Gas Generator Cooling and Filtration for Hydrogen Durability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gas generators that produce hydrogen through electrolysis suffer from rapid degradation due to high-temperature, high-humidity conditions, leading to corrosion and abrasion of components, which reduces their operational lifespan and safety.
Innovation Solution
A gas generator comprising an electrolytic device, a condensing filter device, and a cooling device, where the condensing filter device uses a gas pathway, filter material, and spacer to filter and cool the hydrogen, and the cooling device employs a cooling sheet and fan to maintain a stable temperature, preventing damage from high-temperature and high-humidity gases.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If electrolyzed water is used to generate hydrogen through electrolysis, then hydrogen production is achieved, but high temperature and high humidity cause corrosion and abrasion of components, reducing operational lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
A condensing filter device is introduced as an intermediary component between the electrolytic device and the output. This device condenses water vapor from the high-temperature hydrogen stream and filters out impurities, protecting downstream components from corrosion and abrasion while maintaining hydrogen production efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the temperature and humidity parameters of the hydrogen gas stream by introducing a condensing filter device that cools the high-temperature hydrogen, condensing water vapor and reducing humidity to protective levels for downstream components
2Productivity
If high-temperature hydrogen gas is directly output from the electrolytic device, then hydrogen generation efficiency is improved, but component damage from high temperature and humidity occurs rapidly
Solution Approach 1:
The condensing filter device performs preliminary cooling and filtration of the high-temperature hydrogen stream before it reaches other components. This preliminary action removes water vapor and impurities that would otherwise cause rapid degradation, extending device operational life while maintaining generation efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The high-temperature hydrogen stream, which would normally cause harm through thermal degradation, is converted into a benefit by using its temperature differential to drive condensation of water vapor in the condensing filter device, thereby removing humidity that causes corrosion while maintaining the efficiency of hydrogen production
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 solution extends the operational life and improves safety of the gas generator by maintaining a stable operating temperature and preventing component damage, ensuring effective filtration and cooling of the generated hydrogen.
Implementation Method 1
the electrolytic device is configured for electrolyzing the electrolyzed water to generate hydrogen
Implementation Method 2
the cooling device are able to cool down the generated hydrogen and the device
Implementation Method 3
the condensing filter device are able to cool down the generated hydrogen
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AI summary
The present invention provides a gas generator and comprises an electrolytic device, a condensing filter device, and a cooling device. The electrolytic device is configured for electrolyzing electrolyzed water to generate hydrogen. The condensing filter device is coupled to the electrolytic device for receiving and filtering the hydrogen generated by the electrolytic device. The cooling device comprises a cooling sheet and a cooling fan, wherein the cooling sheet is configured on the condensing filter device, and the cooling fan is configured for driving air to flow through the cooling sheet to cool the condensing filter device. The present invention uses the condensing filter device and the cooling device for cooling the generated gas and the component that gas passes through, so that a stable operating temperature is maintaining. Therefore, the possibility of the component damage by high temperature and humidity is reduced.