What is a “divided” RenoCell?
For certain applications, a variation of the standard RenoCell is available, the “divided” RenoCell. This divided RenoCell has a hydroscopic membrane (normally a cation exchange membrane) positioned concentrically between the cathode and the anode. In this case, two electrolyte solutions, anolyte and catholyte, and consequent dual solution storage, circulation and control systems, are required. The divided RenoCell system can be applied to solutions containing species that can be oxidized at the anode and that would interfere with the cathodic deposition process, e.g., chlorine generation from aqueous chloride solutions.
