GB2143848A - Gas generation and control system for an engine - Google Patents
Gas generation and control system for an engine Download PDFInfo
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- GB2143848A GB2143848A GB08320297A GB8320297A GB2143848A GB 2143848 A GB2143848 A GB 2143848A GB 08320297 A GB08320297 A GB 08320297A GB 8320297 A GB8320297 A GB 8320297A GB 2143848 A GB2143848 A GB 2143848A
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- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 66
- UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Hydrogen Chemical compound [H][H] UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 238000005868 electrolysis reaction Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 230000001133 acceleration Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 24
- 229910001868 water Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 24
- QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulfuric acid Chemical compound OS(O)(=O)=O QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000000446 fuel Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000001257 hydrogen Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 229910052739 hydrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000001301 oxygen Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 229910052760 oxygen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 4
- 235000011149 sulphuric acid Nutrition 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000001117 sulphuric acid Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000002485 combustion reaction Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000003792 electrolyte Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000000605 extraction Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000003809 water extraction Methods 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
- F02B43/00—Engines characterised by operating on gaseous fuels; Plants including such engines
- F02B43/10—Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C25—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
- C25B—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOUNDS OR NON-METALS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
- C25B1/00—Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals
- C25B1/01—Products
- C25B1/02—Hydrogen or oxygen
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
- F02B43/00—Engines characterised by operating on gaseous fuels; Plants including such engines
- F02B43/10—Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
- F02B2043/106—Hydrogen obtained by electrolysis
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
- Y02T10/00—Road transport of goods or passengers
- Y02T10/10—Internal combustion engine [ICE] based vehicles
- Y02T10/30—Use of alternative fuels, e.g. biofuels
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- Inorganic Chemistry (AREA)
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- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
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- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Output Control And Ontrol Of Special Type Engine (AREA)
- Electrolytic Production Of Non-Metals, Compounds, Apparatuses Therefor (AREA)
Abstract
The gas generation and control system has a gas generator 5 which by electrolysis creates hydrogen gas which is compressed by compressor 7 into tank 8 to allow for heavy demands of gas, e.g. acceleration and starting. It is fed from there through a water extraction cooler 11 to an engine control system 12, 14 which controls gas flow to the engine and thus engine speed and developed power. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Gas Generation and Control System
The invention relates to the extraction of combustible gases from water, to be used in reciprocating and turbine internal combustion engines.
According to the present invention, there is provided a fuel generation and distribution system comprising a gas generator, water tank and feed and level system, electrical generator, diaphragm compressor and pressure storage tank with safety switches, cooler and water trap gas flow regulator and engine speed control with electrically operated gas "on-off" control.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing.
The gas generator 5 comprises of three cells containing several electrodes each and interconnected cell to cell. They contain dilute sulphuric acid and a water replenishment tank 4.
On application of a current from generator 6 across the terminals of the generator, electrolysis of the water content of the solution takes place thus releasing hydrogen and oxygen gases. With the electrolysis of the electrolyte, the level in the generator drops, and this is replenished from a water storage tank 1 by way of control valve 2 and plastic float 3.
The gas from the generator 5 is fed to a electrically driven diaphragm type compressor 7 which compresses the gas into a tank 8 to retain a certain amount of gas for starting and acceleration purposes. There is also a pressure sensitive switch system 9 to switch off the current to the gas generator in the event of gas pressure being excessive.
A gas cooler 11 is incorporated in the circuit because as well as hydrogen and oxygen, water vapour is generated, and also the gases are quite hot. On passing over the cooler the water vapour condenses out of the gas and is collected in the water trap and drain 10.
Gas flow to the engine is controlled by a gas flow volume restricting valve 12, which also contains a "shut-off" valve 13, for use in case of emergency and also when the engine is not running. It is inter-connected with the air volume butterfly valve 14. From these valves the gas is fed through an inlet manifold into the engine, and mixing takes place in the manifold.
1. A gas generation and control system comprising a gas generator, electrical generator diaphragm compressor and pressure storage tank, gas cooler and water trap and gas and air volume controls.
2. A gas generation and control system, as claimed in claim 1, wherein a gas generator electrolysises dilute sulphuric acid to provide hydrogen gas.
3. A gas generation and control system, as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein hydrogen gas is compressed by an electrically operated diaphgram compressor and stored under pressure in a steel pressure tank with safety pressure "onoff" switch.
4. A gas generation and control system, as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein a gas cooler and water trap is provided to extract water vapour from the gas.
5. A gas generation and control system, as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein a gas flow volume restricting valve and air volume butterfly valve are provided to control the fuel flow to the engine.
6. A gas generation and control system substantially described herein with reference to the accompanying drawing.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.
Claims (6)
1. A gas generation and control system comprising a gas generator, electrical generator diaphragm compressor and pressure storage tank, gas cooler and water trap and gas and air volume controls.
2. A gas generation and control system, as claimed in claim 1, wherein a gas generator electrolysises dilute sulphuric acid to provide hydrogen gas.
3. A gas generation and control system, as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein hydrogen gas is compressed by an electrically operated diaphgram compressor and stored under pressure in a steel pressure tank with safety pressure "onoff" switch.
4. A gas generation and control system, as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein a gas cooler and water trap is provided to extract water vapour from the gas.
5. A gas generation and control system, as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein a gas flow volume restricting valve and air volume butterfly valve are provided to control the fuel flow to the engine.
6. A gas generation and control system substantially described herein with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB08320297A GB2143848B (en) | 1983-07-27 | 1983-07-27 | Gas generation and control system for an engine |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB08320297A GB2143848B (en) | 1983-07-27 | 1983-07-27 | Gas generation and control system for an engine |
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| GB8320297D0 GB8320297D0 (en) | 1983-09-01 |
| GB2143848A true GB2143848A (en) | 1985-02-20 |
| GB2143848B GB2143848B (en) | 1986-07-16 |
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Cited By (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE3442404A1 (en) * | 1984-11-20 | 1986-05-22 | Michael 6800 Mannheim Prießner | Heating appliance with hydrogen gas generation and storage |
| WO2000070262A1 (en) * | 1999-05-12 | 2000-11-23 | Stuart Energy Systems Corporation | Hydrogen fuel replenishment process and system |
| WO2002033237A1 (en) * | 2000-10-20 | 2002-04-25 | Marc Gilles Houdry | Device for producing, using and partly recycling a hydrogen and oxygen gas mixture from water |
| US6745105B1 (en) | 1999-05-12 | 2004-06-01 | Stuart Energy Systems Corporation | Energy distribution network |
| US7030770B2 (en) | 2003-02-28 | 2006-04-18 | Stuart Energy Systems Corporation | Hydrogen storage system and power system incorporating same |
| DE102012006827A1 (en) | 2011-12-01 | 2013-06-06 | Reinhard Gentsch | Method for operating combustion engine of motor car, involves producing required amount of hydrogen by electrolysis process for operation of combustion engine, and transferring hydrogen and oxygen into combustion chamber |
| US10214821B2 (en) | 2012-05-28 | 2019-02-26 | Hydrogenics Corporation | Electrolyser and energy system |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE3442404A1 (en) * | 1984-11-20 | 1986-05-22 | Michael 6800 Mannheim Prießner | Heating appliance with hydrogen gas generation and storage |
| US7062360B2 (en) | 1999-05-12 | 2006-06-13 | Stuart Energy Systems, Inc. | Energy distribution network |
| US7519453B2 (en) | 1999-05-12 | 2009-04-14 | Stuart Energy Systems Corp. | Energy distribution network |
| US7565224B2 (en) | 1999-05-12 | 2009-07-21 | Stuart Energy Systems Corp. | Energy distribution network |
| AU758045B2 (en) * | 1999-05-12 | 2003-03-13 | Stuart Energy Systems Corporation | Hydrogen fuel replenishment process and system |
| US6745105B1 (en) | 1999-05-12 | 2004-06-01 | Stuart Energy Systems Corporation | Energy distribution network |
| US6912450B2 (en) | 1999-05-12 | 2005-06-28 | Stuart Energy Systems Corp. | Energy distribution network |
| WO2000070262A1 (en) * | 1999-05-12 | 2000-11-23 | Stuart Energy Systems Corporation | Hydrogen fuel replenishment process and system |
| US7181316B2 (en) | 1999-05-12 | 2007-02-20 | Stuart Energy Systems Corp. | Energy distribution network |
| WO2002033237A1 (en) * | 2000-10-20 | 2002-04-25 | Marc Gilles Houdry | Device for producing, using and partly recycling a hydrogen and oxygen gas mixture from water |
| FR2815643A1 (en) * | 2000-10-20 | 2002-04-26 | Marc Gilles Houdry | Apparatus for simultaneous production of hydrogen/oxygen gas mixture from water for use in internal combustion engine, with partial recycling using cooling system |
| US7030770B2 (en) | 2003-02-28 | 2006-04-18 | Stuart Energy Systems Corporation | Hydrogen storage system and power system incorporating same |
| DE102012006827A1 (en) | 2011-12-01 | 2013-06-06 | Reinhard Gentsch | Method for operating combustion engine of motor car, involves producing required amount of hydrogen by electrolysis process for operation of combustion engine, and transferring hydrogen and oxygen into combustion chamber |
| US10214821B2 (en) | 2012-05-28 | 2019-02-26 | Hydrogenics Corporation | Electrolyser and energy system |
| US10435800B2 (en) | 2012-05-28 | 2019-10-08 | Hydrogenics Corporation | Electrolyser and energy system |
| US11268201B2 (en) | 2012-05-28 | 2022-03-08 | Hydrogenics Corporation | Electrolyser and energy system |
| US11761103B2 (en) | 2012-05-28 | 2023-09-19 | Hydrogenics Corporation | Electrolyser and energy system |
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| GB2143848B (en) | 1986-07-16 |
| GB8320297D0 (en) | 1983-09-01 |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |