Abstract: An oxygen concentration system for producing oxygen from pressurized air comprises an electrochemical oxygen generator which selectively extracts oxygen from air by an electrochemical reaction. The oxygen concentration system includes first, second, and third concentric enclosures. The three enclosures produce three annuli formed between the enclosures. Air enters the top of the outermost enclosure, travels downwardly through the outermost annulus, crosses over the second annulus to the oxygen generators via ports, travels upwardly through the oxygen generators and back downwardly through the second annulus. By orienting the downward flow of the oxygen-depleted air next to the downward flow of the cooler incoming air, the incoming air is heated by the outgoing hot air, thereby increasing comfort to the user and reducing energy requirements.

Abstract: A clothing drying apparatus using electrolysis to remove moisture from the clothing where there are cathode and anode electrodes mounted in a rotating drum. Air is circulated through the drum to remove moisture and hydrogen and oxygen gases produced by the electrolysis.

Abstract: A water to fuel production apparatus including a tank divided into compartments for producing hydrogen in one compartment and oxygen in another compartment, where the gases produced do not contact each other in the compartments or until they are mixed prior to entering an internal combustion engine. A control system including cathodes and anodes in the compartments and a switching system to turn individual cathodes and anodes on or off.

Abstract: Electrolyzer comprising at least two elementary electrolysis cells (1), coupled in electrical series along a common vertical wall (6) which comprises two vertical metal plates (10, 11), arranged on either side of a peripheral frame (12) so as to define a vertical chamber (16). One of the plates (10) carries an anode (13) of one of the cells and the other plate (11) carries a cathode (14) of the other cell. The chamber (16) contains a metal mass whose melting temperature is lower than the temperature prevailing in the said chamber when the electrolyzer is in operation. The electrolyzer is suitable for the electrolytic production of sodium chlorate.

Abstract: Electrolyser for the production of a gas, comprising a stack of vertical frames (1, 2) defining electrolysis chambers (4, 5), a degassing chamber (17) above the stack, a conduit for allowing electrolyte to enter (23) the degassing chamber, a vertical pipe (18) connecting the degassing chamber to the lower part of the electrolysis chambers and a nozzle (20) arranged around the pipe and connecting the degassing chamber to the upper part of the electrolysis chambers, the pipe (18) communicating with the degassing chamber (17) through a connecting conduit (19, 21) passing through the nozzle (20).

Abstract: A waste gas treating apparatus including a discharge tube comprising a tubular container having a gas introduction opening and a gas leading opening and at least one pair of an anodes and a cathodes placed within the container, a dc or ac power supply connected to said electrodes, and a gas flow passage formed in the discharge tube whereinat least a pair of anodes is provided opposite to each other in the flow passage,at least a pair of cathodes is provided opposite to the anodes in a direction nearly at right angles to the anodes without contacting the anodes in a space including the pair of anodes;a set of electrodes is composed of said pair of anodes and said pair of cathodes;a part of the whole of said anodes and said cathodes are composed of a plurality of plates or pillars and they are electroconductively connected integrally; anda device for forming a magnetic field application device forming a dc or ac magnetic field in the opposing direction of the cathodes is fixed to the discharge tube.

Abstract: A method of, and an apparatus for, introducing at least one halide into the bath of cell for dry electrolysis. The method confines a portion of the bath in an annular space and upward motion is imparted to the confined portion of the bath by introduction of a gas and halide into the annular space. The apparatus for carrying out the method consists of two concentric tubes: an inner tube through which the halide and the gas are introduced and which tube is open at its bottom end and which tube has orifices on its lateral wall; and an outer tube which is open at its bottom end, closed at the top end and provided on its lateral wall with apertures situated at a level higher than that of the orifices. The method and apparatus can be applied to the operation and construction of electrolysis baths in which the concentration by weight of the halide and its mean valency must be maintained within a narrow range and be able to be adjusted progressively and precisely.

Abstract: An electrolysis cell for gas-evolving electrolytic processes using at least one electrode having electrode elements arranged parallel is described; the electrode elements have a thickness of up to three times the mean bubble separation diameter and have a capillary gap with respect to one another such that a motion of the gas bubbles through the electrode is brought about substantially in the direction or in the opposite direction of the electric field between the reaction surfaces of the anode and cathode.

Abstract: An electrolytic gas generating apparatus for producing a combustible mixture of hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis of water is disclosed, for particular use in a gas welding apparatus. The generating apparatus comprises a d.c. power supply 100 connected to electrolytic cells 200, a dehumidifier 400 for scrubbing the gas mixture generated by the cells 200, a gas regulator 500, a modifier 600 which modifies the combustion characteristics of the gas and a flash arrester 660. Gas generation is controlled by a main control board 800 in accordance with sensors which measure parameters to calculate indirectly the gas flowrate and control this in accordance with demand.

Abstract: A self cleaning electrolytic chlorinator for swimming pools and water treatment plants comprises a low voltage D.C. power supply unit which cyclically reverses the polarity at the electrodes to shed accumulated deposits which plate out on the electrode surfaces. Damage to the delicate catalytic coating on the electrodes is prevented by stepping the applied potential from a maximum to a minimum value before changing polarity and then stepping the applied potential back to a maximum value.

Abstract: A submerged pool purifier which has a cell including an immersed enclosure (20) to which a number of electrodes (28) are disposed in parallel array along with a masking grid (29) on each electrode. Wires (30) are routed inside existing pool piping connected to opposed electrodes on one end and a power supply (58) to the other. The wires immerge from the pool piping at a convenient location and the egress is interfaced with a compression fitting (36) making the connection watertight. The power supply changes AC electrical power to DC and a polarity reversing timer (60) reverses the polarity at regular intervals to the cell eliminating scale deposits. The DC current to the electrodes that are submerged in pool water containing dilute halite salt cause an electrolytic action ultimately producing nascent oxygen and sodium hypochlorite. In a second embodiment, the electrodes utilize a copper-silver alloy creating copper and silver ions for pool purification.

Abstract: A water treating apparatus comprising a plurality of treating tanks (2) connected together in series for removing contaminants from a liquid, and an electrode unit (6) disposed at the bottom of each treating tank (2). Water is passed sequentially from the most upstream treating tank toward the most downstream treating tank and is subjected to electrochemical treatment when flowing through the electrode unit (6) of each tank. The electrode unit (6) comprises a tubular case (61) made of an insulating material, and a plurality of electrode plates of a soluble metal each formed with a multiplicity of holes (82) and arranged within the case one above another at a spacing. Current is so passed that the adjacent electrode plates are different in polarity, with the uppermost electrode plate in each upstream treating tank differing in polarity from the lowermost electrode plate in the downstream treating tank adjacent thereto.

Abstract: An electrolytic cell of the type to which electrolyte is continuously charged and from which a product or products of electrolysis is or are continuously removed, the electrolytic cell being associated in close proximity with an item or items of apparatus in which electrolyte may be treated prior to charging to the electrolytic cell and/or in which a product or products of electrolysis may be treated after removal from the electrolytic cell. Also, a plurality of such electrolytic cells and items of apparatus. Electrolyte may be purified in the items of apparatus associated in close proximity with the electrolytic cells prior to charging to the cells, and the product streams from the cells may be treated in the items of apparatus prior to combining the product streams.

Abstract: An electrolytic process and apparatus for the production of copper cathodes from acid solutions of copper sulphate by a direct electro-deposition of said metal on lead bipolar electrodes arranged "in series" into electrolyzers consisting of lead electrodes (3) juxtaposed to special frames (1) adapted to define together with said electrode electrolytic cells, absolutely separated from each other and adapted to prevent any formation of shunt currents. The alternating succession of the frames (1) and electrodes (3) is carried by a support structure and is then compressed at the ends thereof by means of two heads and is hermetically sealed by means of packing means interposed between a frame and the adjacent ones. The process can be also applied to other metals other than the copper.

Abstract: A zero gravity phase separation water electrolysis system (FIG. 1) for producing hydrogen and oxygen in gaseous form from water, in which the hydrogen output (12), which includes proton water, is fed first to a hydrophilic separator (10), or some other form of a phase preferential, porous separator (such as a hydrophobic separator or a combination of the two; FIG. 5), and then to an electrochemical separator (100), for separating the hydrogen gas from the proton water, with no significant parasitic loss and without the need for venting. The two separators can be stacked and integrated together with the hydrophilic material layer (10A; FIG. 4) of the hydrophilic separator forming the top of the electrochemical separator. The electrochemical separator includes a solid polymer membrane (101) of a sulfonated fluorocarbon sandwiched between two platinum electrodes (102/103).

Abstract: A combination seal and membrane tentering member suitable for use in an electrolytic cell of the filter press type. The seal/tentering member for a filter press type electrolytic cell includes an inflatable gasket member interposed between a first and second insulator members, said insulator members having a recess defining a compartment adapted for receiving the inflatable gasket member, said insulator members interposed between a pair of cell frame flanges and a membrane member interposed between the insulator members. Aqueous alkali metal chloride solution may be electrolyzed in the electrolytic cell.

Abstract: A combination electrolysis cell gasket member and membrane holding member suitable for use in an electrolytic cells of the filter press type including a solid structure in a picture frame type configuration having an inside and outside perimeter surface, said solid structure having a groove in the inside perimeter surface forming a U-shaped member when viewed in cross-section and adapted for holding the edges of a sheet-like member such as a membrane therein forming a space between the edges of the membrane and the inside of the groove, said structure having at least one orifice interconnecting the groove with the atmosphere around the outside perimeter surface of the structure, said orifice adapted for venting any gases or liquid present in the space formed between the edge of the membrane and the groove. Aqueous alkali metal chloride solution may be electrolyzed in the electrolytic cell.

Abstract: An apparatus in the form of a disk for the separation of oxygen from gases, or for the pumping of oxygen, uses a substantially circular disk geometry for the solid electrolyte with radial flow of gas from the outside edge of the disk to the center of the disk. The reduction in available surface area as the gas flows toward the center of the disk reduces the oxygen removal area proportionally to provide for a more uniform removal of oxygen.

Abstract: An electrolytic cell having a body adapted to be located so that the inlet and outlet are each on or adjacent the lower surface thereof and including electrodes whereby electrolysis of water passing through the cell can be effected, the arrangement being such that, if the water remains in the cell, then gas formed will displace water from the electrode so as to reduce, and finally stop, electrolysis.The cell may also have a third electrode which is located in the cell adjacent the upper surface thereof, which is in connection with one of the other electrodes, the resistance between the two electrodes being low when the cell is full of liquid, but high when gas displaces the liquid and exposes the third electrode.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process and apparatus for controlling the pressure load on gaskets of an electrolysis cell by comparing the internal cell pressure to the pressure of the hydraulic fluid to the cell compressor and activating a controller for adjusting the pressure to a set point based on the data obtained by the comparison. The apparatus includes a hydraulic compressor adapted for pressing cell members together, a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure inside the electrolysis cell, a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure in the compressor, and a controller for controlling the amount of hydraulic fluid to and from the compressor.

Abstract: A silver recovery cell for devices recovering silver from silver laden solutions, the silver recovery cell permitting visual inspection of the condition of plated silver within the cell. A clear canister is provided having an anode rod centrally connected thereto at its bottom. A cathode cylinder coaxially surrounds the anode rod; the cathode cylinder has a longitudinal slot. Terminals through the clear canister are provided for both the anode rod and the cathode cylinder in order to connect a conventional electrical power supply therewith. A removable top is further provided having inlet and outlet passageways for the silver laden solution to enter the leave the clear canister. An inlet port constrictor is provided to speed up fluid flow of the silver laden solution into the clear canister. In operation, a user may view the status of silver plating by merely looking through the clear canister and the slot in the cathode cylinder. A light may be provided in the top to facilitate visual inspections.

Abstract: An efficient electrolytic recovery system, having several safety mechanisms, for recovering precious metals from a liquid medium is described. The system includes at least oen electrolysis cell unit having a plurality of reticulate metal foam cathodes. The system of the invention will efficiently recover such precious metals as Au, Ag and Pt. The system may also include a pH adjust means and a means for oxidizing cyanide in the liquid medium.

Abstract: A multielectrode photoelectrochemical cell in which at least contains two bipolar electrode panels for photoelectrochemical reactions such as water photolysis to produce H.sub.2 O.sub.2 without external bias. In one embodiment of the present invention, a bipolar TiO.sub.2 /Pt multielectrode photoelectrochemical cell was fabricated with five panels in series. The cell permitted unassisted photolytic (Xe lamp) water splitting to produce H.sub.2 and O.sub.2 with H.sub.2 O.sub.2 molar ratio of 2.4/1.

Abstract: Electrolytic chlorine gas generating apparatus including a sousing, a volume of water inside the housing, a hollow salt cell disposed in the water in the housing, a volume of salt particles and of water in the salt cell, and anode mounted in the housing contacting salt solution in the salt cell, a cathode mounted in the housing, means for causing current to flow between the anode and cathode to generate chlorine gas at the anode, and a line attached to the housing to carry away chlorine gas produced by the anode. The apparatus, when the water level in the salt cell becomes low and the top of the salt solidifies into a "dome", prevents chlorine gas from accumulating beneath the solidified salt dome and exploding.

Abstract: While a large number of positive and negative electrodes are alternately arranged in an alignment on a same level in an electrolytic tank, a pair of magnets having the polarities thereof fixed in the same direction and which are disposed along the direction horizontally orthogonal to the arrangement of the electrodes of the same level, so that an electric field and a magnetic field will be generated on the horizontal directions orthogonal to each other and a force according to the Fleming's left-hand rule will be directed to the upward direction perpendicular to both the electric field and the magnetic field. The small bubbles adherent to the surface of the electrodes are enabled to be separated therefrom and allowed to float up owing to the addition of the upward force to their insufficient buoyancy.

Abstract: In place of the conventional thick graphite end plate, steel pressure plate combination at the ends of a fuel cell stack, a single steel end plate is used at each end. Each steel end plate is coextensive with the fuel cell component plates and the end plates are held in place by corner brackets mating with insulated tie rods, a load cable is connected directly to the end plates, and gas manifolds sealingly engage the vertical side surfaces of the end plates with a seal which resists unseating due to thermal growth differences between the component parts of the stack. A sealing plate to provide electrical continuity is interposed between the steel pressure plate and the adjacent cell component plates.

Abstract: Water is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen gases by impressing alternate ones of a plurality of sheet electrodes a direct current of given polarity having low voltage and high amperage while simultaneously impressing on the cathode and anodes of a plurality of electrolytic cells, individually sandwiched between the sheet electrodes a high voltage and low amperage direct current, while the sheet electrodes and the electrolytic cells are all immersed in an aqueous electrolyte solution.

Abstract: A compact, electrochemical converter can be achieved using thin plates of electrolyte and interconnector. Impermeable, straight, thin plates of solid-oxide electrolyte are fabricated by high energy plasma spray methods under controlled temperature conditions. Thin sheets of nickel alloys or silicon carbide or platinum alloys can be used to form the interconnector. The electrolyte and interconnector plates can be assembled into a converter stack at an elevated temperature such that upon cooling and during subsequent operational temperature excursions, the electrolyte plates will remain in compression. The stacks can be connected together to form modules which can be used as stand-alone electricity generators or used in combined cycle, cogeneration and gasifier systems.

Abstract: An apparatus used in high pressure electrolytic cell operation which allows a cell to be operated at high pressures while providing balanced interface pressures between circulating liquids and gases. Each liquid and gas compartment in the cell is connected to a holding tank. Gas pressure in the holding tank is allowed to build up to the pressure required for cell operation before it is released. Positive displacement pumps circulate liquids through the cell at a pressure equal to the pressure of gases contained in the holding tanks. Gases are back-pressured into the gas compartments of the cell at a pressure equal to the pressure of the gases contained in the holding tanks thereby balancing the pressures of gases and liquids in the cell while allowing for circulation of the liquids.

Abstract: Bubbles produced at an electrode in an electrolytic process are coalesced by providing a surface-limiting, electrically inert masking device of which at least a bottom portion is submerged in the electrolyte. The masking device reduces the free surface of the electrolyte between the electrodes and this urges the gas bubbles together so that they coalesce, resulting in larger bubbles and less acid mist generation.

Abstract: A compact, light-weight solid-oxide electrochemical converter can be achieved using thin plates of electrolyte and interconnector. Impermeable, straight, thin plates of solid-oxide electrolyte are fabricated by high energy plasma spray methods under controlled temperature conditions. Thin sheets of nickel or platinum alloys can be used to form the interconnector. A protective coating is preferred on the contact points to provide electrical continuity when nickel alloys are employed. Stamping or electrodeposition techniques can be used to form corrugated patterns for reactant distribution over the surfaces of each electrolyte plate.

Abstract: A degasifier intended for equipping an electrolysis plant, particularly a pressurized water electrolysis plant intended for the industrial production of hydrogen and oxygen.The degasifier comprises a vertical tubular container (1) holding a stack (13) of annular plates (14) simply placed one on the other and bounding degasification compartments (23). The liquid to be degasified is fed through a pipe (8) situated in the top part of the container, and the degasified liquid passes out through an aperture (9) situated in the bottom part of said container.

Abstract: Purification of hydrogen is realized in an assembly comprising anode and cathode gas diffusion electrodes, an electrolyte situated between the electrodes, first and second gas passages adjacent the electrodes and means for applying a voltage across the electrodes.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a simple electrolysis apparatus utilizing no physical electrical connecting means to an array of electrodes. The apparatus comprises an array of electrode plates aligned radially from the axis of symmetry, a container housing the electrode plates or cells, a coil of wire around the periphery of the container and means to provide an appropriate variation in the coil current conducive to the occurrence of the electrolysis process between the electrode plates.

Abstract: Bubbles produced at an electrode in an electrolytic process are coalesced by providing a surface-limiting, electrically inert masking device of which at least a bottom portion is submerged in the electrolyte. The masking device reduces the free surface of the electrolyte between the electrodes and this urges the gas bubbles together so that they coalesce, resulting in larger bubbles and less acid mist generation.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for converting sea water or fresh water into hydrogen, oxygen and/or chlorine, by electrolysis using photovoltaic cells and solar energy as the energy source. The apparatus is designed to float in sea water or fresh water, with the photovoltaic cells disposed across its top constituting a solar cell panel. Below the solar panel there is provided a collecting chamber with a plurality of nickel-plated hydrogen collecting tubes vertically disposed and connected to the chamber at their upper ends. The tubes are open at their bottom ends, so that water may rise within the tubes. Electrolysis of the water within the vertical tubes, caused by the solar cell panel, in turn causes hydrogen to collect above the water within each tube, and the float to rise in the water as the hydrogen level increases. A solid state float valve operates a signal to indicate that the maximum hydrogen has been collected.

Abstract: Disclosed are electrodes, e.g., cathodes useful for the preparation of alkali metal halates. The electrodes comprise a substrate selected from the group consisting of titanium, steel, copper, nickel and silver and, in one embodiment, a coating of a Group VIII metal oxide selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, nickel, palladium and platinum. In a further embodiment, the coating also contains at least one Group IV metal oxide, e.g., titanium and tin.

Abstract: A cell for producing magnesium or other metal by electrolysis of molten chloride or other electrolyte comprises at least one electrode assembly of an anode 24, at least one intermediate bipolar electrode 28, 30, 32, 34 and a cathode 26 defining generally vertical interelectrode spaces between them. To minimize current leakage, the intermediate bipolar electrodes preferably almost completely surround the anode including the edges and the bottom.In operation, a metal/electrolyte mixture is swept up the interelectrode spaces by generated chlorine gas and spills out over the cathode into a duct 20 behind the cathode, the duct including a restricted passage 58 for degassing and an inverted channel 62 to collect product metal and convey it to a metal collection chamber 18.The electrolyte surface is preferably maintained to about the level of the top edges of the intermediate bipolar electrodes by means of a level control device 22 submerged in electrolyte in the metal collection chamber.

Abstract: Directed to the electrolytic purification of molten magnesium chloride cell feed and to a covered cell design therefor wherein preferably a plurality of bipolar electrodes are employed. A current density of about 0.8 to about 1.5 amperes per square inch D.C. is employed, flow of the electrolyte through the cell proceeds in a non-turbulent manner through flow passages in the electrodes, and the solid impurities deposited electrolytically are removed periodically by mechanical action.

Abstract: In an electrolytic cell there is provided an improved gas-liquid disengager design which employs an arcuate interior periphery in conjunction with the existing kinetic energy of the electrolyte fluid as the fluid exits the electrolysis compartment of each electrode and enters the disengager along a predetermined path of flow that is tangential to the internal periphery to disengage the electrolytic product gas more efficiently in a compact gas-liquid disengager.

Abstract: A filter-press type electrolytic cell is disclosed wherein sodium hypochlorite is produced by diaphragmless electrolysis of saline water. The filter-press electrolytic cell is compact and simple in structure, and operates with improved current efficiency, at a reduced cell voltage, and with less power and with minimal maintenance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for electrolytically producing alkaline chlorate, carried out at an increased temperature by using an apparatus of a column type. The apparatus has a lower electrolysis zone, an intermediate reaction zone and an upper hydrogen-separation zone. The reaction zone has a central hollow section and a circumferential hollow section surrounding the central section. A solution to be electrolyzed is forced to circulate through the three zones by hydrogen gas generated so that the solution is allowed to flow down through the circumferential hollow section in a piston-flow manner after the hydrogen gas is separated from the solution. While the solution is passing through the circumferential section, effective auto-oxidation of hypochlorous acid is attained thereby causing the current efficiency of the electrolysis to be improved.

Abstract: Discloses an electrolytic cell having base-to-base bipolar electrodes in side-by-side configuration in a cell box where the cathodes are fabricated of titanium. The cathodes adjacent to external walls are perforated whereby to avoid hydride formation.

Abstract: A control system for maintaining a desired water level range from electrodes spaced thereabove in a layer of oil where alternating current discharge occurs from electrode down to and through water to another electrode, with the electrical discharge occurring between electrodes disposed at all times in the hydrocarbon oil layer. With the situs of reaction being confined to the oil and the interstitial boundry between the oil and water, dangerous conditions of hydrogen generation are generally obviated over most state-of-the-art methods of producing hydrogen with a highly efficient production process. Hydrocarbon gases and vapors are also produced from the oil with a cracking process occuring to some extent incumbant with the A C discharge from the electrodes through the oil to the water. This has also been found to gradually upgrade the quality of the oil remaining while some is at the same time consumed in the system.

Abstract: An electrolysis apparatus decomposes water into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. The apparatus comprises a housing for the water to be decomposed, a plurality of symmetrically folded and edged unipolar electrodes for decomposing the water held in the housing, microporous membranes for separating each of the plurality of unipolar electrodes from one another, and an arrangement for wiring the plurality of unipolar electrodes in parallel. The apparatus also comprises separate outlets, collectors, and consumers for each gas. There is also a water supply, a water feed regulator, and a water inlet. A power source supplies electrical wattage to the parallel wiring arrangement. An electrolytic solution containing only about 2.2% or less KOH concentration by weight is used to help decompose the water. Invertible plates may be used either for diverting the free upward flow of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas laterally to separate gas outlets or for diverting the free downward fall of minerals laterally to a collection chamber.

Abstract: A reciprocating motor, comprising: a piston/cylinder assembly, having an input/output port; an electrolytic cell for generating a combustible mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases, the cell being connected to the input/output port of the piston/cylinder assembly; and, means for igniting the combustible mixture in the cylinder, the piston being first driven outwardly by the force of the exploding gas mixture, and immediately afterward, being pulled back by a vacuum formed when the exploded gas mixture recombines into a trace amount of water, whereby a single charge of the combustible gas mixture achieves a double power stroke. The input/output port is preferably funnel shaped, the larger end being directed into the cylinder, and the smaller end being directed into the electrolytic cell. The electrolytic cell utilizes sets of bipolar electrodes in the form of laminated panels having a wrap-around overlapping border. A free wheeling piston can be utilized to drive a pump.

Abstract: Vertical chlor-alkali cell metal anode in the shape of a double L having a hollow interior and a footing which can be attached to the anode's base by manipulations external to the anode's interior and whose hollow interior allows generated chlorine gas to rise inside the anode's interior, and whose design reduces the electrode gap thereby reducing the cell's operating voltage.

Abstract: A composite fiber reinforced plastic frame is provided wherein a core material at least partially formed from the continuous wrapping of roved layers of glass fiber impregnated with a catalyzed thermosetting resin within a corrosion resistant liner and the frame is reinforced at the corners.

Abstract: The invention relates to devices employed for generation of oxygen-hydrogen gas. Efficient production of gas is achieved by an electrode assembly (18) placed within a chamber assembly (17) the input end of which is elevated above the output end. Electrodes (38) having surfaces (41) with ribs (57) form narrowing, deepening channels (56) down which electrolyte flows in a turbulent manner.

Abstract: A gas generator assembly comprising a three plate cell employable in a series of cells to form a generator having a minimum number of parts.