Inventors:
Kenneth J. Branchick - Mentor OH
Irving Malkin - University Hts. OH
Robert C. Sutter - Painesville OH
Karel A. Korinek - Mentor OH
Mary R. Suchanski - Rochester NY
Donald M. Knaack - Mentor OH
Gary F. Platek - Willoughby Hills OH
Assignee:
Diamond Shamrock Corporation - Dallas TX
International Classification:
C25C 700
C25C 702
C25C 704
Abstract:
This invention is directed to a membrane or diaphragm-free electrolytic cell device for removal of a metal(s) present as a contaminant(s) in waste water comprising a nonconductive cell box having an upper peripheral flange, anode and cathode bus bars located on said cell box below said flange, inlet and outlet means to pass the liquid through the electrodes contained in said box, means to space the anodes and cathodes contained within said cell box, a plurality of anodes having openings to permit the flow of waste water therethrough, a plurality of reticulate cathodes, and means connecting the anodes and cathodes, respectively, to said bus bars and to a source of electrical energy whereby the metal contaminant(s) present in such water are deposited on the reticulate cathodes predominantly.