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WO2018173116A1
WO2018173116A1 PCT/JP2017/011196 JP2017011196W WO2018173116A1 WO 2018173116 A1 WO2018173116 A1 WO 2018173116A1 JP 2017011196 W JP2017011196 W JP 2017011196W WO 2018173116 A1 WO2018173116 A1 WO 2018173116A1
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02BINTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
    • F02B43/00Engines characterised by operating on gaseous fuels; Plants including such engines
    • F02B43/10Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02MSUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
    • F02M21/00Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form
    • F02M21/02Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
    • F02M21/0203Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels characterised by the type of gaseous fuel
    • F02M21/0206Non-hydrocarbon fuels, e.g. hydrogen, ammonia or carbon monoxide
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02MSUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
    • F02M21/00Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form
    • F02M21/02Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
    • F02M21/0218Details on the gaseous fuel supply system, e.g. tanks, valves, pipes, pumps, rails, injectors or mixers
    • F02M21/0245High pressure fuel supply systems; Rails; Pumps; Arrangement of valves
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02PCONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORS OR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS; CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS
    • H02P9/00Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output
    • H02P9/04Control effected upon non-electric prime mover and dependent upon electric output value of the generator
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02TCLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T10/00Road transport of goods or passengers
    • Y02T10/10Internal combustion engine [ICE] based vehicles
    • Y02T10/30Use of alternative fuels, e.g. biofuels

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  • the present invention relates to a power generation apparatus that generates power by supplying a fuel gas (may include other fuels) containing hydrogen gas and oxygen gas obtained by electrolyzing water to an engine generator, and power generation therefor Regarding the method.
  • the mixed gas is a mixture of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas obtained by electrolysis of water (the volume mixing ratio of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas is 2 to 1), which is oxyhydrogen gas, brown gas, or HHO. Also called gas.
  • Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose that a mixed gas is supplied to the engine and driven. Describes that a mixed fuel obtained by adding a mixed gas to a fuel is supplied to and driven by an engine.
  • the mixed gas is not uniformly generated from all the electrodes, and a large amount of mixed gas is generated (water electrolysis is actively performed).
  • Electrodes and electrodes that generate a small amount of mixed gas (water is not electrolyzed so much) are mixed. Therefore, in order to increase the amount of mixed gas generated by actively performing electrolysis at each electrode, a large current is passed between the electrodes. However, if a large current is passed between the electrodes, heat generation in the electrolytic cell (evaporation of water accompanying a rise in water temperature) becomes significant. Therefore, the electrolytic cell is enlarged to suppress the rise in water temperature, or the water in the electrolytic cell is circulated.
  • the amount of power generation is determined by the size of the engine, and even if more fuel is supplied, the amount of power generation does not increase, but if oxyhydrogen gas is mixed in the fuel , The maximum power generation of the engine was found to increase.
  • the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and generates hydrogen gas and oxygen gas obtained by electrolysis of water at low cost and in large quantities, and supplies fuel containing the mixed gas to the engine generator for efficient power generation.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a power generation apparatus capable of performing the above and a power generation method thereof.
  • the power generator according to the first invention that meets the above-described object is arranged in a plurality of first electrode plates arranged in parallel with a gap and a plurality of first electrode plates that are commonly connected to a power feeding unit, and the gap.
  • a plurality of second electrode plates passing current through the first and second electrode plates, electrolyzing water containing a non-consumable conductive agent (electrolyte), and hydrogen gas (usually at a constant pressure)
  • a sealed oxyhydrogen generating means for producing a mixed gas of oxygen and oxygen gas;
  • An engine generator that generates power using the fuel containing the mixed gas;
  • a power supply means for receiving power from the engine generator and supplying power separately for each of the second electrode plates, and for supplying power to the oxyhydrogen generation means;
  • a gas storage section (preferably having a volume of 0.25 to 0.39 m 3 ) for temporarily storing the mixed gas from the oxyhydrogen generating means;
  • the fuel containing a mixed gas refers to a gas obtained by mixing
  • the power generation device is the power generation device according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the power feeding portion of the first electrode plate is provided at one side lower part of the first electrode plate, The power supply part of the electrode plate is provided on the other side upper part of the second electrode plate.
  • the linear distance between the power supply portions provided on the adjacent (opposite) first and second electrode plates is increased, and the first and second electrode plates have an energization portion therebetween. Electrolysis can be performed in a wide range.
  • a power generation device is the power generation device according to the first invention, wherein the power feeding portion of the first electrode plate is provided on one side upper portion of the first electrode plate, The power feeding part of the electrode plate is provided on the other side upper part of the second electrode plate.
  • electrolysis occurs in the upper region of the first and second electrode plates, and the efficiency is somewhat worse.
  • the first and second electrode plates are respectively separated. Since the provided power supply portions do not face each other, it is possible to prevent the terminal members attached to the power supply portions from interfering with each other.
  • a power generation device is the power generation device according to any of the first to third inventions, wherein the first and second electrode plates are made of a titanium plate or a titanium alloy plate, Either one of the electrode plates is used as a cathode plate, and a platinum-based rough film is formed on the surface thereof, and an iridium-based rough film is formed on the other surface used as an anode plate. Improve the electric corrosion resistance of the first and second electrode plates by using the one with the platinum-based rough film on the cathode side and the one with the iridium-based rough film on the anode side. Can do.
  • the platinum-based rough surface film and the iridium-based rough surface film have fine irregularities on the surface.
  • the rough surface film is preferably formed by thermal spraying.
  • a power generator according to a fifth invention is the power generator according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, wherein a pressurizing pump for pressurizing the mixed gas generated by the oxyhydrogen generating means is provided upstream of the gas reservoir. It has been. Thereby, the density (heat generation amount) per volume of the mixed gas can be increased.
  • a power generation device is the power generation device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the mixed gas is mixed with a gas fuel or a liquid fuel, or a rotational drive type or static structure (a well-known carburetor structure, a well-known Auxiliary fuel mixing means (including those using an ejector).
  • a gas fuel or a liquid fuel or a rotational drive type or static structure
  • a rotational drive type or static structure a well-known carburetor structure, a well-known Auxiliary fuel mixing means (including those using an ejector).
  • auxiliary fuel mixing means for example, a static mixer
  • the mixed gas can act as an auxiliary material for gas fuel or liquid fuel, the combustion efficiency of gas fuel or liquid fuel can be improved in the engine of the engine generator, and the output and fuel efficiency can be improved. Can be achieved.
  • a power generator according to a seventh aspect is the power generator according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the water of the oxyhydrogen generating means is a heated (boiling) treated sodium bicarbonate water.
  • the current-carrying agent sodium bicarbonate, caustic soda or dilute sulfuric acid can be used. However, since it is a strong alkali or strong acid, it needs to be handled with care. By heating (boiling) the water in which sodium hydrogen carbonate is dissolved, the carbonic acid content can be removed to obtain water in which sodium ions are present. Thereby, electrolysis of water can be performed efficiently.
  • the oxyhydrogen generating means since sodium ions in water are not consumed even when electrolysis is performed, sodium contained in the water in the oxyhydrogen generating means can be obtained by replenishing the oxyhydrogen generating means with the same amount of water that has been reduced by electrolysis. The concentration of ions can be kept within a certain range, and efficient water electrolysis can be continuously performed. For this reason, the oxyhydrogen generating means is provided with a water level sensor, and when the water level falls below a certain level, water is replenished from the outside via a water pump.
  • a power generation device is the power generation device according to any one of the first to seventh inventions, wherein the power supply means is provided with a storage battery that charges power from the engine generator and outputs it to the distributor. It has been. Even when the power supply from the engine generator cannot be received, the mixed gas can be produced by electrolyzing the water of the oxyhydrogen generating means using the power from the storage battery, and the fuel containing the mixed gas is used. The engine generator can generate electricity.
  • a power generator according to a ninth aspect is the power generator according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the oxyhydrogen generating means is disposed below a carriage with a handle having a wheel at the bottom, The engine generator is arranged at a position.
  • the power generator can be easily carried to the site or the like.
  • the distributor of the power supply means is disposed above the carriage from the viewpoint of operability, and the storage battery of the power supply means, together with the oxyhydrogen generation means, from the viewpoint of stability during transportation, It is preferable to arrange in the lower position.
  • a device for example, a pressurizing pump, a gas reservoir, an auxiliary fuel mixing means, an auxiliary fuel tank, etc.
  • added to the power generation device can be simultaneously mounted on the upper or lower portion of the carriage.
  • a power generation device is the power generation device according to any one of the first to ninth inventions, wherein the oxyhydrogen generating means has an electrolytic cell, and an upper portion of the electrolytic cell has a volume of the electrolytic cell. A space portion corresponding to 0.3 to 0.7 times is formed, and the space portion becomes a part or all of the gas storage portion.
  • the space volume of the oxyhydrogen generating means is always constant depending on the level of the water level sensor.
  • a power generation method is a power generation method of a power generation apparatus according to the first to tenth aspects of the invention, wherein the gas storage part is filled with the mixed gas in advance, The engine generator is driven as fuel, and water in the oxyhydrogen generating means is electrolyzed by a part or all of the electric power of the engine generator.
  • a power generation method is a power generation method of the power generation apparatus according to the eighth aspect of the invention, in which the storage battery is charged in advance, and the electrolysis of water in the oxyhydrogen generating means is performed by the storage battery.
  • the generated mixed gas is used as fuel for the engine generator. Even when the power supply from the engine generator cannot be received, the mixed gas can be produced by electrolyzing the water of the oxyhydrogen generating means using the power from the storage battery, and the fuel containing the mixed gas is used.
  • the engine generator can generate electricity.
  • a power generation apparatus and a power generation method thereof according to the present invention generate a mixed gas of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas obtained by electrolysis of water at low cost and in large quantities, and supply a fuel containing the mixed gas to an engine generator.
  • the combustion efficiency of the engine can be improved, the engine output can be increased and the fuel consumption of the engine can be reduced, so that efficient power generation can be performed.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a power generator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • (A), (B), (C) is a side view of the 1st electrode plate provided in the oxyhydrogen generating means of the power generator.
  • (A), (B), (C), (D) is a side view of the 2nd electrode plate provided in the oxyhydrogen generating means of the power generator. It is explanatory drawing which shows the connection state of the divider
  • the power generation apparatus 10 includes a sealed oxyhydrogen generating means 11 for producing a mixed gas of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas.
  • the oxyhydrogen generation means 11 includes a plurality of first electrode plates 15 to 17 that are arranged in parallel with a gap and to which power feeding units 12 to 14 are commonly connected, and a plurality of first electrode plates 15 to 17.
  • a plurality of second electrode plates 22 to 25 having power supply portions 18 to 21 disposed in the gaps are provided.
  • the oxyhydrogen generation means 11 an electric current is passed through the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25, and sodium bicarbonate, which is an example of a non-consumable conductive agent, is dissolved and heated (boiling) )
  • the treated electrolyzed water (hereinafter simply referred to as “water”) 26 is electrolyzed.
  • the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 have the same shape of rectangular energization portions excluding the power feeding portions 12 to 14 and the power feeding portions 18 to 21.
  • the first electrode plates 15 to 17 are the cathodes and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are the anodes, but the reverse is also possible.
  • the power generation apparatus 10 includes a mist separator 27 that removes moisture from the mixed gas produced by the oxyhydrogen generating means 11, a pressure pump 28 that pressurizes the mixed gas, and a pressure pump 28. And a gas storage section 30 for temporarily storing the mixed gas from the oxyhydrogen generating means 11, which is normally connected via a normally-on stop valve 29. Moreover, although the gas storage part 30 is not an essential apparatus, the operation
  • the flow path 31 through which the mixed gas flows from the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 has a rotation drive type auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 for producing fuel gas via a flow meter 32 and a check valve 33.
  • this auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 has vanes 37 that are rotationally driven by a shaft 36 connected to a motor inside a casing 35, and is injected into fuel sucked from an inlet 38.
  • a mixed gas (oxyhydrogen gas) injected from the inlet 39 is mixed, stirred, and discharged from the outlet 40 as a mixed fuel.
  • the pressurizing pump 28 can be omitted when the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 is a power drive type (rotary drive type).
  • the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 may be a static fuel auxiliary means having a static structure (for example, a carburetor, an ejector, a static mixer) that does not require power depending on the type of fuel, although it requires power such as a motor. In this case, it is preferable to provide the pressurizing pump 28.
  • the fuel sent to the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 is preferably a gas fuel (for example, LPG, LNG, hydrogen gas, etc.), but may be a liquid fuel. In the case of a liquid fuel, an injection device that brings the fuel close to gas is required. In some cases.
  • the power generation apparatus 10 includes an engine generator 43 that drives the engine 41 using the produced fuel (mixed fuel alone or a mixed fuel in which other fuels are mixed) to generate power with the generator 42.
  • the power generation apparatus 10 receives electric power from the engine generator 43, uses the first electrode plates 15 to 17 of the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 as common, and supplies electric power to each of the second electrode plates 22 to 25 individually.
  • a power supply means 45 that sends power to the oxyhydrogen generation means 11 and outputs the remaining power to the outside. Details will be described below.
  • the power supply means 45 has a storage battery 46, and the storage battery 46 can be charged from an external power supply 47, or the storage battery 46 alone can send power to the oxyhydrogen generation means 11 via the distributor 44.
  • the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 has a sealed electrolytic cell 64 that stores water 26 to be electrolyzed.
  • the electrolytic cell 64 as shown in FIG. 5, the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are alternately arranged.
  • a plurality of first electrode plates 15 and 17 are alternately provided in parallel with a gap therebetween, and the first electrode plate 16 is positioned at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 15 and 17.
  • One electrode plate 15, 17 is erected in parallel.
  • a second electrode plate 22 is erected in parallel with the first electrode plates 15 and 16 at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 15 and 16.
  • a second electrode plate 23 is erected in parallel to the first electrode plates 16 and 17 at an intermediate position in the gap between the first electrode plates 16 and 17.
  • a second electrode plate 24 is erected in parallel to the first electrode plates 17 and 16 at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 17 and 16.
  • a second electrode plate 25 is erected in parallel to the first electrode plates 16 and 15 at an intermediate position in the gap between the first electrode plates 16 and 15.
  • the arrangement of the adjacent second electrode plates 22 to 25 is from the second electrode plate 22, the second electrode plate 23, and the second electrode (from left to right when FIG. 4 is viewed from the front). It arrange
  • the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the power feeding units 12 to 12 that are connected to one side lower portion of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 are provided.
  • 14 is a titanium plate or a titanium alloy plate (thickness is, for example, 1 to 2 mm), and the surface is formed by thermal spraying of platinum or a platinum alloy powder (particle size is, for example, 1 to 2 ⁇ m). Further, a platinum-based rough surface film (having a thickness of 1 to 2 ⁇ m) is provided.
  • the power feeding unit 12 is provided so as to protrude downward and one side from a lower part on one side of the first electrode plate 15, and the power feeding unit 13 projects downward from a lower part on one side of the first electrode plate 16.
  • the power feeding unit 14 is provided so as to protrude downward and one side from a lower part on one side of the first electrode plate 17.
  • a first electrode rod 48 made of, for example, titanium is provided at a portion on the other side of the central portion of the region projecting to one side of the power supply unit 12, for example, a titanium-made first electrode rod 48 that is attached to the power supply unit 12 and whose upper end side projects upward. ing.
  • a first electrode rod 49 made of titanium is attached to the power supply unit 14 and the upper end side protrudes upward. Is provided. With such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the mounting positions of the adjacent first electrode rods 48 and 49 with respect to the power feeding units 12 and 14 can be shifted from one side to the other side.
  • the first electrode rods 48 and 49 can be prevented from interfering with each other.
  • the outer diameter of the first electrode rods 48 and 49 is, for example, 5 to 10 mm, and the outer diameter is 7 to 12 mm and the thickness is higher than the middle portion of the first electrode rods 48 and 49 in the longitudinal direction.
  • An annular flange 50 is formed in a plan view of 1 to 2 mm, and a male screw portion 51 is formed on the upper ends of the first electrode rods 48 and 49.
  • each of the power feeding portions 18 to 21 is made of a titanium plate or a titanium alloy plate (thickness is, for example, 1 to 2 mm), and an iridium-based rough coating is provided on the surface.
  • the second electrode plate is a cathode, a platinum-based rough film is formed on the surface.
  • the power feeding portions 18 to 21 are provided so as to protrude upward and to the other side from the upper portions on the other side of the second electrode plates 22 to 25.
  • a second electrode rod 52 made of, for example, titanium is provided at a portion on the other side of the central portion of the region protruding to the other side of the power feeding unit 18, for example, a second electrode rod 52 made of titanium, the lower end side of which is attached to the power feeding unit 18 and the upper end side projects upward.
  • a second electrode rod 53 made of, for example, titanium is provided at the center of the region protruding to the other side of the power supply unit 19. The lower electrode is attached to the power supply unit 19 and the upper end side protrudes upward.
  • a second electrode rod 54 made of, for example, titanium is provided at a portion on one side from the central portion of the region protruding above the power supply unit 20, for example, a titanium-made second electrode rod 54 that is attached to the power supply unit 20 and the upper end side protrudes upward. It has been.
  • a second electrode rod 55 made of, for example, titanium is provided at one side of the region protruding above the power supply unit 21, with the lower end side attached to the power supply unit 21 and the upper end side protruding upward. .
  • the outer diameter of the second electrode rods 52 to 55 is, for example, 5 to 10 mm, and the outer diameter is 7 to 12 mm and the thickness above the intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction of the second electrode rods 52 to 55.
  • An annular flange 56 is formed in a plan view of 1 to 2 mm, and a male screw 57 is formed on the upper end side of the second electrode rods 52 to 55.
  • region of the lower end side of the 2nd electrode rods 54 and 55 and the electric power feeding parts 20 and 21 is as follows. For example, it is set to about 1 ⁇ 2 of the vertical width of the power feeding units 20 and 21. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the first electrode plates 15, 16, 17 and the second electrode rods 54, 55 arranged on both sides of the power feeding units 20, 21 from interfering with each other.
  • the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates First through-holes 58 are formed at the four corners 22 to 25 of the center and the central portions thereof, respectively. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5, an example of an insulating member is provided between the first through holes 58 at the corresponding positions formed in the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25, respectively.
  • a resinous annular spacer member 59 is provided.
  • the outer diameter of the resin annular spacer member 59 is larger than the inner diameter of the first through hole 58, the inner diameter matches the inner diameter of the first through hole 58, and the thickness is the same as that of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 adjacent to each other. This corresponds to the distance between the two electrode plates 22-25.
  • the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 were set in advance while arranging the resin annular spacer member 59 so that the center position thereof coincides with the center position of the first through hole 58. Stack a specified number of sheets alternately in order. Thereby, the first electrode plates 15 and 17 are arranged on both sides, and an assembly is formed in which the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are arranged in the gaps (in the center) of the first electrode plates 15 to 17. can do.
  • a resin rod 60 which is an example of an insulating member, is inserted into the first through hole 58 formed in one of the first electrode plates 15 and 17 disposed on both sides of the assembly, and the second is formed on the other side.
  • the assembly can be integrated by projecting from one through hole 58 and attaching resin stoppers (not shown) to both ends of the resin rod 60.
  • the distance between the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the adjacent second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be set to a desired value by adjusting the thickness of the resin annular spacer member 59. it can.
  • the center positions of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 coincide with, for example, the lower part of the power feeding units 12 to 14, for example.
  • a second through-hole 61 having a center position that is the same when the two are aligned is provided.
  • the second through holes 61 provided in the power feeding portions 12 to 14 are formed. The center positions of are aligned on a straight line.
  • an annular spacer member 62 made of titanium (the outer diameter is larger than the inner diameter of the second through hole 61 and the inner diameter is the second through hole) between the second through holes 61 formed in the adjacent power feeding portions 12 to 14. are arranged so that the center position thereof coincides with the center position of the second through-hole 61. Then, a titanium rod 63 is inserted from the second through hole 61 formed in one of the power supply units 12 and 14 and protrudes from the second through hole 61 formed in the other, and both ends of the titanium rod 63 are inserted. A plurality of first electrode plates 15 to 17 can be connected via the titanium rod 63 by attaching a titanium stopper (not shown) to the portion, and the power feeding portion of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 12 to 14 can be connected in common.
  • the first electrode plate 15 to 17 and the second electrode plate 22 to 25 have the first polarity even if the polarities are reversed. Problems such as changing the arrangement of the electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 do not occur.
  • the electrolytic cell 64 of the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 is a cubic or cuboid water reservoir made of, for example, reinforced plastic (for example, reinforced vinyl chloride resin, polycarbonate resin) and having an opening on the upper end side.
  • the first electrode plates 15 and 17 to be arranged in the electrolytic cell 64 are arranged based on the positions of the first electrode plates 15 and 17. Insertion holes 67 through which the first electrode rods 48 and 49 provided in the electrode plates 15 and 17 can be inserted are formed side by side.
  • the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are provided on the second electrode plates 22 to 25 based on the positions of the plurality of second electrode plates 22 to 25 to be arranged in the water reservoir 65.
  • the through holes 68 through which the electrode rods 52 to 55 can be inserted are formed side by side.
  • the upper end side of the first electrode rods 48, 49 is inserted into the insertion hole 67 between the flange 50 and the lid portion 66 of the first electrode rods 48, 49 and the upper end side of the first electrode rods 48, 49.
  • the cap is inserted through the inserted annular seal member 69 and fastened with a nut 71 that is screwed into the male screw portion 51 through the presser fitting 70, thereby preventing gas leakage from the insertion hole 67 and the lid.
  • the first electrode rods 48 and 49 can be fixed to the portion 66.
  • the upper end side of the second electrode rods 52 to 55 is inserted into the insertion hole 68, and the upper end side of the second electrode rods 52 to 55 is interposed between the flange portion 56 and the lid portion 66 of the second electrode rods 52 to 55.
  • the nut 71 that is inserted through the annular seal member 69 inserted into the male threaded portion 57 and fastened to the male threaded portion 57 through the presser fitting 70 is fastened, gas leakage from the insertion hole 68 is prevented, and the lid portion 66, the second electrode rods 52 to 55 can be fixed.
  • the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be fixed side by side on the lid 66.
  • the lid portion 66 to which the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are respectively fixed is brought into close contact with the water storage portion 65 via a gas seal member (not shown), so that sealed electrolysis is performed.
  • the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be arranged in the tank 64.
  • the power supply means 45 individually supplies power between each of the second electrode plates 22 to 25 and the first electrode plates 15 to 17 arranged on both sides thereof. And a storage battery 46 that charges the power from the generator 42 of the engine generator 43 and outputs it to the distributor 44. is doing.
  • Each of the distributors 44 includes a power output unit (not shown) that outputs preset power from the power supplied from the generator 42 or the storage battery 46, and the mist separator 27 generated in the electrolytic cell 64.
  • symbol 73 of FIG. 4 is an open valve for dissipating mixed gas in air
  • the plurality of first electrode plates 15 to 17 are connected via a titanium rod 63, and the total number of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 is the same as that of the second electrode plates 22 to 25. One more than the total number. For this reason, one distributor 44 is connected to each of the second electrode rods 52 and 53 of the two second electrode plates 22 and 23 arranged side by side in the electrode tank 64 (right side in FIG. 4).
  • the second electrode plates 22, 23 are connected to the first electrode rod 49 of the first electrode plate 17 disposed on the side, and are arranged side by side on the other side (left side in FIG. 4).
  • the distributor 44 connected to each of the electrode bars 52 and 53 is connected to the first electrode bar 48 of the first electrode plate 15 disposed on the other side.
  • the distributors 44 connected to the second electrode rods 52 to 55 of the remaining second electrode plates 22 to 25 are respectively connected to the first electrode rods 48 of the first electrode plates 15 and 17 arranged next to each other. , 49.
  • the water supply means 74 includes, for example, a water tank 75 that stores water and a water level sensor 76 that detects the water level of the water 26 in the electrolytic bath 64.
  • a water supply pipe 77 provided between the electrolytic tanks 64 is provided with a water supply pump 78 that pumps the water 26 from the water tank 75 to the electrolytic tank 64.
  • the water supply means 74 has a pump controller 79, and outputs an operation signal to the water pump 78 when the water level of the water 26 in the electrolytic bath 64 obtained by the water level sensor 76 is equal to or lower than a set lower limit value.
  • a stop signal is output to the water pump 78, whereby the water level of the water 26 in the electrolytic cell 64 can be kept within a certain range.
  • the power generation apparatus 10 When the power generation apparatus 10 is operated using a mixed gas (oxyhydrogen gas) stored without an external power supply”
  • the mixed gas stored in the gas storage unit 30 is supplied to the engine generator 43 via the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 to drive the engine 41.
  • the generator 42 rotates, so that electric power is generated, the storage battery 46 is charged, electric power is supplied to the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 and water is electrolyzed.
  • the generated mixed gas is partly stored in the gas storage unit 30, but is mainly supplied to the engine 41, and electric power is generated by the generator 42, whereby the storage battery 46 is further charged and mixed from the oxyhydrogen generation means 11. Since there is surplus gas and surplus power is generated, this power generation device 10 can be used as a power generation source, and further, the mixed fuel gas can be sent to an external engine 80 (for example, a fuel engine generator) as a fuel source. In this case, in the initial state, since the storage battery 46 is not charged with electric power, the devices having a drive source (for example, the pressurizing pump 28 and the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34) cannot be driven, but the generated mixed gas remains as it is. Since it can pass, there is no hindrance. On the other hand, an auxiliary power source for controlling the pressure gauge 72, the flow meter 32, and, if necessary, the distributor 44 is required.
  • an auxiliary power source for controlling the pressure gauge 72, the flow meter 32, and, if necessary, the distributor 44 is required.
  • movement of the electric power generating apparatus 10 and its each apparatus is as follows.
  • a mixed gas is produced by the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 using a part or all of the electric power obtained by the engine generator 43.
  • Part or all of the mixed gas is supplied to the gas storage unit 30 via, for example, the pressurizing pump 28, the mixed gas pipe 81, and the stop valve 29.
  • a part of the mixed gas is supplied to the engine generator 43 via the flow path 31 and the flow meter 32 and, if necessary, the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34.
  • the pressurizing pump 28 is not an essential device, the density per volume of the mixed gas can be increased by providing the pressurizing pump 28.
  • the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 having a non-drive type static structure static mixer, carburetor, ejector
  • the pressurizing pump 28 is an essential device.
  • the pressurizing pump 28 can be omitted.
  • the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 can function as a pump and supply the mixed gas or the mixed fuel gas to the engine 41.
  • the gas storage unit 30 is not an essential device, the operation of the engine 41 can be stabilized by being connected to the mixed gas pipe 81, and is made of oxyhydrogen gas through a pipe (not shown). Fuel can be supplied. Electric power for the pressurizing pump 28 and the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 is supplied from the storage battery 46.
  • a stop valve provided in the mixed gas pipe 81 connecting the flow path 31 and the gas storage unit 30. 29 is opened to allow the mixed gas in the gas storage unit 30 to flow into the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34, mix with other fuel (auxiliary fuel 82), and drive the engine 41 of the engine generator 43 as the mixed fuel gas. Then, using the electric power obtained by the engine generator 43, a mixed gas is produced by the oxyhydrogen generation means 11, and the obtained mixed gas is also used as fuel to operate the engine generator 43 to produce a mixed gas.
  • the generator 43 is brought into a steady operation state.
  • the mixed gas is supplied to the engine generator 43 as fuel, and the mixed gas is produced by the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 using the obtained electric power.
  • the mixed gas is produced by the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 using a part of the electric power obtained by the engine generator 43 and the engine generator 43 is continued. While operating, surplus mixed fuel gas or electric power is output to the outside. When the output of electric power to the outside becomes unnecessary, the operation of the power generation apparatus 10 (engine generator 43) is stopped.
  • the oxyhydrogen gas generated from the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 is dehydrated by the mist separator 27 and sent to the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 via the flow meter 32, and the auxiliary fuel.
  • (LPG, LNG, kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, etc.) 82 is mixed almost uniformly and serves as fuel for the engine generator 43 and the external engine 80.
  • the electric power charged in the storage battery 46 of the power supply means 45 is supplied to the distributor 44 to electrolyze the water 26 in the oxyhydrogen generation means 11 to produce a mixed gas. It is also possible to generate electric power with the engine generator 43 using the mixed gas as fuel, and further use the obtained electric power to produce the mixed gas with the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 to bring the engine generator 43 into a steady operation state. . Further, the oxyhydrogen gas stored in the gas storage unit 30 can be sent to the engine generator 43 via the auxiliary fuel supply means 34 to generate electric power, and the storage battery 46 can be charged with the electric power.
  • the water 26 initially injected into the electrolytic cell 64 is prepared by heat-treating water in which sodium hydrogen carbonate is dissolved so as to have a concentration of 3 to 5% by mass.
  • the water 26 in the electrolytic cell 64 is electrolyzed, the mass of the water 26 is reduced, but the mass of sodium ions that develop a current-carrying action is unchanged, so that the water tank 75 decreases as the water 26 in the electrolytic cell 64 decreases.
  • the sodium ion concentration in the water 26 in the electrolytic cell 64 can be maintained in a certain range.
  • the electrolysis rate of the water 26 (mixed gas generation rate) Can be kept within a certain range.
  • an electrolytic cell 64 having an inner vertical dimension of 300 mm, a horizontal dimension of 300 mm, a height (depth) of 360 mm and a pressure resistance of 0.35 MPa is manufactured, and the electrolytic cell 64 has a thickness of 1 mm.
  • Second electrode plates 22 to 25 having a thickness of 1 mm and a vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension of 200 mm, excluding the power feeding portions 18 to 21, are arranged at the positions (thus, the adjacent first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 have a distance of 2 mm), and an assembly composed of eleven first electrode plates 15 to 17 and ten second electrode plates 22 to 25 is provided.
  • the operating pressure of the open valve 73 attached to the electrolytic cell 64 is 0.25 to 0.3 MPa
  • the upper limit pressure set in the distributor 44 is 0.2 to 0.25 MPa
  • the lower limit pressure is 0.1 to 0.15 MPa.
  • Electric power is supplied so that a current of 12 to 18 amperes (for example, 15 amperes) flows between the second electrode plates 22 to 25 and the first electrode plates 15 to 17, and water 26 (hydrogen carbonate) is set.
  • a mixed gas having an average pressure of 0.1 to 0.15 MPa by the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 was 2.4 to 2.5 per minute. Liters can be produced.
  • the surface of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 By providing a surface of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 with a platinum-based rough surface film sprayed with platinum or a platinum alloy powder, fine irregularities can be formed on the surfaces of the first electrode plates 15 to 17.
  • fine irregularities By applying thermal spraying of iridium or an iridium alloy powder on the surfaces of the second electrode plates 22 to 25 and providing an iridium-based rough coating, fine irregularities can be formed on the surfaces of the second electrode plates 22 to 25. .
  • the surface areas of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be increased, and are generated from the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25, respectively.
  • the amount of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas can be increased, and the amount of mixed gas generated increases.
  • the distributor 44 is provided and power is individually supplied to each of the second electrode plates 22 to 25, the distance between the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be reduced. It is possible to prevent overcurrent from flowing (becomes overcurrent density). Since the distance between the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be made closer, the first electrode plate 15 disposed in the electrolytic cell 64 without increasing the electrolytic cell 64. -17 and the number of second electrode plates 22-25 can be increased. As a result, the generation amount of the mixed gas can be increased, and the mixed gas supplied to the engine generator 43 can be efficiently manufactured.
  • the height of the electrolytic cell 64 can be increased to form a space in the upper part of the electrolytic cell 64 to be part or all of the gas reservoir.
  • the first and second electrode plates 15 to 17 and 22 to 25 are completely buried in the water 26, and the rectangular portions (current-carrying portions) of the first and second electrode plates 15 to 17 and 22 to 25 are included.
  • the level is adjusted so that the distance from the upper end of the water to the liquid level of the water 26 is 5 to 20 mm.
  • the space of the electrolytic cell 64 in this state is preferably about 0.3 to 0.7 times the total volume of the electrolytic cell 64.
  • the pressure of the oxyhydrogen gas is a pressure that the electrolytic cell 64 can sufficiently withstand, but it is preferable to lower the pressure on the inlet side of the pressurizing pump 28 using the pressurizing pump 28 as necessary.
  • each configuration of the power generation device 10 described above By mounting each configuration of the power generation device 10 described above on a cart with a handle having wheels at the bottom, a portable power generation device can be obtained.
  • the arrangement of each component mounted on the carriage can be selected as appropriate.
  • the oxyhydrogen generation means 11, the storage battery 46 of the power supply means 45, the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34, etc. are arranged below the carriage, and the power supply means.
  • the distributor 44, the engine generator 43, and the like at the upper position of the carriage the stability during transportation and the operability during use are excellent.
  • FIG. 9 shows the first electrode plates 83 to 85 used in the power generator according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first electrode plates 83 to 85 are characterized in that power supply portions 86 to 88 are provided on one side upper portions of the first electrode plates 83 to 85. It has become. That is, the power feeding portion 86 is provided so as to protrude upward and one side from one upper portion of the first electrode plate 83, and the power feeding portion 87 projects upward from one upper portion of the first electrode plate 84.
  • the power supply unit 88 is provided so as to protrude from the upper part of one side of the first electrode plate 85 toward the upper side and the one side. For this reason, the same components as those of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
  • a first electrode rod 48 made of, for example, titanium is provided at a portion on the other side of the central portion of the region protruding to one side of the power supply portion 86, for example, a first electrode rod 48 made of titanium is attached to the power supply portion 86 and the upper end side protrudes upward.
  • the first electrode rod 49 made of, for example, titanium is provided at a portion on one side of the central portion of the region projecting to one side of the power supply unit 88.
  • the lower electrode is attached to the power supply unit 88 and the upper end projects upward. It has been.
  • the second through hole 61 having the same center position when the first electrode plates 83 to 85 are arranged so that their center positions are aligned is provided in the other upper portion of the power supply portion 86 to 88, for example. It has been.
  • the first electrode plates 83 to 85 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are arranged side by side. That is, a plurality of first electrode plates 83 and 85 are alternately provided in parallel with a gap, and the first electrode plate 84 is in the middle of each gap between the first electrode plates 83 and 85. It is erected parallel to the electrode plates 83 and 85.
  • the second electrode plate 22 is erected in parallel with the first electrode plates 83 and 84 at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 83 and 84.
  • the second electrode plate 23 is erected in parallel with the first electrode plates 84 and 85 at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 84 and 85.
  • the second electrode plate 24 is erected in parallel with the first electrode plates 85 and 84 at an intermediate position of the gap between the first electrode plates 85 and 84.
  • a second electrode plate 25 is erected in parallel with the first electrode plates 84 and 83 at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 84 and 83.
  • the arrangement of the adjacent second electrode plates 22 to 25 is the second electrode plate 22, the second electrode plate 23, the second electrode (from the bottom to the top when FIG. 10 is viewed from the front). It arrange
  • the power generation device according to the second embodiment of the present invention differs from the power generation device according to the first embodiment in the arrangement of the power feeding portions 86 to 88 of the first electrode plates 83 to 85, and the others are the first. It can be used in the same manner as the power generator according to the embodiment.
  • the generated oxyhydrogen gas can be used as the fuel for the external engine 80 without using the auxiliary fuel 82 and the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34. In this case, when the power from the engine generator 43 is insufficient, the external power supply 47 is used.
  • the combustion efficiency of the engine can be improved to increase output and reduce fuel consumption. Therefore, it is possible to provide a power generation device that efficiently generates power and a power generation method thereof at low cost.
  • SYMBOLS 10 Electric power generation apparatus, 11: Oxyhydrogen generating means, 12, 13, 14: Feed part, 15, 16, 17: 1st electrode plate, 18, 19, 20, 21: Feed part, 22, 23, 24, 25: Second electrode plate, 26: Electrolyzed water (water) 27: Mist separator, 28: Pressurizing pump, 29: Stop valve, 30: Gas reservoir, 31: Flow path, 32: Flow meter, 33: Check Valve, 34: auxiliary fuel mixing means, 35: casing, 36: shaft, 37: vane, 38: inlet, 39: inlet, 40: outlet, 41: engine, 42: generator, 43: engine generator, 44: distributor, 45: power supply means, 46: storage battery, 47: external power supply, 48, 49: first electrode rod, 50: collar part, 51: male screw part, 52, 53, 54, 55: second Electrode rod, 56: collar portion, 57: male screw portion, 58: first penetration Hole: 59: Resin annular spacer member, 60: Resin rod,

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A power generation device comprises: a sealed oxyhydrogen generation means 11 that is provided with a plurality of first electrode plates 15 to 17 arranged with a gap therebetween and having power supply units 12 to 14 commonly connected thereto and a plurality of second electrode plates 22 to 25 arranged in the gaps, that feeds a current via the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25, that electrolyzes water containing a non-consumable conductive agent, and that manufactures mixed gas of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas having constant pressure; an engine generator 43 that generates power using fuel containing the mixed gas; a power supply means 45 that is provided with a distributor 44 that receives the power from the engine generator 43 and separately supplies the power to each of the second electrode plates 22 to 25; and a gas storage section 30 that temporarily stores the mixed gas from the oxyhydrogen generation means 11.

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発電装置及びその発電方法Power generation apparatus and power generation method thereof

本発明は、水を電気分解して得られる水素ガスと酸素ガスの混合ガスを含む燃料ガス(その他の燃料を含む場合もある)をエンジン発電機に供給して発電を行なう発電装置及びその発電方法に関する。
なお、混合ガスは、水の電気分解で得られた水素ガスと酸素ガスが混ざり合った(水素ガスと酸素ガスの体積混合比が2対1)もので、酸水素ガス、ブラウンガス、あるいはHHOガスとも呼ばれている。
The present invention relates to a power generation apparatus that generates power by supplying a fuel gas (may include other fuels) containing hydrogen gas and oxygen gas obtained by electrolyzing water to an engine generator, and power generation therefor Regarding the method.
The mixed gas is a mixture of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas obtained by electrolysis of water (the volume mixing ratio of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas is 2 to 1), which is oxyhydrogen gas, brown gas, or HHO. Also called gas.

エンジンの燃焼効率を向上させて、出力の増加や低燃費化を図るために、例えば、特許文献1、2には、混合ガスを燃料としてエンジンに供給し駆動させることが、特許文献3、4には、混合ガスを燃料に加えた混合燃料をエンジンに供給し駆動させることがそれぞれ記載されている。 In order to improve the combustion efficiency of the engine and increase the output and reduce fuel consumption, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose that a mixed gas is supplied to the engine and driven. Describes that a mixed fuel obtained by adding a mixed gas to a fuel is supplied to and driven by an engine.

特開平10-220237号公報JP-A-10-220237 特開平10-266900号公報JP-A-10-266900 特開2013-142154号公報JP2013-142154A 特開2013-234654号公報JP 2013-234654 A

特許文献1~4に記載された混合ガスの発生装置では、全ての電極から均一に混合ガスが発生することはなく、混合ガスの発生量の多い(水の電気分解が活発に行われている)電極と、混合ガスの発生量の少ない(水の電気分解があまり行われていない)電極が混在している。そこで、各電極で電気分解を活発に行わせて混合ガスの発生量を増大させるため、電極間に大きな電流を流すことが行なわれている。しかし、電極間に大きな電流を流すと電解槽における発熱(水温上昇に伴う水の蒸発)が顕著となるため、電解槽を大きくして水温の上昇を抑えたり、電解槽内の水を循環させて水を冷却したり、電解槽内に冷却機(熱交換器)を設置したりして、水温上昇を抑える必要が生じる。このため、電解槽の大型化による設置制約が生じたり、電解槽の製造コストやランニングコストが上昇して混合ガスの製造コストが高くなるという問題がある。 In the mixed gas generator described in Patent Documents 1 to 4, the mixed gas is not uniformly generated from all the electrodes, and a large amount of mixed gas is generated (water electrolysis is actively performed). ) Electrodes and electrodes that generate a small amount of mixed gas (water is not electrolyzed so much) are mixed. Therefore, in order to increase the amount of mixed gas generated by actively performing electrolysis at each electrode, a large current is passed between the electrodes. However, if a large current is passed between the electrodes, heat generation in the electrolytic cell (evaporation of water accompanying a rise in water temperature) becomes significant. Therefore, the electrolytic cell is enlarged to suppress the rise in water temperature, or the water in the electrolytic cell is circulated. Therefore, it is necessary to cool the water or install a cooler (heat exchanger) in the electrolytic cell to suppress the rise in water temperature. For this reason, there is a problem that installation restrictions due to an increase in the size of the electrolytic cell occur, or that the manufacturing cost and running cost of the electrolytic cell rise and the mixed gas manufacturing cost increases.

また、通常の内燃機関を用いて発電を行うと、エンジンの大きさによって発電量が決定され、それ以上の燃料を供給しても、発電量は増加しないが、燃料に酸水素ガスを混入すると、エンジンの最大発電量が増加することが判った。 In addition, when power is generated using a normal internal combustion engine, the amount of power generation is determined by the size of the engine, and even if more fuel is supplied, the amount of power generation does not increase, but if oxyhydrogen gas is mixed in the fuel , The maximum power generation of the engine was found to increase.

本発明はかかる事情に鑑みてなされたもので、水の電気分解で得られる水素ガスと酸素ガスを安価かつ大量に発生させ、混合ガスを含む燃料をエンジン発電機に供給して効率的な発電を行なうことが可能な発電装置及びその発電方法を提供することを目的とする。 The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and generates hydrogen gas and oxygen gas obtained by electrolysis of water at low cost and in large quantities, and supplies fuel containing the mixed gas to the engine generator for efficient power generation. An object of the present invention is to provide a power generation apparatus capable of performing the above and a power generation method thereof.

前記目的に沿う第1の発明に係る発電装置は、隙間を有して配置され、かつ給電部が共通接続された複数の並列配置された第1の電極板、及び前記隙間にそれぞれ配置された複数の第2の電極板を備え、前記第1、第2の電極板を通じて電流を流し、非消耗性の通電剤(電解質)を含む水を電気分解し、(通常、一定圧力の)水素ガスと酸素ガスの混合ガスを製造する密閉式の酸水素発生手段と、
前記混合ガスを含む燃料を使用して発電を行うエンジン発電機と、
前記エンジン発電機からの電力を受け、前記第2の電極板毎に個別に電力を供給する分配器を備え、前記酸水素発生手段に電力を送る電力供給手段と、
前記酸水素発生手段からの前記混合ガスを一時貯留するガス貯留部(0.25~0.39mの容積が好ましい)を有する。
なお、混合ガスを含む燃料とは、混合ガスと、他のガス燃料(LPG、LNG)、液体燃料(石油系、アルコール系)、場合によっては酸素又は空気を混合して得られるガスをいう。
The power generator according to the first invention that meets the above-described object is arranged in a plurality of first electrode plates arranged in parallel with a gap and a plurality of first electrode plates that are commonly connected to a power feeding unit, and the gap. A plurality of second electrode plates, passing current through the first and second electrode plates, electrolyzing water containing a non-consumable conductive agent (electrolyte), and hydrogen gas (usually at a constant pressure) A sealed oxyhydrogen generating means for producing a mixed gas of oxygen and oxygen gas;
An engine generator that generates power using the fuel containing the mixed gas;
A power supply means for receiving power from the engine generator and supplying power separately for each of the second electrode plates, and for supplying power to the oxyhydrogen generation means;
A gas storage section (preferably having a volume of 0.25 to 0.39 m 3 ) for temporarily storing the mixed gas from the oxyhydrogen generating means;
The fuel containing a mixed gas refers to a gas obtained by mixing a mixed gas with other gas fuels (LPG, LNG), liquid fuel (petroleum-based, alcohol-based), and in some cases oxygen or air.

第2の発明に係る発電装置は、第1の発明に係る発電装置において、前記第1の電極板の前記給電部は、該第1の電極板の一側下部に設けられ、前記第2の電極板の給電部は、該第2の電極板の他側上部に設けられている。この場合、隣り合う(対向する)第1、第2の電極板にそれぞれ設けられた給電部の間の直線距離が長くなって、その間に通電部を有し、第1、第2の電極板の広い範囲で電気分解が行なわれるようにできる。 The power generation device according to a second aspect of the present invention is the power generation device according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the power feeding portion of the first electrode plate is provided at one side lower part of the first electrode plate, The power supply part of the electrode plate is provided on the other side upper part of the second electrode plate. In this case, the linear distance between the power supply portions provided on the adjacent (opposite) first and second electrode plates is increased, and the first and second electrode plates have an energization portion therebetween. Electrolysis can be performed in a wide range.

第3の発明に係る発電装置は、第1の発明に係る発電装置において、前記第1の電極板の前記給電部は、該第1の電極板の一側上部に設けられ、前記第2の電極板の給電部は、該第2の電極板の他側上部に設けている。この場合、電気分解が第1、第2の電極板の上部領域で起こり、効率が多少悪くなるが、対向する第1、第2の電極板間では、第1、第2の電極板にそれぞれ設けられた給電部同士は対向しないため、給電部にそれぞれ取付けられる端子部材が互いに干渉することを防止できる。 A power generation device according to a third invention is the power generation device according to the first invention, wherein the power feeding portion of the first electrode plate is provided on one side upper portion of the first electrode plate, The power feeding part of the electrode plate is provided on the other side upper part of the second electrode plate. In this case, electrolysis occurs in the upper region of the first and second electrode plates, and the efficiency is somewhat worse. However, between the first and second electrode plates facing each other, the first and second electrode plates are respectively separated. Since the provided power supply portions do not face each other, it is possible to prevent the terminal members attached to the power supply portions from interfering with each other.

第4の発明に係る発電装置は、第1~第3の発明に係る発電装置において、前記第1、第2の電極板はチタン板又はチタン合金板からなって、該第1、第2の電極板のいずれか一方が陰極板として使用され、その表面には白金系粗面皮膜が、陽極板として使用される他方にはその表面にイリジウム系粗面皮膜がそれぞれ形成されている。白金系粗面皮膜が形成された方を陰極側に、イリジウム系粗面皮膜が形成された方を陽極側に使用することで、第1、第2の電極板の耐電蝕性を向上させることができる。なお、白金系粗面皮膜及びイリジウム系粗面皮膜は、表面に微細な凹凸が存在する。白金系粗面皮膜及びイリジウム系粗面皮膜の表面に微細な凹凸が存在すると、第1、第2の電極板の表面積が増大することになって、電気分解で発生する混合ガス量を増加させることができる。なお、粗面皮膜の形成は溶射処理によって行うのが好ましい。 A power generation device according to a fourth invention is the power generation device according to any of the first to third inventions, wherein the first and second electrode plates are made of a titanium plate or a titanium alloy plate, Either one of the electrode plates is used as a cathode plate, and a platinum-based rough film is formed on the surface thereof, and an iridium-based rough film is formed on the other surface used as an anode plate. Improve the electric corrosion resistance of the first and second electrode plates by using the one with the platinum-based rough film on the cathode side and the one with the iridium-based rough film on the anode side. Can do. The platinum-based rough surface film and the iridium-based rough surface film have fine irregularities on the surface. If there are fine irregularities on the surface of the platinum-based rough surface film and the iridium-based rough surface film, the surface areas of the first and second electrode plates will increase, increasing the amount of mixed gas generated by electrolysis. be able to. The rough surface film is preferably formed by thermal spraying.

第5の発明に係る発電装置は、第1~第4の発明に係る発電装置において、前記酸水素発生手段で発生した前記混合ガスを加圧する加圧ポンプが前記ガス貯留部の上流側に設けられている。これによって、混合ガスの体積当たりの密度(発熱量)を増加させることができる。 A power generator according to a fifth invention is the power generator according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, wherein a pressurizing pump for pressurizing the mixed gas generated by the oxyhydrogen generating means is provided upstream of the gas reservoir. It has been. Thereby, the density (heat generation amount) per volume of the mixed gas can be increased.

第6の発明に係る発電装置は、第1~第5の発明に係る発電装置において、前記混合ガスにガス燃料又は液体燃料を混合する回転駆動型の又はスタティック構造(周知のキャブレター構造、周知のエジェクターを利用するものを含む)の補助燃料混合手段を設けている。なお、スタティック構造の補助燃料混合手段(例えば、スタティックミキサー)を用いる場合は、入り側の圧力を高める必要があるので、上流側に加圧ポンプを設けるのがよい。
これによって、混合ガスをガス燃料又は液体燃料の助燃材として作用させることができ、エンジン発電機のエンジン内でガス燃料又は液体燃料の燃焼効率を向上させることができ、出力の向上や燃費の向上を図ることが可能になる。
A power generation device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the power generation device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the mixed gas is mixed with a gas fuel or a liquid fuel, or a rotational drive type or static structure (a well-known carburetor structure, a well-known Auxiliary fuel mixing means (including those using an ejector). In addition, when using an auxiliary fuel mixing means (for example, a static mixer) having a static structure, it is necessary to increase the pressure on the entry side, so it is preferable to provide a pressure pump on the upstream side.
As a result, the mixed gas can act as an auxiliary material for gas fuel or liquid fuel, the combustion efficiency of gas fuel or liquid fuel can be improved in the engine of the engine generator, and the output and fuel efficiency can be improved. Can be achieved.

第7の発明に係る発電装置は、第1~第6の発明に係る発電装置において、前記酸水素発生手段の水は、加熱(沸騰)処理された炭酸水素ナトリウム水である。通電剤としては、炭酸水素ナトリウムの他、苛性ソーダ又は希硫酸を使用することもできるが、強アルカリ、強酸であるので、取り扱いに注意を要する。
炭酸水素ナトリウムが溶解している水を加熱(沸騰)処理することで、炭酸分を除去してナトリウムイオンが存在する水にすることができる。これにより、水の電気分解を効率的に行うことができる。なお、電気分解を行っても水中のナトリウムイオンは消耗しないため、電気分解で減少したのと同量の水を酸水素発生手段に補給することにより、酸水素発生手段内の水に含まれるナトリウムイオンの濃度を一定範囲に保持することができ、効率的な水の電気分解を継続して行うことが可能になる。このため、酸水素発生手段には水位センサーが設けられ、水位が一定レベル以下になると、外部から送水ポンプを介して水が補給される。
A power generator according to a seventh aspect is the power generator according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the water of the oxyhydrogen generating means is a heated (boiling) treated sodium bicarbonate water. As the current-carrying agent, sodium bicarbonate, caustic soda or dilute sulfuric acid can be used. However, since it is a strong alkali or strong acid, it needs to be handled with care.
By heating (boiling) the water in which sodium hydrogen carbonate is dissolved, the carbonic acid content can be removed to obtain water in which sodium ions are present. Thereby, electrolysis of water can be performed efficiently. In addition, since sodium ions in water are not consumed even when electrolysis is performed, sodium contained in the water in the oxyhydrogen generating means can be obtained by replenishing the oxyhydrogen generating means with the same amount of water that has been reduced by electrolysis. The concentration of ions can be kept within a certain range, and efficient water electrolysis can be continuously performed. For this reason, the oxyhydrogen generating means is provided with a water level sensor, and when the water level falls below a certain level, water is replenished from the outside via a water pump.

第8の発明に係る発電装置は、第1~第7の発明に係る発電装置において、前記電力供給手段には、前記エンジン発電機からの電力を充電し、前記分配器に出力する蓄電池が設けられている。
エンジン発電機からの電力の供給を受けることができない場合でも、蓄電池からの電力を用いて酸水素発生手段の水を電気分解して混合ガスを製造することができ、混合ガスを含む燃料を用いてエンジン発電機で発電を行なうことができる。
A power generation device according to an eighth invention is the power generation device according to any one of the first to seventh inventions, wherein the power supply means is provided with a storage battery that charges power from the engine generator and outputs it to the distributor. It has been.
Even when the power supply from the engine generator cannot be received, the mixed gas can be produced by electrolyzing the water of the oxyhydrogen generating means using the power from the storage battery, and the fuel containing the mixed gas is used. The engine generator can generate electricity.

第9の発明に係る発電装置は、第1~第8の発明に係る発電装置において、前記酸水素発生手段は、底部に車輪を有する把手付きの台車の下位置に配置され、前記台車の上位置には、前記エンジン発電機が配置されている。これによって、発電装置を容易に現場等に搬入できる。この場合、電力供給手段の分配器は、操作性の面から台車の上位置に配置することが好ましく、電力供給手段の蓄電池は、搬送時の安定性の面から酸水素発生手段と共に、台車の下位置に配置することが好ましい。なお、台車の上部又は下部にこの発電装置に付加している装置(例えば、加圧ポンプ、ガス貯留部、補助燃料混合手段、補助燃料タンク等)を同時に搭載できる。 A power generator according to a ninth aspect is the power generator according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the oxyhydrogen generating means is disposed below a carriage with a handle having a wheel at the bottom, The engine generator is arranged at a position. As a result, the power generator can be easily carried to the site or the like. In this case, it is preferable that the distributor of the power supply means is disposed above the carriage from the viewpoint of operability, and the storage battery of the power supply means, together with the oxyhydrogen generation means, from the viewpoint of stability during transportation, It is preferable to arrange in the lower position. A device (for example, a pressurizing pump, a gas reservoir, an auxiliary fuel mixing means, an auxiliary fuel tank, etc.) added to the power generation device can be simultaneously mounted on the upper or lower portion of the carriage.

第10の発明に係る発電装置は、第1~第9の発明に係る発電装置において、前記酸水素発生手段は電解槽を有し、該電解槽内の上部には、該電解槽の容積の0.3~0.7倍に相当する空間部が形成され、該空間部が前記ガス貯留部の一部又は全部となる。酸水素発生手段の空間部容積は、前記した水位センサーのレベルによって常時一定となる。
酸水素発生手段とガス貯留部を一体化することで、装置をコンパクトにすることができると共に、製造コストを低減することができる。更に、別に設けられたガス貯留部と併用する場合は、別に設けられたガス貯留部の小型化が可能となる。
A power generation device according to a tenth invention is the power generation device according to any one of the first to ninth inventions, wherein the oxyhydrogen generating means has an electrolytic cell, and an upper portion of the electrolytic cell has a volume of the electrolytic cell. A space portion corresponding to 0.3 to 0.7 times is formed, and the space portion becomes a part or all of the gas storage portion. The space volume of the oxyhydrogen generating means is always constant depending on the level of the water level sensor.
By integrating the oxyhydrogen generating means and the gas storage unit, the apparatus can be made compact and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Furthermore, when using together with the gas storage part provided separately, the gas storage part provided separately can be reduced in size.

第11の発明に係る発電方法は、第1~第10の発明に係る発電装置の発電方法であって、予め前記ガス貯留部に前記混合ガスを充填し、該ガス貯留部内の該混合ガスを燃料として前記エンジン発電機を駆動し、該エンジン発電機の電力の一部又は全部によって前記酸水素発生手段内の水の電気分解を行う。 A power generation method according to an eleventh aspect of the invention is a power generation method of a power generation apparatus according to the first to tenth aspects of the invention, wherein the gas storage part is filled with the mixed gas in advance, The engine generator is driven as fuel, and water in the oxyhydrogen generating means is electrolyzed by a part or all of the electric power of the engine generator.

そして、第12の発明に係る発電方法は、第8の発明に係る発電装置の発電方法であって、予め前記蓄電池を充電しておき、該蓄電池によって前記酸水素発生手段での水の電気分解を行い、発生した前記混合ガスを前記エンジン発電機の燃料として使用する。
エンジン発電機からの電力の供給を受けることができない場合でも、蓄電池からの電力を用いて酸水素発生手段の水を電気分解して混合ガスを製造することができ、混合ガスを含む燃料を用いてエンジン発電機で発電を行なうことができる。
A power generation method according to a twelfth aspect of the invention is a power generation method of the power generation apparatus according to the eighth aspect of the invention, in which the storage battery is charged in advance, and the electrolysis of water in the oxyhydrogen generating means is performed by the storage battery. The generated mixed gas is used as fuel for the engine generator.
Even when the power supply from the engine generator cannot be received, the mixed gas can be produced by electrolyzing the water of the oxyhydrogen generating means using the power from the storage battery, and the fuel containing the mixed gas is used. The engine generator can generate electricity.

本発明に係る発電装置及びその発電方法は、水の電気分解で得られる水素ガスと酸素ガスの混合ガスを安価かつ大量に発生させ、混合ガス含む燃料をエンジン発電機に供給することにより、エンジンの燃焼効率を向上させてエンジン出力の増加やエンジンの低燃費化を図ることができ、効率的な発電を行なうことが可能になる。 A power generation apparatus and a power generation method thereof according to the present invention generate a mixed gas of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas obtained by electrolysis of water at low cost and in large quantities, and supply a fuel containing the mixed gas to an engine generator. The combustion efficiency of the engine can be improved, the engine output can be increased and the fuel consumption of the engine can be reduced, so that efficient power generation can be performed.

本発明の第1の実施例に係る発電装置のブロック図である。1 is a block diagram of a power generator according to a first embodiment of the present invention. (A)、(B)、(C)は同発電装置の酸水素発生手段に設けられた第1の電極板の側面図である。(A), (B), (C) is a side view of the 1st electrode plate provided in the oxyhydrogen generating means of the power generator. (A)、(B)、(C)、(D)は同発電装置の酸水素発生手段に設けられた第2の電極板の側面図である。(A), (B), (C), (D) is a side view of the 2nd electrode plate provided in the oxyhydrogen generating means of the power generator. 酸水素発生手段内に配置された第2の電極板とその両側に配置された第1の電極板との間に電流を流す分配器の接続状態を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the connection state of the divider | distributor which sends an electric current between the 2nd electrode plate arrange | positioned in an oxyhydrogen generating means, and the 1st electrode plate arrange | positioned at the both sides. 酸水素発生手段内の第1、第2の電極板の配置状況を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement | positioning condition of the 1st, 2nd electrode plate in an oxyhydrogen generating means. 回転駆動型の補助燃料混合手段の説明図である。It is explanatory drawing of a rotation drive type auxiliary fuel mixing means. 電解槽の蓋部に対する第1、第2の電極棒の取付け状況を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment condition of the 1st, 2nd electrode rod with respect to the cover part of an electrolytic vessel. 水供給手段の説明図である。It is explanatory drawing of a water supply means. (A)~(C)は本発明の第2の実施例に係る発電装置に使用する第1の電極板の説明図である。(A)-(C) are explanatory drawings of the 1st electrode plate used for the electric power generating apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Example of this invention. 同発電装置に使用する第1の電極板と第2の電極板の酸水素発生手段内における配置状況を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement | positioning condition in the oxyhydrogen generating means of the 1st electrode plate and 2nd electrode plate which are used for the power generator.

続いて、添付した図面を参照しつつ、本発明を具体化した実施例につき説明し、本発明の理解に供する。
図1~図5に示すように、本発明の第1の実施例に係る発電装置10は、水素ガスと酸素ガスの混合ガスを製造する密閉式の酸水素発生手段11を有している。酸水素発生手段11は、隙間を有して並列配置され、かつ給電部12~14が共通接続された複数の第1の電極板15~17と、複数の第1の電極板15~17の隙間にそれぞれ配置され給電部18~21を有する複数の第2の電極板22~25を備えている。酸水素発生手段11では、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25とを通じて電流を流し、非消耗性の通電剤の一例である炭酸水素ナトリウムを溶解させて加熱(沸騰)処理された電解水(以下、単に「水」という)26を電気分解している。ここで、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25は、給電部12~14、給電部18~21を除く矩形状の通電部が同一形状となっている。また、この実施例では、第1の電極板15~17が陰極となって、第2の電極板22~25が陽極となっているが、逆にすることもできる。
Subsequently, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings for understanding of the present invention.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the power generation apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a sealed oxyhydrogen generating means 11 for producing a mixed gas of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. The oxyhydrogen generation means 11 includes a plurality of first electrode plates 15 to 17 that are arranged in parallel with a gap and to which power feeding units 12 to 14 are commonly connected, and a plurality of first electrode plates 15 to 17. A plurality of second electrode plates 22 to 25 having power supply portions 18 to 21 disposed in the gaps are provided. In the oxyhydrogen generation means 11, an electric current is passed through the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25, and sodium bicarbonate, which is an example of a non-consumable conductive agent, is dissolved and heated (boiling) ) The treated electrolyzed water (hereinafter simply referred to as “water”) 26 is electrolyzed. Here, the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 have the same shape of rectangular energization portions excluding the power feeding portions 12 to 14 and the power feeding portions 18 to 21. In this embodiment, the first electrode plates 15 to 17 are the cathodes and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are the anodes, but the reverse is also possible.

更に、図1に示すように、発電装置10は、酸水素発生手段11で製造された混合ガスから水分を除去するミストセパレータ27と、混合ガスを加圧する加圧ポンプ28と、加圧ポンプ28の下流側にあって、通常は常時オンのストップバルブ29を介して接続され、酸水素発生手段11からの混合ガスを一時貯留するガス貯留部30とを有している。また、ガス貯留部30は必須の機器ではないが、ガス貯留部30が存在することによって、発電装置10の運転を安定化することができる。 Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the power generation apparatus 10 includes a mist separator 27 that removes moisture from the mixed gas produced by the oxyhydrogen generating means 11, a pressure pump 28 that pressurizes the mixed gas, and a pressure pump 28. And a gas storage section 30 for temporarily storing the mixed gas from the oxyhydrogen generating means 11, which is normally connected via a normally-on stop valve 29. Moreover, although the gas storage part 30 is not an essential apparatus, the operation | movement of the electric power generating apparatus 10 can be stabilized by the gas storage part 30 existing.

酸水素発生手段11から混合ガスが流れる流路31には、流量計32とチェッキ弁33を介して、燃料ガスを製造する回転駆動型の補助燃料混合手段34を有している。
図6に示すように、この補助燃料混合手段34は、ケーシング35の内部にモータに連結される軸36によって回転駆動される羽根(ベーン)37を有し、入り口38から吸引される燃料に注入口39から注入される混合ガス(酸水素ガス)を混合し、これらを撹拌して排出口40から混合燃料として放出している。なお、加圧ポンプ28は補助燃料混合手段34が動力駆動型(回転駆動型)の場合は省略することもできる。
この補助燃料混合手段34はモータ等の動力を必要とするが、燃料の種類によって、動力を必要としないスタティック構造(例えば、キャブレター、エジェクター、スタティックミキサー)の補助燃料混合手段であってもよく、この場合、加圧ポンプ28を設けることが好ましい。
補助燃料混合手段34に送られる燃料は、ガス燃料(例えば、LPG、LNG、水素ガス等)が好ましいが液体燃料であってもよく、液体燃料の場合は燃料を気体に近づけるインジェクション装置等が必要な場合もある。
The flow path 31 through which the mixed gas flows from the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 has a rotation drive type auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 for producing fuel gas via a flow meter 32 and a check valve 33.
As shown in FIG. 6, this auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 has vanes 37 that are rotationally driven by a shaft 36 connected to a motor inside a casing 35, and is injected into fuel sucked from an inlet 38. A mixed gas (oxyhydrogen gas) injected from the inlet 39 is mixed, stirred, and discharged from the outlet 40 as a mixed fuel. The pressurizing pump 28 can be omitted when the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 is a power drive type (rotary drive type).
The auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 may be a static fuel auxiliary means having a static structure (for example, a carburetor, an ejector, a static mixer) that does not require power depending on the type of fuel, although it requires power such as a motor. In this case, it is preferable to provide the pressurizing pump 28.
The fuel sent to the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 is preferably a gas fuel (for example, LPG, LNG, hydrogen gas, etc.), but may be a liquid fuel. In the case of a liquid fuel, an injection device that brings the fuel close to gas is required. In some cases.

この発電装置10は、製造された燃料(混合ガスのみ又は他の燃料が混合された混合燃料)を使用してエンジン41を駆動させ発電機42で発電を行うエンジン発電機43を有する。また、発電装置10は、エンジン発電機43からの電力を受け、酸水素発生手段11の第1の電極板15~17をコモンとし、第2の電極板22~25毎に個別に電力を供給する分配器44を備え、酸水素発生手段11に電力を送り、残余の電力を外部に出力する電力供給手段45を有する。以下、詳細に説明する。なお、電力供給手段45には蓄電池46を有し、蓄電池46は外部電源47からも充電できるし、蓄電池46単体でも分配器44を介して酸水素発生手段11に電力を送ることができる。 The power generation apparatus 10 includes an engine generator 43 that drives the engine 41 using the produced fuel (mixed fuel alone or a mixed fuel in which other fuels are mixed) to generate power with the generator 42. The power generation apparatus 10 receives electric power from the engine generator 43, uses the first electrode plates 15 to 17 of the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 as common, and supplies electric power to each of the second electrode plates 22 to 25 individually. And a power supply means 45 that sends power to the oxyhydrogen generation means 11 and outputs the remaining power to the outside. Details will be described below. The power supply means 45 has a storage battery 46, and the storage battery 46 can be charged from an external power supply 47, or the storage battery 46 alone can send power to the oxyhydrogen generation means 11 via the distributor 44.

図4に示すように、酸水素発生手段11は、電気分解する水26を貯留する密閉式の一槽の電解槽64を有している。電解槽64内には、図5に示すように、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25が交互に並べて配置されている。 As shown in FIG. 4, the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 has a sealed electrolytic cell 64 that stores water 26 to be electrolyzed. In the electrolytic cell 64, as shown in FIG. 5, the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are alternately arranged.

図5では、隙間を設けて複数の第1の電極板15、17が交互に平行に立設され、第1の電極板15、17の各隙間の中間位置に第1の電極板16が第1の電極板15、17に対して平行に立設されている。そして、第1の電極板15、16の隙間の中間位置に第2の電極板22が第1の電極板15、16に対して平行に立設されている。第1の電極板16、17の隙間の中間位置に第2の電極板23が第1の電極板16、17に対して平行に立設されている。第1の電極板17、16の隙間の中間位置に第2の電極板24が第1の電極板17、16に対して平行に立設されている。第1の電極板16、15の隙間の中間位置に第2の電極板25が第1の電極板16、15に対して平行に立設されている。なお、図5では、隣り合う第2の電極板22~25の並び方が(図4を正面視して左から右に)第2の電極板22、第2の電極板23、第2の電極板24、第2の電極板25の順に繰り返し現れるように配置している。 In FIG. 5, a plurality of first electrode plates 15 and 17 are alternately provided in parallel with a gap therebetween, and the first electrode plate 16 is positioned at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 15 and 17. One electrode plate 15, 17 is erected in parallel. A second electrode plate 22 is erected in parallel with the first electrode plates 15 and 16 at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 15 and 16. A second electrode plate 23 is erected in parallel to the first electrode plates 16 and 17 at an intermediate position in the gap between the first electrode plates 16 and 17. A second electrode plate 24 is erected in parallel to the first electrode plates 17 and 16 at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 17 and 16. A second electrode plate 25 is erected in parallel to the first electrode plates 16 and 15 at an intermediate position in the gap between the first electrode plates 16 and 15. In FIG. 5, the arrangement of the adjacent second electrode plates 22 to 25 is from the second electrode plate 22, the second electrode plate 23, and the second electrode (from left to right when FIG. 4 is viewed from the front). It arrange | positions so that it may appear repeatedly in order of the board 24 and the 2nd electrode board 25. FIG.

図2(A)、(B)、(C)に示すように、第1の電極板15~17と第1の電極板15~17の一側下部に連接して設けられた給電部12~14はいずれもチタン板又はチタン合金板(厚さは、例えば、1~2mm)からなって、表面には白金又は白金合金の粉末(粒径は、例えば、1~2μm)の溶射により形成された白金系粗面皮膜(厚さは1~2μm)が設けられている。なお、第1の電極板が陽極の場合は、表面にイリジウム又はイリジウム合金の粉末(粒径は、例えば、1~2μm)の溶射により形成されたイリジウム系粗面皮膜(厚さは1~2μm)が設けられる。
ここで、給電部12は第1の電極板15の一側下部から下方及び一側に向けて突出して設けられ、給電部13は第1の電極板16の一側下部から下方に向けて突出して設けられ、給電部14は第1の電極板17の一側下部から下方及び一側に向けて突出して設けられている。
As shown in FIGS. 2 (A), (B), and (C), the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the power feeding units 12 to 12 that are connected to one side lower portion of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 are provided. 14 is a titanium plate or a titanium alloy plate (thickness is, for example, 1 to 2 mm), and the surface is formed by thermal spraying of platinum or a platinum alloy powder (particle size is, for example, 1 to 2 μm). Further, a platinum-based rough surface film (having a thickness of 1 to 2 μm) is provided. When the first electrode plate is an anode, an iridium-based rough surface film (thickness is 1 to 2 μm) formed on the surface by thermal spraying of iridium or iridium alloy powder (particle diameter is, for example, 1 to 2 μm). ) Is provided.
Here, the power feeding unit 12 is provided so as to protrude downward and one side from a lower part on one side of the first electrode plate 15, and the power feeding unit 13 projects downward from a lower part on one side of the first electrode plate 16. The power feeding unit 14 is provided so as to protrude downward and one side from a lower part on one side of the first electrode plate 17.

給電部12の一側に突出した領域の中央部より他側の部位には、下端側が給電部12に取付けられ上端側が上方に突出する、例えば、チタン製の第1の電極棒48が設けられている。また、給電部14の一側に突出した領域の中央部より一側の部位には、下端側が給電部14に取付けられ上端側が上方に突出する、例えば、チタン製の第1の電極棒49が設けられている。このような構成とすることで、図2、図5に示すように、隣り合う第1の電極棒48、49の給電部12、14に対する取付位置を互いに一側と他側にずらすことができ、第1の電極棒48、49同士が干渉することを防止できる。
なお、第1の電極棒48、49の外径は、例えば、5~10mm、第1の電極棒48、49の長手方向の中間部より上側には、外径が7~12mmで厚さが1~2mmの平面視して環状の鍔部50が形成され、第1の電極棒48、49の上端側には雄ねじ部51が形成されている。
A first electrode rod 48 made of, for example, titanium is provided at a portion on the other side of the central portion of the region projecting to one side of the power supply unit 12, for example, a titanium-made first electrode rod 48 that is attached to the power supply unit 12 and whose upper end side projects upward. ing. In addition, in a region on one side from the central portion of the region protruding to one side of the power supply unit 14, for example, a first electrode rod 49 made of titanium is attached to the power supply unit 14 and the upper end side protrudes upward. Is provided. With such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the mounting positions of the adjacent first electrode rods 48 and 49 with respect to the power feeding units 12 and 14 can be shifted from one side to the other side. The first electrode rods 48 and 49 can be prevented from interfering with each other.
The outer diameter of the first electrode rods 48 and 49 is, for example, 5 to 10 mm, and the outer diameter is 7 to 12 mm and the thickness is higher than the middle portion of the first electrode rods 48 and 49 in the longitudinal direction. An annular flange 50 is formed in a plan view of 1 to 2 mm, and a male screw portion 51 is formed on the upper ends of the first electrode rods 48 and 49.

図3(A)、(B)、(C)、(D)に示すように、第2の電極板22~25と第2の電極板22~25の他側上部に連接して設けられた給電部18~21はいずれもチタン板又はチタン合金板(厚さは、例えば、1~2mm)からなって、表面にはイリジウム系粗面皮膜が設けられている。なお、第2の電極板が陰極の場合は、白金系粗面皮膜を表面に形成する。
ここで、給電部18~21は第2の電極板22~25の他側上部から上方及び他側に向けて突出して設けられている。
As shown in FIGS. 3 (A), (B), (C), and (D), the second electrode plates 22 to 25 and the other upper portions of the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are connected to each other. Each of the power feeding portions 18 to 21 is made of a titanium plate or a titanium alloy plate (thickness is, for example, 1 to 2 mm), and an iridium-based rough coating is provided on the surface. When the second electrode plate is a cathode, a platinum-based rough film is formed on the surface.
Here, the power feeding portions 18 to 21 are provided so as to protrude upward and to the other side from the upper portions on the other side of the second electrode plates 22 to 25.

給電部18の他側に突出した領域の中央部より他側の部位には、下端側が給電部18に取付けられ上端側が上方に突出する、例えば、チタン製の第2の電極棒52が設けられている。また、給電部19の他側に突出した領域の中央部には、下端側が給電部19に取付けられ上端側が上方に突出する、例えば、チタン製の第2の電極棒53が設けられている。更に、給電部20の上側に突出した領域の中央部より一側の部位には、下端側が給電部20に取付けられ上端側が上方に突出する、例えば、チタン製の第2の電極棒54が設けられている。そして、給電部21の上側に突出した領域の一側の部位には、下端側が給電部21に取付けられ上端側が上方に突出する、例えば、チタン製の第2の電極棒55が設けられている。
このような構成とすることで、図3(A)、(B)、(C)、(D)、図5に示すように、隣り合う第2の電極棒52~55の給電部18~21に対する取付位置を互いに一側から他側の間でずらすことができ、隣り合う第2の電極棒52~55の接触を防止できる。
A second electrode rod 52 made of, for example, titanium is provided at a portion on the other side of the central portion of the region protruding to the other side of the power feeding unit 18, for example, a second electrode rod 52 made of titanium, the lower end side of which is attached to the power feeding unit 18 and the upper end side projects upward. ing. In addition, a second electrode rod 53 made of, for example, titanium is provided at the center of the region protruding to the other side of the power supply unit 19. The lower electrode is attached to the power supply unit 19 and the upper end side protrudes upward. Further, a second electrode rod 54 made of, for example, titanium is provided at a portion on one side from the central portion of the region protruding above the power supply unit 20, for example, a titanium-made second electrode rod 54 that is attached to the power supply unit 20 and the upper end side protrudes upward. It has been. In addition, a second electrode rod 55 made of, for example, titanium is provided at one side of the region protruding above the power supply unit 21, with the lower end side attached to the power supply unit 21 and the upper end side protruding upward. .
With such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D, and FIG. 5, the power feeding portions 18 to 21 of the adjacent second electrode rods 52 to 55 are provided. Can be shifted from one side to the other, and contact between the adjacent second electrode bars 52 to 55 can be prevented.

なお、第2の電極棒52~55の外径は、例えば、5~10mm、第2の電極棒52~55の長手方向の中間部より上側には、外径が7~12mmで厚さが1~2mmの平面視して環状の鍔部56が形成され、第2の電極棒52~55の上端側には雄ねじ部57が形成されている。また、第2の電極棒54、55の下端側を給電部20、21にそれぞれ取付ける際、第2の電極棒54、55の下端側と給電部20、21との連結領域の長さは、例えば、給電部20、21の上下方向幅の1/2程度とする。これによって、給電部20、21の両側に配置される第1の電極板15、16、17と第2の電極棒54、55が干渉するのを防止できる。 The outer diameter of the second electrode rods 52 to 55 is, for example, 5 to 10 mm, and the outer diameter is 7 to 12 mm and the thickness above the intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction of the second electrode rods 52 to 55. An annular flange 56 is formed in a plan view of 1 to 2 mm, and a male screw 57 is formed on the upper end side of the second electrode rods 52 to 55. Moreover, when attaching the lower end side of the 2nd electrode rods 54 and 55 to the electric power feeding parts 20 and 21, respectively, the length of the connection area | region of the lower end side of the 2nd electrode rods 54 and 55 and the electric power feeding parts 20 and 21 is as follows. For example, it is set to about ½ of the vertical width of the power feeding units 20 and 21. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the first electrode plates 15, 16, 17 and the second electrode rods 54, 55 arranged on both sides of the power feeding units 20, 21 from interfering with each other.

図2(A)、(B)、(C)、図3(A)、(B)、(C)、(D)に示すように、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25の四隅と中央部にはそれぞれ中心位置を合わせて第1の貫通孔58が形成されている。
これにより、図5に示すように、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25にそれぞれ形成した対応する位置にある第1の貫通孔58の間に絶縁部材の一例である樹脂製環状スペーサ部材59が設けられている。樹脂製環状スペーサ部材59の外径は第1の貫通孔58の内径より大きく、内径は第1の貫通孔58の内径に一致し、厚さは隣り合う第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25との間の距離に一致する。樹脂製環状スペーサ部材59をその中心位置が第1の貫通孔58の中心位置に一致するように配置しながら、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25を予め設定した順番で交互に所定枚数だけ積み重ねる。これにより、両側に第1の電極板15、17が配置され、第1の電極板15~17の各々の隙間に(中央に)第2の電極板22~25が配置された集合体を形成することができる。
As shown in FIGS. 2 (A), (B), (C) and FIGS. 3 (A), (B), (C), (D), the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates First through-holes 58 are formed at the four corners 22 to 25 of the center and the central portions thereof, respectively.
Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5, an example of an insulating member is provided between the first through holes 58 at the corresponding positions formed in the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25, respectively. A resinous annular spacer member 59 is provided. The outer diameter of the resin annular spacer member 59 is larger than the inner diameter of the first through hole 58, the inner diameter matches the inner diameter of the first through hole 58, and the thickness is the same as that of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 adjacent to each other. This corresponds to the distance between the two electrode plates 22-25. The first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 were set in advance while arranging the resin annular spacer member 59 so that the center position thereof coincides with the center position of the first through hole 58. Stack a specified number of sheets alternately in order. Thereby, the first electrode plates 15 and 17 are arranged on both sides, and an assembly is formed in which the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are arranged in the gaps (in the center) of the first electrode plates 15 to 17. can do.

集合体の両側に配置された第1の電極板15、17のいずれか一方に形成された第1の貫通孔58から絶縁部材の一例である樹脂製棒60を差し込み、他方に形成された第1の貫通孔58から突出させ、樹脂製棒60の両端部に樹脂製ストッパー(図示せず)を取付けることにより集合体を一体化することができる。なお、樹脂製環状スペーサ部材59の厚さを調節することにより、第1の電極板15~17と隣り合う第2の電極板22~25との間の距離を所望の値に設定することができる。 A resin rod 60, which is an example of an insulating member, is inserted into the first through hole 58 formed in one of the first electrode plates 15 and 17 disposed on both sides of the assembly, and the second is formed on the other side. The assembly can be integrated by projecting from one through hole 58 and attaching resin stoppers (not shown) to both ends of the resin rod 60. The distance between the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the adjacent second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be set to a desired value by adjusting the thickness of the resin annular spacer member 59. it can.

図2(A)、(B)、(C)に示すように、給電部12~14の、例えば、下部他側の部位には、第1の電極板15~17を中心位置が一致するように並べた際に中心位置が一致する第2の貫通孔61が設けられている。これにより、図5に示すように、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25の集合体を形成した際に、給電部12~14に設けた第2の貫通孔61の中心位置は一つの直線上に並ぶ。このとき、隣り合う給電部12~14に形成した第2の貫通孔61の間にチタン製環状スペーサ部材62(外径は第2の貫通孔61の内径より大きく、内径は第2の貫通孔61の内径に一致し、厚さは隣り合う第1の電極板15~17間の距離に一致)を中心位置が第2の貫通孔61の中心位置に一致するように配置する。そして、給電部12、14のいずれか一方に形成された第2の貫通孔61からチタン製棒63を差し込み、他方に形成された第2の貫通孔61から突出させ、チタン製棒63の両端部にチタン製ストッパー(図示せず)を取付けることにより、複数の第1の電極板15~17をチタン製棒63を介して接続することができ、第1の電極板15~17の給電部12~14が共通接続された状態にすることができる。 As shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the center positions of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 coincide with, for example, the lower part of the power feeding units 12 to 14, for example. A second through-hole 61 having a center position that is the same when the two are aligned is provided. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, when the assembly of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 is formed, the second through holes 61 provided in the power feeding portions 12 to 14 are formed. The center positions of are aligned on a straight line. At this time, an annular spacer member 62 made of titanium (the outer diameter is larger than the inner diameter of the second through hole 61 and the inner diameter is the second through hole) between the second through holes 61 formed in the adjacent power feeding portions 12 to 14. Are arranged so that the center position thereof coincides with the center position of the second through-hole 61. Then, a titanium rod 63 is inserted from the second through hole 61 formed in one of the power supply units 12 and 14 and protrudes from the second through hole 61 formed in the other, and both ends of the titanium rod 63 are inserted. A plurality of first electrode plates 15 to 17 can be connected via the titanium rod 63 by attaching a titanium stopper (not shown) to the portion, and the power feeding portion of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 12 to 14 can be connected in common.

酸水素発生手段11から水素ガスと酸素ガスが混合した状態の混合ガスを取り出すので、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25の極性が逆になっても第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25の配置を変更する等の問題は生じない。 Since the mixed gas in a state where the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas are mixed is taken out from the oxyhydrogen generating means 11, the first electrode plate 15 to 17 and the second electrode plate 22 to 25 have the first polarity even if the polarities are reversed. Problems such as changing the arrangement of the electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 do not occur.

図4に示すように、酸水素発生手段11の電解槽64は、例えば、強化プラスチック(例えば、強化塩化ビニル樹脂、ポリカーボネート樹脂)製で上端側に開口部が設けられた立方体又は直方体の水貯留部65と、水貯留部65の外側に設けられた金属製の補強枠体(図示せず)と、水貯留部65に図示しない締結機構を介して密接状態で取付けられる強化プラスチック製の蓋部66とを有する。 As shown in FIG. 4, the electrolytic cell 64 of the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 is a cubic or cuboid water reservoir made of, for example, reinforced plastic (for example, reinforced vinyl chloride resin, polycarbonate resin) and having an opening on the upper end side. Part 65, a metal reinforcing frame (not shown) provided outside water reservoir 65, and a lid made of reinforced plastic that is attached to water reservoir 65 in a close state via a fastening mechanism (not shown) 66.

図7に示すように、蓋部66の一方側には、電解槽64(水貯留部65)内に配置しようとする複数の第1の電極板15、17の位置に基づいて、第1の電極板15、17に設けた第1の電極棒48、49が挿通可能な挿通孔67が並べて形成されている。また、蓋部66の他方側には、水貯留部65内に配置しようとする複数の第2の電極板22~25の位置に基づいて、第2の電極板22~25に設けた第2の電極棒52~55が挿通可能な挿通孔68が並べて形成されている。 As shown in FIG. 7, on one side of the lid portion 66, the first electrode plates 15 and 17 to be arranged in the electrolytic cell 64 (water storage portion 65) are arranged based on the positions of the first electrode plates 15 and 17. Insertion holes 67 through which the first electrode rods 48 and 49 provided in the electrode plates 15 and 17 can be inserted are formed side by side. On the other side of the lid 66, the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are provided on the second electrode plates 22 to 25 based on the positions of the plurality of second electrode plates 22 to 25 to be arranged in the water reservoir 65. The through holes 68 through which the electrode rods 52 to 55 can be inserted are formed side by side.

従って、挿通孔67に第1の電極棒48、49の上端側を、第1の電極棒48、49の鍔部50と蓋部66の間に第1の電極棒48、49の上端側に挿通させた円環状のシール部材69を介して挿通し、押え金具70を介して雄ねじ部51に螺合するナット71を用いて締結することにより、挿通孔67からのガス漏れを防止して蓋部66に第1の電極棒48、49を固定することができる。同様に、挿通孔68に第2の電極棒52~55の上端側を、第2の電極棒52~55の鍔部56と蓋部66の間に第2の電極棒52~55の上端側に挿通させた円環状のシール部材69を介して挿通し、押え金具70を介して雄ねじ部57に螺合するナット71を用いて締結すると、挿通孔68からのガス漏れを防止して蓋部66に第2の電極棒52~55を固定することができる。その結果、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25を蓋部66に並べて固定することができる。そして、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25がそれぞれ固定された蓋部66を図示しないガスシール部材を介して水貯留部65に密接させることにより、密閉式の電解槽64内に第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25を配置することができる。 Therefore, the upper end side of the first electrode rods 48, 49 is inserted into the insertion hole 67 between the flange 50 and the lid portion 66 of the first electrode rods 48, 49 and the upper end side of the first electrode rods 48, 49. The cap is inserted through the inserted annular seal member 69 and fastened with a nut 71 that is screwed into the male screw portion 51 through the presser fitting 70, thereby preventing gas leakage from the insertion hole 67 and the lid. The first electrode rods 48 and 49 can be fixed to the portion 66. Similarly, the upper end side of the second electrode rods 52 to 55 is inserted into the insertion hole 68, and the upper end side of the second electrode rods 52 to 55 is interposed between the flange portion 56 and the lid portion 66 of the second electrode rods 52 to 55. When the nut 71 that is inserted through the annular seal member 69 inserted into the male threaded portion 57 and fastened to the male threaded portion 57 through the presser fitting 70 is fastened, gas leakage from the insertion hole 68 is prevented, and the lid portion 66, the second electrode rods 52 to 55 can be fixed. As a result, the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be fixed side by side on the lid 66. Then, the lid portion 66 to which the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are respectively fixed is brought into close contact with the water storage portion 65 via a gas seal member (not shown), so that sealed electrolysis is performed. The first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be arranged in the tank 64.

図1、図4に示すように、電力供給手段45は、第2の電極板22~25の1枚毎にその両側に配置された第1の電極板15~17との間に個別に電力を供給する分配器44(個数は第2の電極板22~25の総数と一致)と、エンジン発電機43の発電機42からの電力を充電し、分配器44に出力する蓄電池46とを有している。また、分配器44にはそれぞれ、発電機42又は蓄電池46から供給される電力の中から予め設定された電力を出力する電力出力部(図示せず)と、電解槽64で発生しミストセパレータ27を通過した混合ガスを補助燃料混合手段34に供給する流路31にそれぞれ設けられた圧力計72と流量計32で得られる混合ガスの圧力値と流量値に基づいて電力出力部への電力供給を入り切りするスイッチ部(図示せず)が設けられている。
なお、図4の符号73は電解槽64内の混合ガスの圧力が設定圧力を超えると混合ガスを大気中に放散するための開放弁である。
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the power supply means 45 individually supplies power between each of the second electrode plates 22 to 25 and the first electrode plates 15 to 17 arranged on both sides thereof. And a storage battery 46 that charges the power from the generator 42 of the engine generator 43 and outputs it to the distributor 44. is doing. Each of the distributors 44 includes a power output unit (not shown) that outputs preset power from the power supplied from the generator 42 or the storage battery 46, and the mist separator 27 generated in the electrolytic cell 64. Power supply to the power output unit based on the pressure value and flow rate value of the mixed gas obtained by the pressure gauge 72 and the flow meter 32 respectively provided in the flow path 31 for supplying the mixed gas that has passed through to the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 A switch portion (not shown) for turning on and off is provided.
In addition, the code | symbol 73 of FIG. 4 is an open valve for dissipating mixed gas in air | atmosphere, when the pressure of the mixed gas in the electrolytic vessel 64 exceeds preset pressure.

このような構成とすることにより、圧力計72から入力された検出値が稼働圧力範囲の上限値を超えた場合、電力の供給を停止することができる。これにより、流路31内の混合ガスの圧力が上昇することに伴って、電力の供給を行う分配器44の台数を徐々に減少させることができ、電解槽64内の混合ガスの圧力変動を一定範囲内に調節することができる。
なお、流路31内の混合ガスの圧力が上昇することに伴って、電力の供給を行う分配器44の台数を徐々に減少させる代わりに、混合ガスの圧力に基づいて各分配器44から供給する電力量を調節するようにしてもよい。
更に、各分配器44のスイッチ部は、流量計32から入力された検出値が0の場合に電力を停止する機能も備えている。これにより、酸水素発生手段11に損傷が生じた際、迅速に対応することができる。
By setting it as such a structure, when the detected value input from the pressure gauge 72 exceeds the upper limit of the operating pressure range, supply of electric power can be stopped. Thereby, as the pressure of the mixed gas in the flow path 31 rises, the number of distributors 44 that supply power can be gradually decreased, and the pressure fluctuation of the mixed gas in the electrolytic cell 64 can be reduced. It can be adjusted within a certain range.
In addition, as the pressure of the mixed gas in the flow path 31 rises, instead of gradually decreasing the number of distributors 44 that supply power, supply from each distributor 44 based on the pressure of the mixed gas. You may make it adjust the electric energy to perform.
Furthermore, the switch unit of each distributor 44 has a function of stopping power when the detection value input from the flow meter 32 is zero. Thereby, when the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 is damaged, it is possible to respond quickly.

図4に示すように、複数の第1の電極板15~17はチタン製棒63を介して接続しており、第1の電極板15~17の総数は第2の電極板22~25の総数より1つ多い。このため、電極槽64内の一側(図4において右側)に並んで配置される2つの第2の電極板22、23の第2の電極棒52、53とそれぞれ接続する分配器44は一側に配置される第1の電極板17の第1の電極棒49と接続し、他側(図4において左側)に並んで配置される2つの第2の電極板22、23の第2の電極棒52、53とそれぞれ接続する分配器44は他側に配置される第1の電極板15の第1の電極棒48と接続する。なお、残りの第2の電極板22~25の第2の電極棒52~55とそれぞれ接続する分配器44は、隣に配置される第1の電極板15、17の第1の電極棒48、49と接続する。このような構成とすることにより、複数の分配器44の中で、任意の分配器44からの電力の供給を停止しても、稼働中の分配器44と接続する第2の電極板22~25とその両側に配置される第1の電極板15~17との間で水26の電気分解を行うことができる。 As shown in FIG. 4, the plurality of first electrode plates 15 to 17 are connected via a titanium rod 63, and the total number of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 is the same as that of the second electrode plates 22 to 25. One more than the total number. For this reason, one distributor 44 is connected to each of the second electrode rods 52 and 53 of the two second electrode plates 22 and 23 arranged side by side in the electrode tank 64 (right side in FIG. 4). The second electrode plates 22, 23 are connected to the first electrode rod 49 of the first electrode plate 17 disposed on the side, and are arranged side by side on the other side (left side in FIG. 4). The distributor 44 connected to each of the electrode bars 52 and 53 is connected to the first electrode bar 48 of the first electrode plate 15 disposed on the other side. The distributors 44 connected to the second electrode rods 52 to 55 of the remaining second electrode plates 22 to 25 are respectively connected to the first electrode rods 48 of the first electrode plates 15 and 17 arranged next to each other. , 49. By adopting such a configuration, even if the supply of power from any distributor 44 is stopped among the plurality of distributors 44, the second electrode plates 22 to 22 connected to the distributor 44 in operation are connected. The water 26 can be electrolyzed between 25 and the first electrode plates 15 to 17 arranged on both sides thereof.

図8に示すように、水供給手段74は、例えば、水を貯留する水タンク75と、電解槽64内の水26の水位を検出する水位センサー76とを有しており、水タンク75と電解槽64の間に設けられた水供給配管77には、水タンク75から電解槽64に水26を圧送する送水ポンプ78が設けられている。水供給手段74は、ポンプ制御器79を有しており、水位センサー76で求めた電解槽64内の水26の水位が設定された下限値以下になると送水ポンプ78に運転信号を出力し、電解槽64内の水26の水位が設定された上限値を超えると送水ポンプ78に停止信号を出力することにより、電解槽64内の水26の水位を一定範囲に保つことができる。 As shown in FIG. 8, the water supply means 74 includes, for example, a water tank 75 that stores water and a water level sensor 76 that detects the water level of the water 26 in the electrolytic bath 64. A water supply pipe 77 provided between the electrolytic tanks 64 is provided with a water supply pump 78 that pumps the water 26 from the water tank 75 to the electrolytic tank 64. The water supply means 74 has a pump controller 79, and outputs an operation signal to the water pump 78 when the water level of the water 26 in the electrolytic bath 64 obtained by the water level sensor 76 is equal to or lower than a set lower limit value. When the water level of the water 26 in the electrolytic cell 64 exceeds the set upper limit value, a stop signal is output to the water pump 78, whereby the water level of the water 26 in the electrolytic cell 64 can be kept within a certain range.

続いて、本発明の第1の実施例に係る発電装置10を用いた発電方法について説明するが、主として、1)外部電源47でこの発電装置10を運転する場合、2)外部電源無しで貯留された混合ガス(酸水素ガス)を用いて発電装置10を運転する場合、及び3)1)、2)の両者を用いて発電装置10を運転する場合とがある。以下、これらを別々に説明する。 Subsequently, a power generation method using the power generation apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Mainly, 1) when the power generation apparatus 10 is operated by the external power supply 47, 2) storage without an external power supply. There are a case where the power generation device 10 is operated using the mixed gas (oxyhydrogen gas) and a case where the power generation device 10 is operated using both 3) 1) and 2). These will be described separately below.

「外部電源47でこの発電装置10を運転する場合」
発電装置10を初めて運転する場合、図1に示すように、外部電源47(例えば、商用電源、ソーラパネル)から電力を供給して電力供給手段45の蓄電池46を充電する。これにより、蓄電池46からの電力を分配器44に供給して酸水素発生手段11内の水26を電気分解し混合ガスを製造する。得られた混合ガスを燃料としてエンジン発電機43のエンジン41を駆動させ発電機42で発電を行い、得られた電力で酸水素発生手段11内の水26の電気分解を更に行って混合ガスを製造してエンジン発電機43を回転させる。この場合、外部電源47で充電された蓄電池46によって、必要な補助燃料混合手段34及び加圧ポンプ28は駆動される。
“When operating the power generator 10 with the external power supply 47”
When the power generator 10 is operated for the first time, as shown in FIG. 1, power is supplied from an external power source 47 (for example, commercial power source, solar panel) to charge the storage battery 46 of the power supply means 45. Thereby, the electric power from the storage battery 46 is supplied to the divider | distributor 44, the water 26 in the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 is electrolyzed, and a mixed gas is manufactured. Using the obtained mixed gas as a fuel, the engine 41 of the engine generator 43 is driven to generate power by the generator 42, and the water 26 in the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 is further electrolyzed with the obtained electric power to generate the mixed gas The engine generator 43 is manufactured and rotated. In this case, the necessary auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 and the pressurizing pump 28 are driven by the storage battery 46 charged by the external power source 47.

「外部電源無しで貯留された混合ガス(酸水素ガス)を用いて発電装置10を運転する場合」
例えば、ガス貯留部30に溜まった混合ガスを補助燃料混合手段34を介して、エンジン発電機43に供給し、エンジン41を駆動する。これによって、発電機42が回転するので、電力を発生し蓄電池46を充電し、酸水素発生手段11に電力を供給して水の電気分解を行う。
“When the power generation apparatus 10 is operated using a mixed gas (oxyhydrogen gas) stored without an external power supply”
For example, the mixed gas stored in the gas storage unit 30 is supplied to the engine generator 43 via the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 to drive the engine 41. As a result, the generator 42 rotates, so that electric power is generated, the storage battery 46 is charged, electric power is supplied to the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 and water is electrolyzed.

発生した混合ガスは、一部ガス貯留部30に溜まるが、主としてエンジン41に供給され、発電機42によって電力が発生し、これによって、蓄電池46を更に充電し、酸水素発生手段11からの混合ガスが余り、電力にも余剰が発生するので、この発電装置10を電力発生源として、更に混合燃料ガスを外部機関80(例えば、燃料エンジン発電機)に送って燃料源とすることができる。
この場合、初期の状態では、蓄電池46に電力は充電されていないので、駆動源を有する機器(例えば、加圧ポンプ28、補助燃料混合手段34)の駆動はできないが、発生した混合ガスはそのまま通過することができるので、支障はない。一方、圧力計72、流量計32、必要な場合は分配器44を制御するための補助電源は必要となる。
The generated mixed gas is partly stored in the gas storage unit 30, but is mainly supplied to the engine 41, and electric power is generated by the generator 42, whereby the storage battery 46 is further charged and mixed from the oxyhydrogen generation means 11. Since there is surplus gas and surplus power is generated, this power generation device 10 can be used as a power generation source, and further, the mixed fuel gas can be sent to an external engine 80 (for example, a fuel engine generator) as a fuel source.
In this case, in the initial state, since the storage battery 46 is not charged with electric power, the devices having a drive source (for example, the pressurizing pump 28 and the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34) cannot be driven, but the generated mixed gas remains as it is. Since it can pass, there is no hindrance. On the other hand, an auxiliary power source for controlling the pressure gauge 72, the flow meter 32, and, if necessary, the distributor 44 is required.

なお、発電装置10及びその各機器の動作は以下の通りである。
蓄電池46への充電が完了すると、エンジン発電機43で得られた電力の一部又は全部を使用して酸水素発生手段11で混合ガスを製造する。この混合ガスの一部又は全部は、例えば、加圧ポンプ28、混合ガス配管81及びストップバルブ29を介してガス貯留部30に供給される。この場合、一部の混合ガスは流路31及び流量計32、そして必要な場合は、補助燃料混合手段34を介してエンジン発電機43に供給される。
なお、加圧ポンプ28は必須の機器ではないが、加圧ポンプ28を設けることによって、混合ガスの体積当たりの密度を増加することができる。また、非駆動型のスタティック構造(スタティックミキサー、キャブレター、エジェクター)の補助燃料混合手段34を使用する場合は、加圧ポンプ28は必須の機器となる。
In addition, operation | movement of the electric power generating apparatus 10 and its each apparatus is as follows.
When the charging of the storage battery 46 is completed, a mixed gas is produced by the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 using a part or all of the electric power obtained by the engine generator 43. Part or all of the mixed gas is supplied to the gas storage unit 30 via, for example, the pressurizing pump 28, the mixed gas pipe 81, and the stop valve 29. In this case, a part of the mixed gas is supplied to the engine generator 43 via the flow path 31 and the flow meter 32 and, if necessary, the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34.
Although the pressurizing pump 28 is not an essential device, the density per volume of the mixed gas can be increased by providing the pressurizing pump 28. Further, when the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 having a non-drive type static structure (static mixer, carburetor, ejector) is used, the pressurizing pump 28 is an essential device.

加圧ポンプ28を省略することも可能であり、この場合は、補助燃料混合手段34がポンプとして働き、エンジン41に混合ガス又は混合燃料ガスを供給することができる。
また、ガス貯留部30も必須の機器ではないが、混合ガス配管81に接続することによって、エンジン41の運転を安定化させることができるし、図示しない配管を介して外部に酸水素ガスからなる燃料を供給できる。
加圧ポンプ28及び補助燃料混合手段34の電力は蓄電池46から供給する。
The pressurizing pump 28 can be omitted. In this case, the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 can function as a pump and supply the mixed gas or the mixed fuel gas to the engine 41.
Further, although the gas storage unit 30 is not an essential device, the operation of the engine 41 can be stabilized by being connected to the mixed gas pipe 81, and is made of oxyhydrogen gas through a pipe (not shown). Fuel can be supplied.
Electric power for the pressurizing pump 28 and the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 is supplied from the storage battery 46.

加圧ポンプ28、ガス貯留部30及び補助燃料混合手段34の全てを備えた発電装置10の運転を再開する場合、流路31とガス貯留部30を接続する混合ガス配管81に設けたストップバルブ29を開けてガス貯留部30内の混合ガスを補助燃料混合手段34に流入させ、他の燃料(補助燃料82)と混合し混合燃料ガスとしてエンジン発電機43のエンジン41を駆動させる。そして、エンジン発電機43で得られた電力を使用して酸水素発生手段11で混合ガスを製造し、得られた混合ガスも燃料としてエンジン発電機43を運転して混合ガスを製造し、エンジン発電機43を定常運転状態にする。 When restarting the operation of the power generation apparatus 10 including all of the pressurizing pump 28, the gas storage unit 30, and the auxiliary fuel mixing unit 34, a stop valve provided in the mixed gas pipe 81 connecting the flow path 31 and the gas storage unit 30. 29 is opened to allow the mixed gas in the gas storage unit 30 to flow into the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34, mix with other fuel (auxiliary fuel 82), and drive the engine 41 of the engine generator 43 as the mixed fuel gas. Then, using the electric power obtained by the engine generator 43, a mixed gas is produced by the oxyhydrogen generation means 11, and the obtained mixed gas is also used as fuel to operate the engine generator 43 to produce a mixed gas. The generator 43 is brought into a steady operation state.

エンジン発電機43が定常運転状態に到達すると、混合ガスを燃料としてエンジン発電機43に供給し、得られた電力を使用して酸水素発生手段11で混合ガスを製造する。ガス貯留部30への混合ガスの充填が完了すると、エンジン発電機43で得られた電力の一部を使用して酸水素発生手段11で混合ガスを製造してエンジン発電機43を継続して稼働させながら、余剰の混合燃料ガス又は電力を外部に出力する。電力の外部への出力が不要になると、発電装置10(エンジン発電機43)の運転を停止する。 When the engine generator 43 reaches a steady operation state, the mixed gas is supplied to the engine generator 43 as fuel, and the mixed gas is produced by the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 using the obtained electric power. When the filling of the mixed gas into the gas reservoir 30 is completed, the mixed gas is produced by the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 using a part of the electric power obtained by the engine generator 43 and the engine generator 43 is continued. While operating, surplus mixed fuel gas or electric power is output to the outside. When the output of electric power to the outside becomes unnecessary, the operation of the power generation apparatus 10 (engine generator 43) is stopped.

加圧ポンプ28を備えない場合には、酸水素発生手段11から発生した酸水素ガスは、ミストセパレータ27により水分を除去され、流量計32を介して補助燃料混合手段34に送られ、補助燃料(LPG、LNG、灯油、ガソリン、アルコール等)82が略均一に混入されエンジン発電機43及び外部機関80の燃料となる。 In the case where the pressurizing pump 28 is not provided, the oxyhydrogen gas generated from the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 is dehydrated by the mist separator 27 and sent to the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34 via the flow meter 32, and the auxiliary fuel. (LPG, LNG, kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, etc.) 82 is mixed almost uniformly and serves as fuel for the engine generator 43 and the external engine 80.

発電装置10の運転を再開する場合、電力供給手段45の蓄電池46に充電した電力を分配器44に供給して酸水素発生手段11内の水26を電気分解し混合ガスを製造し、得られた混合ガスを燃料としてエンジン発電機43で発電を行って、得られた電力を更に使用して酸水素発生手段11で混合ガスを製造してエンジン発電機43を定常運転状態にすることもできる。また、ガス貯留部30に蓄えた酸水素ガスを補助燃料供給手段34を介して、エンジン発電機43に送り発電し、その電力で蓄電池46を充電することもできる。 When the operation of the power generation apparatus 10 is resumed, the electric power charged in the storage battery 46 of the power supply means 45 is supplied to the distributor 44 to electrolyze the water 26 in the oxyhydrogen generation means 11 to produce a mixed gas. It is also possible to generate electric power with the engine generator 43 using the mixed gas as fuel, and further use the obtained electric power to produce the mixed gas with the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 to bring the engine generator 43 into a steady operation state. . Further, the oxyhydrogen gas stored in the gas storage unit 30 can be sent to the engine generator 43 via the auxiliary fuel supply means 34 to generate electric power, and the storage battery 46 can be charged with the electric power.

電解槽64内に最初に注入する水26は、炭酸水素ナトリウムを濃度が3~5質量%となるように溶解させた水を加熱処理して調製する。電解槽64内の水26を電気分解すると、水26の質量は減少するが、通電作用を発現するナトリウムイオンの質量は不変なので、電解槽64内の水26の減少に伴って水タンク75から水を補充して電解槽64内の水位を一定範囲に調節すると、電解槽64内の水26中のナトリウムイオン濃度を一定範囲に保持することができる。これにより、第2の電極板22~25と隣り合う第1の電極板15~17との間にそれぞれ設定された電力を供給することにより、水26の電気分解速度(混合ガスの生成速度)を一定範囲に保持することができる。 The water 26 initially injected into the electrolytic cell 64 is prepared by heat-treating water in which sodium hydrogen carbonate is dissolved so as to have a concentration of 3 to 5% by mass. When the water 26 in the electrolytic cell 64 is electrolyzed, the mass of the water 26 is reduced, but the mass of sodium ions that develop a current-carrying action is unchanged, so that the water tank 75 decreases as the water 26 in the electrolytic cell 64 decreases. If water is replenished and the water level in the electrolytic cell 64 is adjusted to a certain range, the sodium ion concentration in the water 26 in the electrolytic cell 64 can be maintained in a certain range. Thus, by supplying electric power set between the second electrode plates 22 to 25 and the adjacent first electrode plates 15 to 17, the electrolysis rate of the water 26 (mixed gas generation rate) Can be kept within a certain range.

例えば、内側の縦寸法が300mm、横寸法が300mm、高さ(深さ)が360mmとなって耐圧が0.35MPaの電解槽64を作製し、この電解槽64内に、厚さが1mmで給電部12~14を除いた縦寸法と横寸法が200mmの第1の電極板15~17を5mmの間隔を設けて11枚平行に配置し、隣り合う第1の電極板15~17の中央位置にそれぞれ、厚さが1mmで給電部18~21を除いた縦寸法と横寸法が200mmの第2の電極板22~25を配置して(従って、それぞれ隣り合う第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25の距離は2mmとなる)、11枚の第1の電極板15~17と10枚の第2の電極板22~25で構成された集合体を設ける。また、電解槽64に取付ける開放弁73の作動圧力を0.25~0.3MPa、分配器44に設定する上限圧力を0.2~0.25MPa、下限圧力を0.1~0.15MPaにそれぞれ設定して、第2の電極板22~25と第1の電極板15~17の間に12~18アンペア(例えば15アンペア)の電流が流れるように電力を供給して水26(炭酸水素ナトリウムを4質量%の濃度に溶解させて調製)の電気分解を行うと、酸水素発生手段11により平均圧力が0.1~0.15MPaの混合ガスを1分間当たり2.4~2.5リットル製造することができる。 For example, an electrolytic cell 64 having an inner vertical dimension of 300 mm, a horizontal dimension of 300 mm, a height (depth) of 360 mm and a pressure resistance of 0.35 MPa is manufactured, and the electrolytic cell 64 has a thickness of 1 mm. Eleven first electrode plates 15 to 17 having a vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension of 200 mm, excluding the power feeding parts 12 to 14, are arranged in parallel at a distance of 5 mm, and the centers of the adjacent first electrode plates 15 to 17 are arranged. Second electrode plates 22 to 25 having a thickness of 1 mm and a vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension of 200 mm, excluding the power feeding portions 18 to 21, are arranged at the positions (thus, the adjacent first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 have a distance of 2 mm), and an assembly composed of eleven first electrode plates 15 to 17 and ten second electrode plates 22 to 25 is provided. The operating pressure of the open valve 73 attached to the electrolytic cell 64 is 0.25 to 0.3 MPa, the upper limit pressure set in the distributor 44 is 0.2 to 0.25 MPa, and the lower limit pressure is 0.1 to 0.15 MPa. Electric power is supplied so that a current of 12 to 18 amperes (for example, 15 amperes) flows between the second electrode plates 22 to 25 and the first electrode plates 15 to 17, and water 26 (hydrogen carbonate) is set. When electrolysis of sodium was dissolved at a concentration of 4% by mass), a mixed gas having an average pressure of 0.1 to 0.15 MPa by the oxyhydrogen generating means 11 was 2.4 to 2.5 per minute. Liters can be produced.

第1の電極板15~17の表面に白金又は白金合金の粉末を溶射した白金系粗面皮膜を設けることにより、第1の電極板15~17の表面に微細な凹凸を形成することができ、第2の電極板22~25の表面にイリジウム又はイリジウム合金の粉末を溶射しイリジウム系粗面皮膜を設けることにより第2の電極板22~25の表面に微細な凹凸を形成することができる。これにより、第1の電極板15~17及び第2の電極板22~25の表面積を増大させることができ、第1の電極板15~17及び第2の電極板22~25からそれぞれ発生する水素ガス量及び酸素ガス量を増加させることができ混合ガスの発生量が増加する。 By providing a surface of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 with a platinum-based rough surface film sprayed with platinum or a platinum alloy powder, fine irregularities can be formed on the surfaces of the first electrode plates 15 to 17. By applying thermal spraying of iridium or an iridium alloy powder on the surfaces of the second electrode plates 22 to 25 and providing an iridium-based rough coating, fine irregularities can be formed on the surfaces of the second electrode plates 22 to 25. . As a result, the surface areas of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be increased, and are generated from the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25, respectively. The amount of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas can be increased, and the amount of mixed gas generated increases.

また、分配器44を設けて第2の電極板22~25毎に電力を個別に供給するので、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25の距離を接近させても過電流が流れる(過電流密度となる)ことを防止できる。そして、第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25の距離を接近させることができるため、電解槽64を増大させずに電解槽64内に配置する第1の電極板15~17と第2の電極板22~25の数を増やすことができる。その結果、混合ガスの発生量を増大させることができ、エンジン発電機43に供給する混合ガスを効率的に製造することが可能になる。 In addition, since the distributor 44 is provided and power is individually supplied to each of the second electrode plates 22 to 25, the distance between the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be reduced. It is possible to prevent overcurrent from flowing (becomes overcurrent density). Since the distance between the first electrode plates 15 to 17 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 can be made closer, the first electrode plate 15 disposed in the electrolytic cell 64 without increasing the electrolytic cell 64. -17 and the number of second electrode plates 22-25 can be increased. As a result, the generation amount of the mixed gas can be increased, and the mixed gas supplied to the engine generator 43 can be efficiently manufactured.

この実施例において、電解槽64の高さを上げて、電解槽64内の上部に空間部を形成し、ガス貯留部の一部又は全部とすることもできる。この場合、第1、第2の電極板15~17、22~25が水26内に完全に埋没し、第1、第2の電極板15~17、22~25の矩形部(通電部)の上端から水26の液面までが5~20mmとなるようにレベル調整を行う。この状態の電解槽64の空間部は電解槽64の全容積の0.3~0.7倍程度とするのが好ましい。この場合の酸水素ガスの圧力は、電解槽64が十分に耐える圧力とするが、必要に応じて加圧ポンプ28を用いて、加圧ポンプ28の入り側の圧力を下げるのが好ましい。 In this embodiment, the height of the electrolytic cell 64 can be increased to form a space in the upper part of the electrolytic cell 64 to be part or all of the gas reservoir. In this case, the first and second electrode plates 15 to 17 and 22 to 25 are completely buried in the water 26, and the rectangular portions (current-carrying portions) of the first and second electrode plates 15 to 17 and 22 to 25 are included. The level is adjusted so that the distance from the upper end of the water to the liquid level of the water 26 is 5 to 20 mm. The space of the electrolytic cell 64 in this state is preferably about 0.3 to 0.7 times the total volume of the electrolytic cell 64. In this case, the pressure of the oxyhydrogen gas is a pressure that the electrolytic cell 64 can sufficiently withstand, but it is preferable to lower the pressure on the inlet side of the pressurizing pump 28 using the pressurizing pump 28 as necessary.

以上説明した発電装置10の各構成を底部に車輪を有する把手付きの台車に搭載することにより、可搬式の発電装置とすることができる。台車に搭載する各構成の配置は適宜、選択することができるが、酸水素発生手段11、電力供給手段45の蓄電池46、補助燃料混合手段34等は台車の下位置に配置し、電力供給手段45の分配器44やエンジン発電機43等は台車の上位置に配置することにより、搬送時の安定性及び使用時の操作性に優れる。また、ガス貯留部30を有する場合、台車の下位置に配置することが好ましいが、場合によっては上位置に配置してもよい。蓄電池46に充電した状態で発電装置10を停電や電力の供給不足が発生している被災地等の現場に搬入して発電を行い、電力の供給を行うことができる。 By mounting each configuration of the power generation device 10 described above on a cart with a handle having wheels at the bottom, a portable power generation device can be obtained. The arrangement of each component mounted on the carriage can be selected as appropriate. However, the oxyhydrogen generation means 11, the storage battery 46 of the power supply means 45, the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34, etc. are arranged below the carriage, and the power supply means. By arranging the distributor 44, the engine generator 43, and the like at the upper position of the carriage, the stability during transportation and the operability during use are excellent. Moreover, when it has the gas storage part 30, although arrange | positioning in the lower position of a trolley | bogie is preferable, you may arrange | position in an upper position depending on the case. In a state where the storage battery 46 is charged, the power generation apparatus 10 can be carried into a disaster-stricken area or the like where a power failure or power supply shortage has occurred to generate power and supply power.

図9に本発明の第2の実施例に係る発電装置に使用する第1の電極板83~85を示す。
第1の電極板83~85は、第1の電極板15~17と比較して、給電部86~88が、第1の電極板83~85の一側上部に設けられていることが特徴となっている。即ち、給電部86は第1の電極板83の一側上部から上方及び一側に向けて突出して設けられ、給電部87は第1の電極板84の一側上部から上方に向けて突出して設けられ、給電部88は第1の電極板85の一側上部から上方及び一側に向けて突出して設けられている。このため、第1の電極板15~17と同様の構成部材には同一の符号を付して説明は省略する。
FIG. 9 shows the first electrode plates 83 to 85 used in the power generator according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Compared with the first electrode plates 15 to 17, the first electrode plates 83 to 85 are characterized in that power supply portions 86 to 88 are provided on one side upper portions of the first electrode plates 83 to 85. It has become. That is, the power feeding portion 86 is provided so as to protrude upward and one side from one upper portion of the first electrode plate 83, and the power feeding portion 87 projects upward from one upper portion of the first electrode plate 84. The power supply unit 88 is provided so as to protrude from the upper part of one side of the first electrode plate 85 toward the upper side and the one side. For this reason, the same components as those of the first electrode plates 15 to 17 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

給電部86の一側に突出した領域の中央部より他側の部位には、下端側が給電部86に取付けられ上端側が上方に突出する、例えば、チタン製の第1の電極棒48が設けられ、給電部88の一側に突出した領域の中央部より一側の部位には、下端側が給電部88に取付けられ上端側が上方に突出する、例えば、チタン製の第1の電極棒49が設けられている。給電部86~88の、例えば、上部他側の部位には、第1の電極板83~85を中心位置が一致するように並べた際に中心位置が一致する第2の貫通孔61が設けられている。 A first electrode rod 48 made of, for example, titanium is provided at a portion on the other side of the central portion of the region protruding to one side of the power supply portion 86, for example, a first electrode rod 48 made of titanium is attached to the power supply portion 86 and the upper end side protrudes upward. The first electrode rod 49 made of, for example, titanium is provided at a portion on one side of the central portion of the region projecting to one side of the power supply unit 88. The lower electrode is attached to the power supply unit 88 and the upper end projects upward. It has been. For example, the second through hole 61 having the same center position when the first electrode plates 83 to 85 are arranged so that their center positions are aligned is provided in the other upper portion of the power supply portion 86 to 88, for example. It has been.

電解槽64内には、図10に示すように、第1の電極板83~85と第2の電極板22~25が並べて配置されている。
即ち、隙間を設けて複数の第1の電極板83、85が交互に平行に立設され、第1の電極板83、85の各隙間の中間位置に第1の電極板84が第1の電極板83、85に対して平行に立設されている。そして、第1の電極板83、84の隙間の中間位置に第2の電極板22が第1の電極板83、84に対して平行に立設されている。第1の電極板84、85の隙間の中間位置に第2の電極板23が第1の電極板84、85に対して平行に立設されている。第1の電極板85、84の隙間の中間位置に第2の電極板24が第1の電極板85、84に対して平行に立設されている。第1の電極板84、83の隙間の中間位置に第2の電極板25が第1の電極板84、83に対して平行に立設されている。なお、図10では、隣り合う第2の電極板22~25の並び方が(図10を正面視して下から上に)第2の電極板22、第2の電極板23、第2の電極板24、第2の電極板25の順に繰り返し現れるように配置している。
In the electrolytic cell 64, as shown in FIG. 10, the first electrode plates 83 to 85 and the second electrode plates 22 to 25 are arranged side by side.
That is, a plurality of first electrode plates 83 and 85 are alternately provided in parallel with a gap, and the first electrode plate 84 is in the middle of each gap between the first electrode plates 83 and 85. It is erected parallel to the electrode plates 83 and 85. The second electrode plate 22 is erected in parallel with the first electrode plates 83 and 84 at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 83 and 84. The second electrode plate 23 is erected in parallel with the first electrode plates 84 and 85 at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 84 and 85. The second electrode plate 24 is erected in parallel with the first electrode plates 85 and 84 at an intermediate position of the gap between the first electrode plates 85 and 84. A second electrode plate 25 is erected in parallel with the first electrode plates 84 and 83 at an intermediate position between the first electrode plates 84 and 83. In FIG. 10, the arrangement of the adjacent second electrode plates 22 to 25 is the second electrode plate 22, the second electrode plate 23, the second electrode (from the bottom to the top when FIG. 10 is viewed from the front). It arrange | positions so that it may appear repeatedly in order of the board 24 and the 2nd electrode board 25. FIG.

本発明の第2の実施例に係る発電装置が第1の実施例に係る発電装置と異なるのは、第1の電極板83~85の給電部86~88の配置であり、その他は第1の実施例に係る発電装置と同様にして使用することができる。
なお、補助燃料82、補助燃料混合手段34を使用せず、発生する酸水素ガスを外部機関80の燃料とすることもできる。この場合、エンジン発電機43からの電力が不足する場合は、外部電源47を利用する。
The power generation device according to the second embodiment of the present invention differs from the power generation device according to the first embodiment in the arrangement of the power feeding portions 86 to 88 of the first electrode plates 83 to 85, and the others are the first. It can be used in the same manner as the power generator according to the embodiment.
The generated oxyhydrogen gas can be used as the fuel for the external engine 80 without using the auxiliary fuel 82 and the auxiliary fuel mixing means 34. In this case, when the power from the engine generator 43 is insufficient, the external power supply 47 is used.

以上、本発明を、実施例を参照して説明してきたが、本発明は何ら上記した実施例に記載した構成に限定されるものではなく、請求の範囲に記載されている事項の範囲内で考えられるその他の実施例や変形例も含むものである。
更に、本実施例とその他の実施例や変形例にそれぞれ含まれる構成要素を組合わせたものも、本発明に含まれる。
The present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the above-described embodiments, and is within the scope of the matters described in the claims. Other possible embodiments and modifications are also included.
Further, the present invention includes a combination of components included in the present embodiment and other embodiments and modifications.

従来の燃料の代わりに、水を電気分解して得られる水素ガスと酸素ガスの混合ガスを含む燃料を使用することで、エンジンの燃焼効率を向上させて出力の増加や低燃費化を図るので、効率的な発電を行なう発電装置及びその発電方法を安価に提供できる。 By using a fuel containing hydrogen gas and oxygen gas mixed gas obtained by electrolyzing water instead of conventional fuel, the combustion efficiency of the engine can be improved to increase output and reduce fuel consumption. Therefore, it is possible to provide a power generation device that efficiently generates power and a power generation method thereof at low cost.

10:発電装置、11:酸水素発生手段、12、13、14:給電部、15、16、17:第1の電極板、18、19、20、21:給電部、22、23、24、25:第2の電極板、26:電解水(水)27:ミストセパレータ、28:加圧ポンプ、29:ストップバルブ、30:ガス貯留部、31:流路、32:流量計、33:チェッキ弁、34:補助燃料混合手段、35:ケーシング、36:軸、37:羽根、38:入り口、39:注入口、40:排出口、41:エンジン、42:発電機、43:エンジン発電機、44:分配器、45:電力供給手段、46:蓄電池、47:外部電源、48、49:第1の電極棒、50:鍔部、51:雄ねじ部、52、53、54、55:第2の電極棒、56:鍔部、57:雄ねじ部、58:第1の貫通孔、59:樹脂製環状スペーサ部材、60:樹脂製棒、61:第2の貫通孔、62:チタン製環状スペーサ部材、63:チタン製棒、64:電解槽、65:水貯留部、66:蓋部、67、68:挿通孔、69:シール部材、70:押え金具、71:ナット、72:圧力計、73:開放弁、74:水供給手段、75:水タンク、76:水位センサー、77:水供給配管、78:送水ポンプ、79:ポンプ制御器、80:外部機関、81:混合ガス配管、82:補助燃料、83、84、85:第1の電極板、86、87、88:給電部 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10: Electric power generation apparatus, 11: Oxyhydrogen generating means, 12, 13, 14: Feed part, 15, 16, 17: 1st electrode plate, 18, 19, 20, 21: Feed part, 22, 23, 24, 25: Second electrode plate, 26: Electrolyzed water (water) 27: Mist separator, 28: Pressurizing pump, 29: Stop valve, 30: Gas reservoir, 31: Flow path, 32: Flow meter, 33: Check Valve, 34: auxiliary fuel mixing means, 35: casing, 36: shaft, 37: vane, 38: inlet, 39: inlet, 40: outlet, 41: engine, 42: generator, 43: engine generator, 44: distributor, 45: power supply means, 46: storage battery, 47: external power supply, 48, 49: first electrode rod, 50: collar part, 51: male screw part, 52, 53, 54, 55: second Electrode rod, 56: collar portion, 57: male screw portion, 58: first penetration Hole: 59: Resin annular spacer member, 60: Resin rod, 61: Second through-hole, 62: Titanium annular spacer member, 63: Titanium rod, 64: Electrolyzer, 65: Water reservoir, 66 : Cover part, 67, 68: insertion hole, 69: seal member, 70: presser fitting, 71: nut, 72: pressure gauge, 73: release valve, 74: water supply means, 75: water tank, 76: water level sensor , 77: water supply pipe, 78: water pump, 79: pump controller, 80: external engine, 81: mixed gas pipe, 82: auxiliary fuel, 83, 84, 85: first electrode plate, 86, 87, 88: Feeding unit

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隙間を有して配置され、かつ給電部が共通接続された複数の並列配置された第1の電極板、及び前記隙間にそれぞれ配置された複数の第2の電極板を備え、前記第1、第2の電極板を通じて電流を流し、非消耗性の通電剤を含む水を電気分解し、水素ガスと酸素ガスの混合ガスを製造する密閉式の酸水素発生手段と、
前記混合ガスを含む燃料を使用して発電を行うエンジン発電機と、
前記エンジン発電機からの電力を受け、前記第2の電極板毎に個別に電力を供給する分配器を備え、前記酸水素発生手段に電力を送る電力供給手段と、
前記酸水素発生手段からの前記混合ガスを一時貯留するガス貯留部を有することを特徴とする発電装置。
A plurality of first electrode plates arranged in parallel with a gap and a power feeding section connected in common; and a plurality of second electrode plates respectively arranged in the gap, the first, A sealed oxyhydrogen generating means for producing a mixed gas of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas by flowing an electric current through the second electrode plate, electrolyzing water containing a non-consumable energizing agent,
An engine generator that generates power using the fuel containing the mixed gas;
A power supply means for receiving power from the engine generator and supplying power separately for each of the second electrode plates, and for supplying power to the oxyhydrogen generation means;
A power generator having a gas storage part for temporarily storing the mixed gas from the oxyhydrogen generating means.
請求項1記載の発電装置において、前記第1の電極板の前記給電部は、該第1の電極板の一側下部に設けられ、前記第2の電極板の給電部は、該第2の電極板の他側上部に設けられていることを特徴とする発電装置。 2. The power generation device according to claim 1, wherein the power feeding portion of the first electrode plate is provided at a lower portion on one side of the first electrode plate, and the power feeding portion of the second electrode plate is the second power plate. A power generator provided on the other upper part of the electrode plate. 請求項1記載の発電装置において、前記第1の電極板の前記給電部は、該第1の電極板の一側上部に設けられ、前記第2の電極板の給電部は、該第2の電極板の他側上部に設けられていることを特徴とする発電装置。 2. The power generation device according to claim 1, wherein the power feeding portion of the first electrode plate is provided on one side upper portion of the first electrode plate, and the power feeding portion of the second electrode plate is the second power plate. A power generator provided on the other upper part of the electrode plate. 請求項1~3のいずれか1項に記載の発電装置において、前記第1、第2の電極板はチタン板又はチタン合金板からなって、該第1、第2の電極板のいずれか一方が陰極板として使用され、その表面には白金系粗面皮膜が、陽極板として使用される他方にはその表面にイリジウム系粗面皮膜がそれぞれ形成されていることを特徴とする発電装置。 The power generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first and second electrode plates are made of a titanium plate or a titanium alloy plate, and one of the first and second electrode plates. Is used as a cathode plate, and a platinum-based rough surface film is formed on the surface thereof, and an iridium-based rough surface film is formed on the other surface as an anode plate. 請求項1~4のいずれか1項に記載の発電装置において、前記酸水素発生手段で発生した前記混合ガスを加圧する加圧ポンプが前記ガス貯留部の上流側に設けられていることを特徴とする発電装置。 The power generator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a pressurizing pump for pressurizing the mixed gas generated by the oxyhydrogen generating means is provided upstream of the gas storage unit. A power generator. 請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の発電装置において、前記混合ガスにガス燃料又は液体燃料を混合する回転駆動型の又はスタティック構造の補助燃料混合手段が設けられていることを特徴とする発電装置。 The power generator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an auxiliary fuel mixing means of a rotational drive type or a static structure for mixing gas fuel or liquid fuel with the mixed gas. Power generator. 請求項1~6のいずれか1項に記載の発電装置において、前記酸水素発生手段の水は加熱処理された炭酸水素ナトリウム水であることを特徴とする発電装置。 The power generator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the water of the oxyhydrogen generator is heat-treated sodium hydrogen carbonate water. 請求項1~7のいずれか1項に記載の発電装置において、前記電力供給手段には、前記エンジン発電機からの電力を充電し、前記分配器に出力する蓄電池が設けられていることを特徴とする発電装置。 The power generator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the power supply means is provided with a storage battery that charges power from the engine generator and outputs the power to the distributor. A power generator. 請求項1~8のいずれか1項に記載の発電装置において、前記酸水素発生手段は、底部に車輪を有する把手付きの台車の下位置に配置され、前記台車の上位置には、前記エンジン発電機が配置されていることを特徴とする発電装置。 The power generator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the oxyhydrogen generating means is disposed at a lower position of a carriage with a handle having a wheel at a bottom, and the engine is disposed at an upper position of the engine. A power generation device in which a generator is arranged. 請求項1~9のいずれか1項に記載の発電装置において、前記酸水素発生手段は電解槽を有し、該電解槽内の上部には、該電解槽の容積の0.3~0.7倍に相当する空間部が形成され、該空間部が前記ガス貯留部の一部又は全部となることを特徴とする発電装置。 The power generator according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the oxyhydrogen generating means has an electrolytic cell, and an upper part of the electrolytic cell has a volume of 0.3 to 0.00. A power generation device characterized in that a space portion equivalent to seven times is formed, and the space portion becomes part or all of the gas storage portion. 請求項1~10のいずれか1項に記載の発電装置の発電方法であって、予め前記ガス貯留部に前記混合ガスを充填し、該ガス貯留部内の該混合ガスを燃料として前記エンジン発電機を駆動し、該エンジン発電機の電力の一部又は全部によって前記酸水素発生手段内の水の電気分解を行うことを特徴とする発電方法。 The power generation method for a power generator according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the gas storage section is filled with the mixed gas in advance, and the mixed gas in the gas storage section is used as fuel for the engine generator. And the electrolysis of the water in the oxyhydrogen generating means is performed by a part or all of the electric power of the engine generator. 請求項8記載の発電装置の発電方法であって、予め前記蓄電池を充電しておき、該蓄電池によって前記酸水素発生手段での水の電気分解を行い、発生した前記混合ガスを前記エンジン発電機の燃料として使用することを特徴とする発電方法。 9. The power generation method for a power generator according to claim 8, wherein the storage battery is charged in advance, water is electrolyzed by the oxyhydrogen generation means by the storage battery, and the generated mixed gas is used as the engine generator. A power generation method characterized by being used as a fuel.
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