Stacked Electrode HHO Generator for Low-Cost Hydrogen Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional batteries have low energy density, making them inadequate for many applications, and methods for producing hydrogen and oxygen using electrolysis are inefficient in terms of electricity usage and require costly catalysts.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing a sequence of corrugated metal or non-metal disks as electrodes in an electrolysis process, with a synthetic diamond barrier to separate gases, and bio-solids to generate methane, hydrogen, and oxygen, optimizing electricity consumption and productivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If conventional batteries are used to provide sufficient energy capacity, then energy density is improved, but cost becomes prohibitive
Solution Approach 1:
The system generates its own fuel (hydrogen and oxygen) on-demand through electrolysis of water using electricity from the vehicle's alternator or battery, eliminating the need for expensive high-energy-density batteries while providing sufficient energy capacity for extended operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the energy storage approach from storing large amounts of chemical energy in expensive batteries to generating chemical energy continuously through electrolysis, transforming the parameter of energy capacity from a static battery property to a dynamic generation process
2Productivity
If catalysts are added to water to loosen chemical bonds for electrolysis, then hydrogen and oxygen production efficiency is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the electrolyte from pure water to saltwater solution, altering the chemical parameters to enable electrolysis without requiring expensive catalysts, thereby maintaining productivity while reducing cost
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses inexpensive salt (sodium chloride) as the electrolyte instead of costly catalysts, replacing expensive materials with cheap, readily available substances that perform the same function of enabling efficient electrolysis
3Productivity
If multiple electrodes are placed in the HHO generation system in conventional manner, then system simplicity is maintained, but HHO gas production quantity is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode system is segmented into multiple plates arranged in series within the container, with each plate acting as an individual electrode surface for electrolysis, thereby increasing total active surface area and gas production capacity while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular arrangement
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a single-plane electrode arrangement to a multi-layer stacked configuration, utilizing the vertical dimension within the container to accommodate multiple electrode plates, thereby increasing productivity without significantly increasing horizontal footprint or overall complexity
4Quantity of substance
If electricity is applied to electrolyze water into HHO, then hydrogen and oxygen are produced, but electricity consumption is high
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the electrolyte from pure water to saltwater solution, which has different electrical conductivity properties, thereby reducing the electricity consumption required to produce the same quantity of hydrogen and oxygen gases through electrolysis
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 efficiently generates hydrogen and oxygen using less electricity, suitable for powering vehicles and other applications, with improved energy density and reduced costs.
Implementation Method 1
An electric power source connected to the electrodes is configured to supply an electric current so as to electrically charge the electrodes. The charged electrodes react with the water-electrolyte solution to produce the HHO gas.
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AI summary
The embodiments herein provide a HHO generating system and method for generating hydrogen, oxygen and methane. The system adopts electrolysis process to generate a HHO gas from a water-electrolyte solution. The system comprises a reaction tank filled with the water-electrolyte solution, a plurality of disks stacked one above another, a plurality of frames connecting to the disks and an external power supply. The disks comprise a plurality of negatively charged cathode disks and a plurality of positively charged anode disks. The plurality of frames comprises a plurality of conductive frames and a plurality of support frames configured to hold the disks. An electric current is supplied to the conducting frames so as to electrically charge the disks that react with the water-electrolyte solution to produce the HHO gas. The disks are copper-nickel alloy disks in a ratio of 70:30.