Electrohydrogen generator and molecular separator using moving electrodes and auxiliary electrodes

Abstract

A cylinder containing electrolyte is rotated at a very high speed, which facilitates dissociation of the electrolyte, producing oxygen and hydrogen as well as generating an increased potential difference between an insulated, central cathode and grounded, peripheral, multiple, moving anodes. When the anodes are close to the cathode, there is an easier rupture of the hydrated dipoles and separation into the component gases. As a central shell of hydrogen grows bigger around the cathode, the anodes, controlled by an electromagnetic device or mechanical gears move away from the cathode to the periphery of the cylinder, continually providing a short distance of migration of the described ions. As the molecules dissociate, the temperature drops. This collateral energy could also be used, adding to the efficiency of the apparatus.

1 . A device for facilitating an electrolytic process comprising: 
 a) a rotary-driven vessel capable of holding an electrolytic solution;    b) electrodes, that is, an cathode and an anode, at least one of which electrodes is movable with respect to the other during an electrolytic process performed by the device;    c) control means for positioning the moveable electrode at various positions during the electrolytic process, where moving the moveable electrode would increase the rate of electrolysis.    
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , in which the rotary-driven vessel is a high-speed cylindrical centrifuge.  
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , in which the device has an inlet for supplying the electrolytic solution to the vessel and an outlet for discharging products of electrolysis.  
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , in which the device is an electrohydrogen generator.  
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , in which the device is equipped with a heat exchanger to keep the device with an optimal operating temperature range.  
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , in which an anode is positioned adjacent to a cathode during an initial stage of electrolysis and one of the electrodes is moveable gradually away from the other as an area of concentration of unseparated electrolytic solution moves farther away from the other electrode during rotation of the vessel.  
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , in which a multiplicity of anodes are positioned adjacent to a cathode during an initial stage of electrolysis and the anodes are moveable gradually away from the cathode as an area of concentration of unseparated electrolytic solution moves farther away from the cathode during rotation of the vessel.  
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 4 , in which the rotary-driven vessel facilitates dissociation of the electrolytic solution, producing oxygen and hydrogen while simultaneously generating a potential difference between the electrodes.  
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 4 , in which the distance between the cathode and anode is variable such that electrostatic forces resulting from production of hydrogen are counterbalanced by the positioning of the electrodes relative to each other to produce a continued efficient dissociation of the ions as the electrolytic process continues.  
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 4 , in which an expansion of a central shell of hydrogen around the cathode is coordinated with a controlled gradual movement of the anode toward the periphery of the vessel.  
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 4 , in which an expanding central cathode moves peripherally such that the outer anodes are in juxtaposition with the central cathode throughout their travel and the distance between the electrodes is continuously minimized.  
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , in which multiple anodes rotate upon shafts in response to expansion of a central concentration of hydrogen, such that a distance between the anodes and a central cathode is reduced.  
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , in which a porous material of a central cathode facilitates free migration of hydrogen and oxygen ions.  
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , in which multiple anodes comprise a mesh to further facilitate a migration of hydrogen ions.  
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1 , in which the cylinder is equipped with inlet and outlet ports to allow delivery and extraction of hydrogen immediately and oxygen eventually.  
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 2 , in which: 
 a) the device has an inlet for supplying the electrolytic solution to the vessel and an outlet for discharging products of electrolysis;    b) the device is an electrohydrogen generator;    c) the device is equipped with a heat exchanger to keep the device with an optimal operating temperature range;    d) a multiplicity of anodes are positioned adjacent to a cathode during an initial stage of electrolysis and the anodes are moveable gradually away from the cathode as an area of concentration of unseparated electrolytic solution moves farther away from the cathode during rotation of the vessel;    e) the rotary-driven vessel facilitates dissociation of the electrolytic solution, producing oxygen and hydrogen while simultaneously generating a potential difference between the electrodes;    f) the distance between the cathode and anode is variable such that electrostatic forces resulting from production of hydrogen are counterbalanced by the positioning of the electrodes relative to each other to produce a continued efficient dissociation of the ions as the electrolytic process continues;    g) an expansion of a central shell of hydrogen around the cathode is coordinated with a controlled gradual movement of the anode toward the periphery of the vessel;    h) a porous material of a central cathode facilitates free migration of hydrogen and oxygen ions.