Electrolysis System In Situ Gas Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Internal combustion engines, particularly diesel engines, emit high levels of particulate matter and other pollutants due to incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, leading to increased emissions and reduced fuel efficiency, necessitating a system to enhance combustion completeness and reduce emissions.
Innovation Solution
An electrolysis system that generates hydrogen-hydrogen oxide (HHO) gas, which is stored and delivered to the engine's intake ports to promote more complete combustion, including a pressure-resistant container with electrolysis plates and a gas storage volume, and a distribution system to inject HHO gas directly into the combustion chamber.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-generated harmful factors
If an electrolysis system generates HHO gas to improve combustion completeness and reduce emissions, then fuel efficiency improves and emissions decrease, but the system complexity and device cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electrolysis cell, gas storage chamber, and distribution system into an integrated unit that can be mounted on the vehicle. The electrolysis cell contains both the electrolyte reservoir and gas generation chambers within a single housing, merging multiple functions (gas generation, storage, and delivery) into one consolidated device that reduces installation complexity while maintaining emission reduction benefits
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces HHO gas as an intermediary substance that facilitates more complete combustion of the primary fuel. The electrolysis cell generates HHO gas from water, which then acts as a combustion enhancer when introduced into the engine's intake system, enabling the primary fuel to burn more completely and reduce harmful emissions without requiring direct modification of the engine's core combustion process
2Volume of moving object
If a pressure-resistant container with integrated gas storage is used, then the system becomes more compact and efficient, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where the electrolysis cell is housed within a pressure-resistant container that also contains a gas storage chamber. The electrolyte reservoir is positioned within the same housing, creating a compact nested arrangement where components are housed within one another to minimize overall system volume while maintaining all necessary functions
Solution Approach 2:
The pressure-resistant container serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural housing for the electrolysis cell, acts as a gas storage chamber when pressurized, and functions as the electrolyte reservoir containment. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying manufacturing despite the increased complexity of the pressure-resistant housing
3Productivity
If HHO gas is stored at high pressure in a dedicated storage volume, then gas delivery efficiency improves, but the risk of leakage and safety hazards increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the gas storage function with the electrolysis cell housing by utilizing the headspace above the electrolyte as a pressurized gas storage chamber. This eliminates the need for separate high-pressure gas cylinders and complex valve systems, reducing potential leakage points while maintaining the ability to deliver pressurized HHO gas efficiently to the engine
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the potentially harmful byproduct of electrolysis (gas pressure buildup that could cause leakage) into a beneficial feature by using the generated gas pressure to automatically pressurize and store the HHO gas for efficient delivery. The pressure that could cause leakage is instead utilized to drive the gas delivery system, eliminating the need for additional compressors or high-pressure storage vessels
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system improves fuel efficiency, reduces emissions, and meets stringent emission regulations by ensuring more complete combustion of hydrocarbon fuels, thereby enhancing engine performance and reducing environmental impact.
Implementation Method 1
An electrolysis system that generates hydrogen-hydrogen oxide (HHO) gas
Data Source
AI summary
An electrolysis system may include a pressure-resistant assembly. The pressure-resistant assembly may include a first defined space configured to at least partially immerse a plurality of electrolysis plates in an aqueous solution. The pressure-resistant assembly may further include a second defined space configured to contain an enhancement gas or a component of the enhancement gas. The enhancement gas or the component of the enhancement gas may be generated in the first defined space. A volume of the second defined space may be in the range of 80-120% of a volume of the first defined space.