Systems and methods for assembling redox flow battery reactor cells
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H01M-008/18
출원번호
US-0269362
(2011-10-07)
등록번호
US-10141594
(2018-11-27)
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/ 주소
Blacker, Ricky
Lepp, Gary
출원인 / 주소
VRB Energy Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Stoel Rives LLP
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A reactor assembly for a redox flow battery system is disclosed. The reactor assembly may include a plurality of outer frames, a plurality of inner frames, and a rib and channel interlock system integrated in the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames. In certain embodiments, th
A reactor assembly for a redox flow battery system is disclosed. The reactor assembly may include a plurality of outer frames, a plurality of inner frames, and a rib and channel interlock system integrated in the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames. In certain embodiments, the rib and channel interlock system may be configured to create a plurality of seal systems enclosing an outer circumference of an electrolyte compartment when the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are compressed together in a stack configuration.
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1. A redox flow battery system reactor assembly comprising: a plurality of outer frames;a plurality of inner frames; anda rib and channel interlock system integrated in the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames, the rib and channel interlock system configured to create a plural
1. A redox flow battery system reactor assembly comprising: a plurality of outer frames;a plurality of inner frames; anda rib and channel interlock system integrated in the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames, the rib and channel interlock system configured to create a plurality of seal systems, each seal system enclosing an outer circumference of an electrolyte compartment when the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are compressed together in a stack configuration,wherein each seal system comprises a primary seal and a secondary seal defined in part by the rib and channel interlock system, andwherein the secondary seal is a lower pressure seal than the primary seal. 2. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are comprised of a polymer material. 3. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 1, wherein each seal system is configured to substantially confine electrolyte solution within the electrolyte compartment. 4. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 1, wherein the primary seal is a high pressure seal. 5. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 1, wherein the rib and channel interlock system comprises a plurality of sealing ribs and a plurality of channel ribs, wherein each sealing rib is configured to be disposed within a channel formed by a pair of channel ribs. 6. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 1, wherein the rib and channel interlock system is further configured to create structural frame portions using ribs and channels when the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are compressed together in a stack configuration. 7. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are comprised of an injection molded material. 8. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 7, wherein the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are comprised of a material having a consistent wall thickness. 9. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are comprised of a material that does not significantly degrade when exposed to electrolyte solution. 10. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 1, wherein each seal system includes a secondary compartment disposed between the primary seal and the secondary seal, the secondary compartment being configured to substantially capture any electrolyte solution that leaks through the primary seal. 11. A redox flow battery system reactor assembly comprising: a plurality of outer frames;a plurality of inner frames; anda rib and channel interlock system integrated in the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames, the rib and channel interlock system configured to create a plurality of seal systems, each seal system enclosing an outer circumference of an electrolyte compartment when the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are compressed together in a stack configuration,wherein each seal system comprises a primary seal and a secondary seal defined in part by the rib and channel interlock system, andwherein each seal system includes a secondary compartment disposed between the primary seal and the secondary seal, the secondary compartment being configured to substantially capture any electrolyte solution that leaks through the primary seal. 12. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 11, wherein the secondary compartment is configured to be at an ambient air pressure. 13. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 11, wherein each seal system further includes an access port configured to access electrolyte solution captured in the secondary compartment. 14. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 11, wherein the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are comprised of a polymer material. 15. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 11, wherein each seal system is configured to substantially confine electrolyte solution within the electrolyte compartment. 16. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 11, wherein the primary seal is a high pressure seal. 17. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 11, wherein the rib and channel interlock system comprises a plurality of sealing ribs and a plurality of channel ribs, wherein each sealing rib is configured to be disposed within a channel formed by a pair of channel ribs. 18. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 11, wherein the rib and channel interlock system is further configured to create structural frame portions using ribs and channels when the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are compressed together in a stack configuration. 19. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 11, wherein the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are comprised of an injection molded material. 20. The redox flow battery system reactor assembly of claim 11, wherein the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are comprised of a material having a consistent wall thickness.
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