A system and method for inerting a protected space is disclosed. According to the method, process water is delivered to an anode of an electrochemical cell comprising the anode and a cathode separated by a separator comprising a proton transfer medium. A portion the process water is electrolyzed at the anode to form protons and oxygen, and the protons are transferred across the separator to the cathode. Process water is directed through a process water fluid flow path including a gas outlet, and a pressure differential is applied between the process water fluid flow path and a discharge side of the gas outlet to remove gas from the process water. Air is delivered to the cathode and oxygen is reduced at the cathode to generate oxygen-depleted air, which is directed from the cathode along an inerting gas flow path to the protected space.
PROCESS WATER GAS MANAGEMENT OF ELECTROLYZER SYSTEM WITH PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
08.04.2021
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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