Abstract: An electrode stack can include a plurality of anode assemblies, each anode assembly including at least one anode layer attached to an anode tab; a plurality of cathode assemblies, each cathode assembly including at least one cathode layer attached to a cathode tab; a plurality of separators; an anode feedthrough bridge arranged to engage each anode tab of each of the plurality of anode assemblies; a cathode feedthrough bridge arranged to engage each cathode tab of each of the plurality of cathode assemblies; an anode feedthrough terminal coupled to the anode feedthrough bridge; and a cathode feedthrough terminal coupled to the cathode feedthrough bridge, wherein the plurality of anode assemblies and the plurality of cathode assemblies are alternately arranged and separated by the plurality of separators to form an electrode stack. A battery is also presented.

Abstract: A feedthrough for use with a pressure vessel is presented. In some embodiments, the feedthrough is formed with an insulator portion with insulator threads that mate with threads of a body portion. In some embodiments, the threads can be rounded or square threads. In some embodiments, the insulator portion includes a through hole and a fill structure. The fill structure can include a fill-tube that can be used to communicate with the pressure vessel where the body portion is attached. In some embodiments, the insulator portion can include additional through-holes to receive one or more conductors.

Abstract: An electrode stack can include a plurality of anode assemblies, each anode assembly including at least one anode layer attached to an anode tab; a plurality of cathode assemblies, each cathode assembly including at least one cathode layer attached to a cathode tab; a plurality of separators; an anode feedthrough bridge arranged to engage each anode tab of each of the plurality of anode assemblies; a cathode feedthrough bridge arranged to engage each cathode tab of each of the plurality of cathode assemblies; an anode feedthrough terminal coupled to the anode feedthrough bridge; and a cathode feedthrough terminal coupled to the cathode feedthrough bridge, wherein the plurality of anode assemblies and the plurality of cathode assemblies are alternately arranged and separated by the plurality of separators to form an electrode stack. A battery is also presented.

Abstract: A liner that can be used in a pressure vessel is presented in accordance with some embodiments, the liner includes a first layer of polymer material; a second layer of polymer material; and a layer of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) between the first layer and the second layer. In some embodiments, the first layer and the second layer can each be one of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), or Polyamide (PA6). A method of forming a pressure vessel according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes forming a liner having a first layer of polymer material, a second layer of polymer material, and a layer of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) between the first layer and the second layer; and welding caps to the liner.

Abstract: A metal-hydrogen battery is presented. The battery includes a bridgeless CPV superstack having a number K of units, each unit including a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer includes a number L/2 of intermediate anode-cathodes, and wherein the second layer includes an end anode and an end cathode separated by L/2?1 intermediate anode-cathodes; a pressure vessel that encloses the bridgeless CPV superstack; and electrolyte within the pressure vessel. A bridgeless CPV superstack includes K units, each unit including a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer includes a number L/2 of intermediate anode-cathodes, and wherein the second layer includes an end anode and an end cathode separated by L/2?1 intermediate anode-cathode.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of this disclosure, a metal-hydrogen battery according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes a vessel; a plurality of electrode stacks arranged in the vessel, wherein each electrode stacks of the plurality of electrode stacks includes a plurality of layers of electrodes, the layers of electrodes including alternating cathode electrodes and anode electrodes, the anode electrode being from of a transition metal anode with a catalyst, one or more separators separating the layers of electrodes, and an electrolyte that saturates each of the electrode stacks in the plurality of electrode stacks.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of this disclosure, a metal-hydrogen battery according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes a vessel; a plurality of electrode stacks arranged in the vessel, wherein each electrode stacks of the plurality of electrode stacks includes a plurality of layers of electrodes, the layers of electrodes including alternating cathode electrodes and anode electrodes, the anode electrode being from of a transition metal anode with a catalyst, one or more separators separating the layers of electrodes, and an electrolyte that saturates each of the electrode stacks in the plurality of electrode stacks.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an electrical storage facility is presented. The electrical storage facility includes an outer shell, the outer shell containing a hydrogen gas; a battery pack rigidly mounted within the outer shell, the battery pack including an array of metal hydrogen batteries; and a monitor/control system coupled to each of the metal hydrogen batteries in the array of individual metal hydrogen batteries. In some embodiments, the electrical storage facility contains low pressure hydrogen gas.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of this disclosure, a metal-hydrogen battery according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes a vessel; a plurality of electrode stacks arranged in the vessel, wherein each electrode stacks of the plurality of electrode stacks includes a plurality of layers of electrodes, the layers of electrodes including alternating cathode electrodes and anode electrodes, the anode electrode being from of a transition metal anode with a catalyst, one or more separators separating the layers of electrodes, and an electrolyte that saturates each of the electrode stacks in the plurality of electrode stacks.

Abstract: An electrode stack can include a plurality of anode assemblies, each anode assembly including at least one anode layer attached to an anode tab; a plurality of cathode assemblies, each cathode assembly including at least one cathode layer attached to a cathode tab; a plurality of separators; an anode feedthrough bridge arranged to engage each anode tab of each of the plurality of anode assemblies; a cathode feedthrough bridge arranged to engage each cathode tab of each of the plurality of cathode assemblies; an anode feedthrough terminal coupled to the anode feedthrough bridge; and a cathode feedthrough terminal coupled to the cathode feedthrough bridge, wherein the plurality of anode assemblies and the plurality of cathode assemblies are alternately arranged and separated by the plurality of separators to form an electrode stack. A battery is also presented.

Abstract: A feedthrough for use with a pressure vessel is presented. In some embodiments, the feedthrough is formed with an insulator portion with insulator threads that mate with threads of a body portion. In some embodiments, the threads can be rounded or square threads. In some embodiments, the insulator portion includes a through hole and a fill structure. The fill structure can include a fill-tube that can be used to communicate with the pressure vessel where the body portion is attached. In some embodiments, the insulator portion can include additional through-holes to receive one or more conductors.

Abstract: A metal hydrogen battery is presented. The metal hydrogen batter includes an electrode stack, the electrode stack including alternating anode assemblies and cathode assemblies, the anode assemblies and cathode assemblies separated by a separator, each of the anode assemblies including at least one anode layer connected to an anode bus, each of the cathode assemblies including at least one cathode layer connected to a cathode bus, wherein each of the anode buses are electrically and mechanically attached to form an anode conductor, and wherein each of the cathode buses are electrically and mechanically attached to form a cathode conductor. The electrode stack is positioned in a pressure vessel, the pressure vessel including a side wall, a cathode end plate, and an anode end plate. Finally, an electrolyte is contained within the pressure vessel.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting, marking and/or sealing building envelope leaks in buildings or any enclosed structure. Fogs of aerosolized sealant particles that have a surface tackiness that diminishes over time are introduced into the interior of prepared rooms. The surface properties of the aerosol particles can be controlled with the selection of sealant composition, including the presence and concentration of solvents, the range of produced particle sizes, and the relative humidity and temperature within the enclosure. A pressure differential is created and the micron scale particles adhere to the leak edges and to other particles as they are brought to the leaks and then leave the gas streamlines. Control of particle size, drying rate and particle residence time in the building interior allows control over the treatment area so that leaks are sealed without leaving a tacky residue.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting, marking and/or sealing building envelope leaks in buildings or any enclosed structure. Fogs of aerosolized sealant particles that have a surface tackiness that diminishes over time are introduced into the interior of prepared rooms. The surface properties of the aerosol particles can be controlled with the selection of sealant composition, including the presence and concentration of solvents, the range of produced particle sizes, and the relative humidity and temperature within the enclosure. A pressure differential is created and the micron scale particles adhere to the leak edges and to other particles as they are brought to the leaks and then leave the gas streamlines. Control of particle size, drying rate and particle residence time in the building interior allows control over the treatment area so that leaks are sealed without leaving a tacky residue.