Hydrogen/oxygen generator apparatus and system

Abstract

A hydrogen / oxygen generator comprising: a dry cell electrolyzer, the dry cell electrolyzer configurable to be in communication with a battery; a power supply in communication with the dry cell electrolyzer; the power supply configurable to be in communication with a battery; a pulse width modulator in communication with the power supply; where the current supplied to the dry cell electrolyzer from the power supply is at the resonant frequency of the dry cell electrolyzer. A hydrogen / oxygen generator system comprising: a dry cell electrolyzer, a battery in communication with the dry cell electrolyzer; a power supply in communication with the dry cell electrolyzer and the battery; a pulse width modulator in communication with the power supply; an electrolyte tank in communication with an air intake of an internal combustion engine, and in communication with the electrolyzer; and where the current supplied to the dry cell electrolyzer from the power supply is at the resonant frequency of the dry cell electrolyzer.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a hydrogen / oxygen generator apparatus and system, and more specifically to a dry cell system for separating water into hydrogen and oxygen.BACKGROUND[0002]Fuel costs account for an ever-growing portion of expenses for individuals and businesses. Global geopolitical events, increased consumption in developed and developing nations, and the desire to reduce emissions have historically created upward trending price fluctuations for nearly all consumer goods. The consumer is hit twice with these increases, first at the pump and again with the increased cost of goods transported by large fleets of trucks and ships for which fuel makes up a large portion of their operating expenses.[0003]The high cost of fuel is being addressed primarily through the development of alternative fuels such as bio-fuels (plant based), hybrid (electric / gas) engines, electric vehicles, hydrogen powered vehicles, natural gas vehicles, and hydrogen cell techno...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a hydrogen / oxygen generator system that includes a dry cell electrolyzer, a battery, a power supply, a pulse width modulator, and an electrolyte tank. The system is designed to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases through the electrolysis of water using a high-temperature, high-pressure process. The system is controlled by the pulse width modulator, which ensures that the current supplied to the electrolyzer is at the resonant frequency of the electrolyzer. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more efficient and effective method for producing hydrogen and oxygen gases for various applications such as fuel cells and industrial processes.

Problems solved by technology

The consumer is hit twice with these increases, first at the pump and again with the increased cost of goods transported by large fleets of trucks and ships for which fuel makes up a large portion of their operating expenses.

These approaches are limited in various ways—limited range for electric, limited hydrogen production, or have design limitations.

Most of the above solutions are aimed at new original equipment and generally does not solve problems with gasoline and diesel vehicles currently on the road.

In addition, the above solutions tend to have rather long return on investments.

This can be dangerous as the system works under pressure to create the hydrogen gas which can result in safety issues.

Other known devices have output from 5-10 L / m of hydrogen which limits the application of the device.

This power can generate large fluctuations in operation with even minor changes in the electrolyte formula.

Such fluctuations can potentially melt the control wires from excessive current conditions or cause an explosion from the pressurized gas.

Other devices inject hydrogen into pressurized fuel systems which can lead to other safety issues and also means they have to store the pressurized gas on-board the vehicle to use it.

Sodium Chloride gas does contain some hydrogen but also is a very caustic gas that will deteriorate the internal components of the engine.

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