Method and apparatus for electolysis-assisted generation of hydrogen

a technology of electolysis and hydrogen, applied in the field of electrolysis cells, can solve the problems of unnecessarily damaging engine components, unfavorable environmental protection, and koh caustic, and achieve the effects of enhancing internal combustion, avoiding excessive waste, and improving the environmen

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-18
SOHN CHESTER
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[0013]What is needed is an efficient method of electrolytic hydrogen generation for enhancing internal combustion without releasing caustic chemicals, such as potassium hydroxide to avoid excessive waste, improve the environment, and provide a low maintenance system.

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A disadvantage of such a method of electrolysis is environmental contamination.
Additionally, KOH is caustic, unnecessarily damaging engine components and even degrading the electrodes used in the electrolysis apparatus.

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[0024]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0025]The present invention involves admixing hydrogen and / or oxygen into a fuel / air mixture to enhance combustion. The present invention will be described below using the example of a diesel-fueled truck. However, it should be understood that the present invention is also useful for other applications needing enhanced combustion, such as passenger automobiles, heavy equipment, buses, locomotives, marine engines, military vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, power generation turbines, stationary generators, and the like. The present invention may also be used to produce hydrogen and / or oxygen to be used as fuel or fuel additives.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for electrolysis-based generation of hydrogen and oxygen to enhance combustion. A hydrogen generating apparatus comprises an electrolysis cell, the electrolysis cell electrically connected to a power source, an outlet for directing effluent gases from the electrolysis cell, and a scrubber for using a scrubbing medium to remove contaminants from the effluent gas flow. In another option, a first mesh electrode may be situated within the electrolysis cell and electrically connected to a power source, a second mesh electrode may be situated within the electrolysis cell and electrically connected to the power source, and a membrane may be situated between the first mesh electrode and the second mesh electrode which may be immersed within the aqueous solution.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to the generation of hydrogen and / or oxygen, and, more particularly, to an electrolysis cell for supplying gaseous fuel additives to enhance combustion in a combustion engine. The present invention also may be used to generate hydrogen and / or oxygen to be stored for use as a fuel or other purpose.[0002]Electrolysis is a well-known process whereby an electric current is passed through an aqueous solution. The electric current splits the water molecules, releasing hydrogen and oxygen gasses which may be directed to the air intake of an engine.[0003]Hydrogen may be mixed with gasoline vapor and air to enhance the efficiency of internal combustion engines. When the mixture of such gases ignites, the hydrogen distributed throughout the mixture burns first and contributes to an optimum combination of the remaining vaporized fuel.[0004]Often, electrolysis to produce hydrogen and / or oxygen from water uses a basic elect...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): C25B1/02C25B15/00C25B9/00
CPCC25B1/04Y02E60/366C25B15/08C25B9/00Y02E60/36
Inventor SOHN, CHESTER
Owner SOHN CHESTER
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