Oxyhydrogen Generator Voltage Control and Parasitic Current Suppression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing oxyhydrogen generators lack control and stabilization of voltage in electrolytic cells, leading to parasitic currents and reduced oxyhydrogen gas production, resulting in inefficiencies in internal combustion engines and stationary combustion facilities.
Innovation Solution
An oxyhydrogen generator with a hermetically sealed housing and interconnected electrolytic cells, featuring a metal screen between electrodes, a microprocessor module for voltage stabilization, temperature control, and electrolyte management, which prevents parasitic currents and optimizes oxyhydrogen gas production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If electrolysis is performed without voltage control and stabilization, then the generator structure is simple, but parasitic currents occur and oxyhydrogen gas production is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements voltage control and stabilization through a feedback mechanism that monitors and adjusts the voltage in each electrolytic cell. This feedback system prevents parasitic currents by maintaining optimal voltage levels, thereby maximizing oxyhydrogen gas production while managing the complexity through automated control.
2Loss of energy
If metal screen is mounted between electrodes, then parasitic currents are eliminated, but device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a metal screen as an intermediary element mounted between the electrodes in each electrolytic cell. This metal screen acts as a physical barrier that prevents parasitic currents from forming while allowing the electrolysis process to continue efficiently. The intermediary structure eliminates energy loss without fundamentally altering the core electrolysis mechanism.
3Productivity
If electrolyte level and temperature are not controlled, then the system is simpler to operate, but oxyhydrogen gas production efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service control mechanisms for electrolyte level and temperature management. Sensors automatically monitor electrolyte levels and temperatures, and the system autonomously adjusts parameters to maintain optimal conditions for oxyhydrogen gas production. This self-regulating approach improves productivity while minimizing the need for manual intervention, effectively balancing complexity with ease of operation.
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 increases oxyhydrogen gas production, reduces power consumption, and enhances the efficiency of internal combustion engines by preventing parasitic currents and optimizing voltage control, leading to more complete combustion and lower emissions.
Implementation Method 1
via electrolysis of water, hydrogen and oxygen are produced
Implementation Method 2
a cooling system to remove heat from the cells
Implementation Method 3
combustion of hydrocarbon fuels in internal combustion engines
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AI summary
An oxyhydrogen generator comprises an electrolyser consisting of a plurality of electrolytic cells ( 1 ) covered by a hermetically sealed housing. Each cell ( 1 ) comprises a chamber (2), forming an electrolytic bath where a plurality of alternating anodes (4.2) and cathodes (4.1 ) are housed, a metal screen (5) being mounted between the electrodes (4). Electrodes (4) are connected in series to a DC source, and the electrolytic baths of chambers (2) are interconnected via spillways (6). In the upper end of the housing, an inlet (7) is formed for charging cells (1) with electrolyte, connected to reservoir (8) for electrolyte and at least one outlet (12.1 ) for the discharge of the resultant oxyhydrogen gas from cells (1 ). The oxyhydrogen generator has a microprocessor module (9) for the control and management of the parameters of the electrolysing process.