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In this paper the theory of water electrolysis in a closed electrochemical cell, that contains two electrodes, an electrolyte and a pressure sensor is described. From the leakage and electrochemical experiments done with this cell it is possible to obtain information about the applicability of the electrochemical principle in a closed cavity, the choice of the electrodes and electrolyte, and different types of leakages. Further, tests done with a control system, that consists of an electronic feedback system together with the electrochemical macro cell and the pressure sensor are presented. A value of the pressure is set and the regulator will actuate the electrochemical cell in such a way to get the desired pressure.
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Neagu, C., Jansen, H., Gardeniers, J.G.E., Elwenspoek, M. (1998). An Actuation Principle: The Electrolysis of Water. In: van den Berg, A., Bergveld, P. (eds) Sensor Technology in the Netherlands: State of the Art. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5010-1_41
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