IP Library Granted Patent US 12,037,694
Granted Patent B2
US 12,037,694 · App. 17/938,548 · Granted Jul 16, 2024

Systems and methods for producing hydrogen gas

Inventors: Ryan J. Gilliam (San Jose, CA); Brian J. Lam (San Ramon, CA)
Assignee: Verdagy, Inc.
C25B15/02C25B1/04C25B9/70
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Patent No.
US 12,037,694
App. No.
17/938,548
Granted
Jul 16, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A method for carrying out electrolysis comprises dynamically changing a current density associated with an operation of an electrolyzer within a range of values of about 0.15 A/cm 2 and 3.0 A/cm2, wherein the changing of the current density associated with the operation of the electrolyzer is in response to a change in demand for electricity within a region where the electrolyzer is located, and wherein the changing of the current density comprises lowering the current density within the range of values of about 0.15 A/cm 2 and 3.0 A/cm 2 when the demand for electricity increases within the region where the electrolyzer is located and raising the current density within the range of values of about 0.15 A/cm 2 and 3.0 A/cm 2 when the demand for electricity decreases within the region where the electrolyzer is located.

Claims (21)

1. A method for carrying out electrolysis comprising:

at least twice within a 24 hour period, performing a dynamic adjustment of a current density associated with an operation of an electrolyzer within a range of values of about 0.15 A/cm 2 and 3.0 A/cm 2 in response to a change in price of electricity within a region where the electrolyzer is located;

wherein each dynamic adjustment of the current density comprises operating the electrolyzer at a first current density within the range of values of about 0.15 A/cm 2 and 3.0 A/cm 2 when the price of electricity within the region is at a first price, raising the current density of the electrolyzer above the first current density within the range of values of about 0.15 A/cm 2 and 3.0 A/cm 2 when the price of electricity within the region decreases below the first price, and decreasing the current density of the electrolyzer below the first current density within the range of values of about 0.15 A/cm 2 and 3.0 A/cm 2 when the price of electricity within the region increases above the first price.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the change in the price of electricity within the region occurs for a period of time when demand for electricity within the region is fluctuating.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein an average price of electricity within the region over the period of time is elevated compared to another period of time.

4. The method of claim 2 , wherein an average price of electricity within the region over the period of time is decreased compared to another period of time.

5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the period of time is one where the price of electricity within the region typically increases or decreases.

6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the period of time is between specific hours within a day.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrolyzer comprises at least two separate electrolyzer cells.

8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrolyzer has a total size of at least about 2.5 m 3 .

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein when the price of electricity within the region increases, an operating expenditure of the electrolyzer increases unless the current density is decreased.

10. A method for carrying out electrolysis comprising:

at least twice within a 24 hour period, performing a dynamic adjustment of a current density associated with an operation of an electrolyzer, wherein each dynamic adjustment of the current density comprises:

operating the electrolyzer at a first current density when the price of electricity within a region where the electrolyzer is located is at a first price;

operating the electrolyzer at a second current density that is lower than the first current density when the price of electricity within the region is at a second price that is higher than the first price; and

operating the electrolyzer at a third current density that is higher than the first current density when the price of electricity within the region is at a third price that is lower than the first price.

11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the price of electricity within the region increases or the price of electricity within the region decreases, or both, during a period of time when the price of electricity within the region is fluctuating.

12. The method of claim 11 , wherein an average price of electricity within the region over the period of time is elevated compared to another period of time.

13. The method of claim 11 , wherein an average price of electricity within the region over the period of time is decreased compared to another period of time.

14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the period of time is one where the price of electricity within the region typically increases or decreases.

15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the period of time is between specific hours within a day.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 11, 2025
From: VERDAGY, INC.
To: FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Reel/Frame 072223/0418 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 3, 2022
From: GILLIAM, RYAN J.; LAM, BRIAN J.
To: VERDAGY, INC.
Reel/Frame 061648/0037 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 17938319 · Oct 5, 2022
Provisional Application 63252552 · Oct 5, 2021
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