Hydrogen generator system

Abstract

A hydrogen generator apparatus for a vehicle a reservoir for electrolyte, and electrolyte chamber, an electrolyte feed line to the electrolyte chamber, at least one pair of electrodes chamber, a conduit from the electrolyte chamber to the air line of the engine, the electrodes being vertically disposed in the electrolyte chamber and being between 0.125 and 0.2 inch apart; a voltage supply to the electrodes in response to adjustment to the throttle of the engine and being determined by a signal from the spark plug/injector signals of the engine, the amount of hydrogen (and oxygen) produced being controlled to prevent stoichiometric excess having regard to the requirement of the engine for the combination of fuel and the gases, and a supply of fresh air to the electrolytic chamber to dislodge hydrogen and oxygen clinging to the electrodes.

1 . A hydrogen generator apparatus for a vehicle including a reservoir for electrolyte, and electrolyte chamber, an electrolyte feed line to the electrolyte chamber, at least one pair of electrodes chamber, a conduit from the electrolyte chamber to the air line of the engine, the electrodes being vertically disposed in the electrolyte chamber and being between 0.125 and 0.2 inch apart; a voltage supply to the electrodes in response to adjustment to the throttle of the engine and being determined by a signal from the spark plug/injector signals of the engine, the amount of hydrogen (and oxygen) produced being controlled to prevent stoichiometric excess having regard to the requirement of the engine for the combination of fuel and the gases, and a supply of fresh air to the electrolytic chamber to dislodge hydrogen and oxygen clinging to the electrodes. 
   
   
       2 . A hydrogen generator apparatus according to  claim 1  in which the electrodes are 0.185 inch apart. 
   
   
       3 . A hydrogen generator apparatus according to  claim 1  in which the electrodes are spot welded together on an angle header. 
   
   
       4 . A hydrogen generator apparatus according to  claim 1  in which a reverse polarity is imposed on the electrodes. 
   
   
       5 . A hydrogen generator apparatus according to  claim 4  in which the period of polarity change is of the order of three hours during driving. 
   
   
       6 . A hydrogen generator apparatus according to  claim 4  including a cleaning cycle for 10 minutes. 
   
   
       7 . A hydrogen generator apparatus according to  claim 1  in which the positive signal from the oil pressure sensor controls the electrical current flow to the electrodes to a predetermined extent to avoid overproduction of hydrogen and oxygen. 
   
   
       8 . A hydrogen generator apparatus according to  claim 1  in which a single pump is provided which controls the flow of fresh air and electrolyte to the electrolyte chamber. 
   
   
       9 . A hydrogen generator apparatus according to  claim 8  including the provision of a two-valve system (one pre- and one post-filter). 
   
   
       10 . A hydrogen generator apparatus according to  claim 9  in which the two valves and pump, together with a filter are located in a separate assembly.