Abstract:
The reaction of alkali, alkali-earth metal hydride with water is utilized for the generation of hydrogen in a novel generator configuration. This overcomes the problem associated with the expansion of the hydride upon its conversion to hydroxide or oxide when reacting with water encountered in prior art generators. The hydride cartridge is comprised of a structure of corrugated perforated sheet metal and several layers of water wicking material, which hydride granules has dispersed within it. The hydride cartridge is housed in a reactor to which liquid water is admitted in a controlled mode. As the water enters the reactor and reaches the cartridge, hydrogen is instantaneously generated by the hydride water reaction. The hydrogen generation continues as long as unreacted hydride remains and water is being admitted. The wicking material allows the reaction to proceed inasmuch as it overcomes the rate limiting effect of diffusion barriers which may develop as portions of the hydride granules are reacted. As the reaction proceeds, compression of the sheet metal corrugations of the cartridge structure accommodates the volumetric expansion associated with hydride expansion. The combination of the corrugated cartridge structure and the wicking material dispersed throughout the cartridge facilitate the complete utilization of the hydride and water in a demand responsive mode. The generator is utilizable where intermediate hydrogen storage is impractical, e.g., for electric power generation in fuel cells generally and for underwater vehicles to overcome space restraints.
Abstract:
An gas generator is disclosed that generates gas from a pressure-producing reaction of reactant pieces and reactant fluid. The generator includes a pressure/reaction regulator for use with a reaction chamber. The regulator includes a reactant-fluid accumulator in communication with the reaction chamber via a reactant-fluid port for adjusting pressure in the chamber relative to a preselected threshold pressure. The regulator also includes at least one body extending substantially into the reaction chamber from the reactant-fluid port. The body is formed with holes for letting fluid under pressure into and out of the chamber. Also disclosed is such a regulator that is usable with a reaction chamber having plural reactant-fluid ports and includes plural bodies, one for each port. Certain bodies each have an associated check valve for allowing fluid into the reaction chamber, and certain other bodies each have an associated check valve with a counterweight for allowing fluid to exit the reaction chamber if pressure rises by a preselected increment above the preselected threshold pressure. The gas generator also includes a first and second condenser, with the latter being connected downstream of the former via a gas-exit port. The second condenser includes a spinner rotatably mounted in it for moving heavy, contaminant gases away from the gas-exit outlet under reaction pressure.
Abstract:
A re-useable aerosol container is disclosed. Such an aerosol container defines an aperture and an inner chamber for containing a fluid. The aerosol container includes an aerosol valve for dispensing fluid contained within the aerosol container. The aerosol container further defines a neck surrounding the aperture and further includes a plug defining a cavity that is removably insertable into the inner chamber via the aperture. The plug includes a collar surrounding its cavity. The plug collar and the aerosol container neck are so relatively dimensioned and adapted as to be removably engageable in a fluid-tight manner when the plug cavity is inserted into the aerosol container inner chamber via the aerosol container aperture. The aerosol container further includes dry chemical formulation ingredients, disposed within the plug cavity. Such dry chemical ingredients, when mixed with water, are able to produce gas, for purposes of pressurizing the fluid container chamber. The aerosol container still further includes a water-soluble membrane, removably affixed atop the plug cavity, for retaining the dry chemical ingredients within the plug cavity.
Abstract:
A CO.sub.2 gas generator for an aerosol device is located in a housing and chemically generates CO.sub.2 from a chemical reaction between two reagents contained within a common container. The reagents are located in different chambers of the container with a CO.sub.2 accumulation region being included in one of the chambers. A reference pressure source of a predetermined pressure forces the two reagents into contact with each other when the pressure of gas in the CO.sub.2 accumulation region is less than the predetermined pressure whereupon CO.sub.2 is generated in one of the chambers. An output conduit in fluid communication with the CO.sub.2 accumulation region is provided to withdraw the generated gas from the generator. As the CO.sub.2 is withdrawn, the gas pressure drops permitting more mixing of the reagents. When the CO.sub.2 pressure becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined pressure applied by the reference pressure source, the reagents become separated again and gas generation ceases.
Abstract:
A gas generator chemically generates a gas from a chemical reaction between two reagents contained within a common container. The reagents are normally separated by a gas generation chamber into different regions of the container in the absence of gas generation therein. A reference pressure source of a predetermined pressure forces the two reagents into contact with each other when the pressure of gas in the gas generation chamber is less than the predetermined pressure. A valve in fluid communication with the gas generation chamber is provided to withdraw the generated gas from the chamber when OPEN. As the gas flows through the valve from the chamber the gas pressure in the chamber drops permitting more mixing of the reagents. When the chamber pressure becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined pressure applied by the reference pressure source, the reagents become separated again and gas generation ceases.
Abstract:
A self-generating gas pressure apparatus such as an expandable closed pouch for placement within a container from which a flowable material therein is to be dispensed under pressure. The apparatus has a plurality of internal compartments formed by pressure-rupturable seals and containing two respective chemical compounds which, when mixed, produce a gas. One of the chemical compounds is in aqueous solution, while the other is a precipitate present in a water-dispersible suspension medium such as a gum, an algin, pectin, or mixtures thereof. The suspension provides for uniform dispersal of the precipitated chemical and a resultant effective reaction rate with the aqueous chemical reactant.
Abstract:
A process for conditioning a gas charged with solid particles and/or vapors, which comprises passing the gas stream through a conditioning tower, spray-injecting therein water into the gas to form fine droplets which are allowed to completely evaporate out of contact with the wall, and discharging the cooled and wetted gas from the conditioning tower. According to the invention, the water is sprayed with known per se nozzles which at a reduced water supply give a droplet size less than, or equal to, that at a larger water supply, and the supply of which is variable over a wide range, and the water supply is controlled so that, upon modification of the inlet temperature T.sub.1 and/or the amount of gas, on the one hand, the water supplied is completely evaporated within the conditioning tower and, on the other hand, the outlet temperature T.sub.2 of the gas always remains above the known dew point line of the gas.
Abstract:
A bubbling evaporator comprises: a vessel (11); a partition plate (11a) for dividing the vessel (11) into an upper chamber (11b) for temporarily storing carrier gas and a lower chamber (11c) for containing liquid (2); an inlet pipe (12 or 14) for making the carrier gas blow from the upper chamber (11b) into the liquid (2) in the lower chamber (11c) through the partition plate (11a) to bubble and evaporate the liquid (2); and an outlet pipe (13) for leading the evaporated vapor together with the carrier gas to the exterior of the vessel (11). Thus, backflow of the liquid (2) to the exterior of the vessel (11) can be prevented and stable pressure of the evaporated vapor can be obtained. A method of evaporating a liquid organic metal to be used in a vapor deposition process for manufacturing semiconductor devices and the like is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A package is provided for removal of all or part of the oxygen in a gaseous atmosphere within the package. The package includes a gas impermeable, sealable container having a sachet disposed therein. The sachet contains an oxygen reactive material, preferably powdered iron. A compartment is provided within the container which is in fluid communication with the sachet location. The compartment is adapted to receive a predetermined level of water.
Abstract:
A gas generator in which the gas is produced by a reaction between a solid metal and a liquid reactant. The generator is operated to produce hydrogen intended as an energy source particularly for operating internal combustion engines. A solid reactant is reacted with a liquid reactant under conditions in which both reactants are moving and continuously maintained under operating conditions. The solid is in the form of metal balls which are conveyed through a reaction chamber on inclined perforate channels. The liquid reactant is sprayed over the moving balls. Waste solid reaction products are removed by the rolling action of the balls on the perforate channels and the washing action of the sprayed liquid reactant. In the production of hydrogen, aluminum metal balls are used and the liquid reactant is a solution of sodium hydroxide. Because the reaction is exothermic, excess heat is removed by cooling the liquid reactant.