Concentric layer electric double layer capacitor cylinder, system, and method of use
This invention relates to an electric double layer capacitor electrochemical cylinder ( 11 ) made up of concentric layers of capacitors ( 16 ), current collectors ( 14 a, 14 b, 14 c ), ion specific membranes ( 18, 18 a, 18 b ) and dielectric spacer ( 20 ) wrapped around an inner support tube ( 12 ) that can be used as a high capacitance capacitor and to remove dissolved solids from a liquid stream such as water, acid, aqueous or non-aqueous.
1 . A concentric layer electric double layer capacitor cylinder for use in deionizing aqueous streams, comprising:
a. a plurality of concentrically opposed capacitor pairs of predetermined diameter and length,
b. a dielectric spacer interposed between one of said capacitors in pairs and its adjacent capacitor with similar predetermined length and position,
c. a means of containing said capacitors and spacers,
d. a means of introducing an electrical charge to said capacitor pairs, and
e. a means of introducing and removing a liquid to said dielectric spacer whereby said liquid can be deionized by said cylinder.
2 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 1 wherein said capacitor pairs are made of activated carbon, carbon black, and polytetrafluoroethylene.
3 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 1 wherein one ion specific membrane is interposed between said capacitor and said dielectric spacer.
4 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 1 wherein the capacitor and ion specific membrane are integrated.
5 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 1 wherein said capacitor and said means of introducing electrical charge are integrated.
6 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 1 wherein said capacitor, said means of introducing electrical charge, and said ion specific membrane are integrated.
7 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 1 wherein said means of introducing electrical charge is the casing of the cylinder.
8 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 1 wherein means of introducing an electrical charge to said capacitor pairs is comprised of titanium sheet.
9 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 1 wherein the means of containing said capacitors and spacers is an inner support tube and outer casing or seal.
10 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 1 wherein said capacitor pairs are less than 0.050″ thick.
11 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 1 wherein said capacitor pairs are comprised of agents that impart larger capacitance per unit volume than activated carbon.
12 . A method for deionizing water containing ionic components comprising:
a. A concentric layer electric double layer capacitor cylinder
b. A power supply
c. And a means for controlling system
13 . A capacitive deionization system comprising:
a. A concentric layer electric double layer capacitor cylinder
b. A power supply
c. And a means for controlling system
d. Fluid for processing
14 . A concentric layer electric double layer capacitor cylinder for storing electrical energy, comprising:
a. a plurality of concentrically opposed capacitor pairs,
b. a dielectric spacer interposed between one of said capacitor in pairs and its adjacent
capacitor,
c. a means of containing said capacitors and spacers whereby said cylinder can store electrical energy, and
d. a means of introducing electrical charge to said capacitor pairs.
15 . The electrical double layer capacitor of claim 14 wherein said capacitor pairs are made of activated carbon, carbon black, and polytetrafluoroethylene.
16 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 14 wherein means of introducing an electrical charge to said capacitor pairs is comprised of titanium sheet.
17 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 14 wherein the means of containing said capacitors and spacers is an inner support tube and outer casing or seal.
18 . The electrical double layer capacitor cylinder of claim 14 wherein said capacitor pairs are less than 0.050″ thick.
19 . A method for storing energy comprising:
a. A concentric layer electric double layer capacitor cylinder
b. a means for controlling system