HYDROGEN GENERATION THROUGH STATIC FEED WATER ELECTROLYSIS.

Abstract

Life Systems' Static Feed Water Electrolysis System (SFWES) concept, developed under NASA sponsorship, is presented for potential applicability to terrestrial hydrogen (H//2) production. The SFWES concept uses (1) an alkaline electrolyte to minimize power requirements and materials compatibility problems, (2) a method where the electrolyte is retained in a thin porous matrix eliminating bulk electrolyte, and (3) a static water feed mechanism to prevent electrode and electrolyte contamination and to promote system simplicity.