Hydrogen Generation Device Using Disposable Chemical Agent Packets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hydrogen generation devices face challenges such as high manufacturing costs and unpleasant odors due to electrolytic processes, and inefficiencies with alloy ceramic materials used for hydrogen production.
Innovation Solution
A hydrogen generation device featuring a tubular tank with an immersion tube filled with a hydrogen generating agent package, which reacts with water to produce hydrogen. The device includes a top lid with an air outlet for hydrogen release and optional connections for skin-care instruments, nasal masks, and other applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If electrolytic process is used for hydrogen generation, then hydrogen can be produced, but manufacturing cost increases and unpleasant odor is generated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the electrolytic process (electrical/chemical system) with a chemical reaction system using hydrogen generating agents. This substitution eliminates the need for complex electrolysis equipment, reducing manufacturing costs while avoiding the unpleasant odor associated with electrolytic hydrogen production.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs disposable hydrogen generating agent packets that are inexpensive and single-use. These packets contain chemical reagents that react with water to produce hydrogen, eliminating the need for expensive, maintainable electrolysis systems and reducing overall manufacturing costs.
2Quantity of substance
If alloy ceramal materials are used for hydrogen production, then hydrogen can be generated, but manufacturing cost increases and structural complexity arises
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses simple, inexpensive hydrogen generating agent packets instead of complex alloy ceramal materials. These disposable packets contain chemical reagents that react with water to produce hydrogen, eliminating the need for sophisticated ceramic structures and reducing both cost and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the hydrogen generation function from complex alloy ceramal materials and isolates it into simple chemical reaction packets. This extraction simplifies the overall system by removing unnecessary structural complexity while maintaining hydrogen production capability.
3Productivity
If alloy ceramal materials are roasted as agglomerates, then hydrogen production efficiency improves, but cost increases due to powder processing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs inexpensive, pre-prepared hydrogen generating agent packets that are designed for single use. These packets contain chemical reagents that efficiently produce hydrogen when reacted with water, achieving high productivity without the costly powder processing required for alloy ceramal agglomerates.
4Productivity
If hydrogen generating agent package is submerged in water, then hydrogen reaction efficiency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the hydrogen generation system into simple, discrete components: hydrogen generating agent packets, water reservoir, and collection chambers. This segmentation allows the packets to be easily submerged in water for efficient reaction while keeping the overall device structure simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces water as an intermediary substance that facilitates the chemical reaction between hydrogen generating agents and produces hydrogen efficiently. The water serves as a simple medium that enables the reaction without adding complex device requirements, maintaining both efficiency and simplicity.
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 device effectively generates hydrogen through a chemical reaction between the hydrogen generating agent and water, providing a cost-effective and odor-free solution for hydrogen production, with the option to supply hydrogen to various body parts or bathing water for therapeutic benefits.
Implementation Method 1
Hydrogen is generated when hydrogen generating agent powders inside the hydrogen generating agent package react with water sufficiently
Data Source
AI summary
A hydrogen generation device includes a tubular tank and a top lid combined with the tank. An immersion tube in which a hydrogen generating agent package is stuffed is placed in the tank. The hydrogen generating agent package is submerged in water after water is poured in the tank to generate hydrogen, which is released through a tank opening of the tank. The hydrogen generating agent package accommodates hydrogen generating agent powders including calcium oxide and aluminum powders, both of which are mixed and wrapped with a nonwoven fabric, as well as a little catalytic sodium carbonate added inside. For inhibition of free radicals and promotion of metabolism, the hydrogen generation device is further provided with a connector and a hose for a skin-care instrument, a nasal mask, an eye shield or an ear cleaner through which hydrogen is supplied as required.