first and second connecting portions in adjacent positioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: UniEnergy Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Bradley Kell, Jon Horner, Rick Winter
  • ELECTROLYTE PROTECTION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20140272482
    Abstract: A barrier on the surface of the negative electrolyte solution of a redox flow battery can decrease air oxidation of a charged species in the negative electrolyte solution and can decrease water loss from the negative electrolyte solution. A negative electrolyte tank including a barrier on the surface of the negative electrolyte can have many advantages, including simplified setup, low cost, and low maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: UNIENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Liyu Li, Chenxi Sun, Jinfeng Wu
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL STACK HAVING A PROTECTIVE FLOW CHANNEL
    Publication number: 20140272484
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved electrochemical cell stacks having at least one protective channel on an end of the stack. Redox flow batteries (RFBs) containing the “protected” electrochemical cell stacks, and methods of operating such RFBs, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: UNIENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Liyu Li, Jinfeng Wu, Chenxi Sun