Modular assembly for coupling electrochemical units

Abstract

The present invention relates to a modular assembly for coupling electrochemical units, including at least one module including a support frame for receiving at least two electrochemical units, the support frame including main fluidic connection means for coupling between juxtaposed modules and secondary fluidic connection means with the electrochemical units borne by the support frame.

1 . A modular assembly for coupling electrochemical units, comprising at least one module comprising a support frame for receiving at least two electrochemical units, the support frame comprising:
 main fluidic connection means for coupling between juxtaposed modules,   secondary fluidic connection means with the electrochemical units borne by the support frame.   
     
     
         2 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 1 , the support frame comprising plates for receiving the electrochemical units. 
     
     
         3 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 2 , the plates supporting the electrical connectors for supplying power to the electrochemical units, notably flameproof connectors. 
     
     
         4 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 1 , the support frame comprising a column bearing the plates and the main and auxiliary fluidic connectors. 
     
     
         5 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 4 , the main fluidic connectors being arranged on opposite faces of the column. 
     
     
         6 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 4 , the plates being arranged in twos on opposite faces of the column. 
     
     
         7 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 1 , the frame bearing electrical power supply connectors that are common to all the electrochemical units of the module. 
     
     
         8 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 4 , the frame bearing electrical power supply connectors that are common to all the electrochemical units of the module and the common power supply connectors being arranged on the top of the column. 
     
     
         9 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 1 , the module comprising relays allowing a selective electrical supply to the electrochemical units. 
     
     
         10 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 1 , the secondary fluidic connection means being equipped with valves with automatic closure in the event of disconnection. 
     
     
         11 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the valves of the secondary fluidic connection means comprise at least one anti-return valve. 
     
     
         12 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 1  the electrochemical units being electrolysis units. 
     
     
         13 . The assembly as claimed in  claim 1 , the electrical power of a module being greater than or equal to 20 kW. 
     
     
         14 . An electrochemical installation comprising a modular assembly as defined in  claim 1  and at least one electrochemical unit borne by a module. 
     
     
         15 . The installation as claimed in  claim 13 , comprising at least two modules each bearing at least one electrochemical unit.