Device for generating hydrogen for use in internal combustion engines

Abstract

An electrolysis conversion system for converting water into hydrogen and oxygen, includes a housing in which are housed electrodes. The electrodes are immersed in an electrolyte and are connected to a positive and negative sides of an energy source. The housing is a non conductive material that has chambers to separate the hydrogen and the oxygen The present invention further discloses a method of utilizing the electrolyzer in conjunction with the fuel system of an internal combustion engine to improve the efficiency of said internal combustion engine.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,536,551, issued Mar. 25, 2003, included by reference herein. [0002] The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 5,244,558, issued Sep. 24, 1992, by Chiang, included by reference herein. [0003] The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,096,178, issued Aug. 24, 1998, by Amirav Tzanani, included by reference herein. [0004] The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,689,259, issued Oct. 18, 2002, by Klene, included by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0005] The present invention relates to fuel in internal combustion engines and, more particularly, to use in autos and trucks to increase the fuel economy. The present invention generally relates to systems including converters for supplying hydrogen-rich gas to internal combustion engines. The invention more particularly relates to onboard generation systems for use in vehicles and the like in which the systems are capa...

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Benefits of technology

[0017] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided mobile elecrolyzer that is both functional and effective in reducing the amount of fuel an internal combustion engine consumes and there by cuts down the hydrocarbons that the internal combustion engine produces. A plastic housing with separate chambers holds the electrolyte. The chambers are vented separately with the hydrogen being introduced into the air intake of the engine. Adding hydrogen to a hydrocarbon fuel has been proven to increase the efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The present invention provides a low cost device that can create hydrogen when it is needed. The present invention provides a system that can generate hydrogen on board for a vehicle or a internal combustion engine.

Problems solved by technology

The rising cost of fossil fuels has had a negative impact on the economy of most drivers.

The cost of fuel is expected to rise and the environmental cost must be figured in too.

Moreover, the refill time for hydrogen is substantially longer than that for gasoline when the hydrogen is to be stored on-board.

We note that the authors state that this system would not be practical to generate hydrogen as the sole fuel for an engine.

This system requires carefully controlled catalytic action and temperature range and has limitations for startup and transient response.

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