JP2014535020A - Hydrogen replenishment system for generating hydrogen on demand for internal combustion engines - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable on-demand hydrogen generation system for generating hydrogen and injecting hydrogen as an auxiliary fuel into an air intake of an internal combustion engine is provided. In particular, a portable on-demand hydrogen generation system for a vehicle is provided. Provided. Hydrogen and oxygen are generated by the fuel cell at low temperature and pressure from the water in the supply tank. Hydrogen gas and oxygen gas are distributed and sent back through the supply tank so that water is stored. These gases are kept separately depending on the partition member of the tank and the water level of the tank. In the case of a gasoline engine, hydrogen is directed to the engine air intake, while oxygen is released to the atmosphere. The device can optionally be driven by a vehicle battery, a single battery, waste heat of an internal combustion engine, or solar energy. The system uses a vacuum switch or other engine sensor that allows power to the device, and thus allows generation of hydrogen for the engine only when the engine is running. Thus, when hydrogen is generated, it is immediately consumed by the engine. Hydrogen is not stored on, in or around the vehicle.

Description

  The present invention relates to a hydrogen generator. In particular, the invention relates to a hydrogen replenishment system that can be used with an internal combustion engine to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

  There are several devices on the market that generate HHO gas (also known as brown gas) that is used as an aid to gasoline and diesel engines. HHO gas consists of 2 parts hydrogen to 1 part oxygen. These devices generally comprise an electrolytic cell that decomposes water into hydrogen and oxygen. An example is Japanese Patent No. 4,023,405. These electrolyzers generally use an electrolyte, particularly KOH, potassium hydroxide, or sodium bicarbonate. A voltage is applied to the device to generate HHO gas.

  The main problem with many of these devices is that the energy required to generate hydrogen places a heavy load on the vehicle's electrical system. Similar to continuing to air-condition the vehicle, the additional electrical load reduces the number of miles per gallon. Hydrogen typically increases vehicle efficiency and miles / gallons, but the additional electrical load on the vehicle to generate hydrogen is usually large, so vehicle mileage gains are minimized or increased In case of, most or all are invalid.

  Most HHO systems also generate hydrogen and oxygen in the combined gas stream. Hydrogen and oxygen gases are generally not separated. In modern gasoline powered vehicles, this excess oxygen is detected by a vehicle oxygen sensor that communicates this excess oxygen level to the onboard computer, ie, the vehicle's electronic control unit ECU. If the ECU detects this extra oxygen, this is a signal that the fuel for the engine is becoming lean and the ECU is adding more gasoline to the engine. This also negates most of the fuel efficiency gain.

  In addition, HHO systems typically use sodium bicarbonate or potassium hydroxide KOH. KOH is generally preferred over sodium bicarbonate because of its stability and less degradation of stainless steel plates or other plates used in electrolyzers. However, KOH is corrosive and its crystals can be dangerous if not handled properly and must be handled with care. The electrolyte must usually be inserted into the device at an appropriate rate for optimal operation of the electrolytic cell. Extreme care must be taken when using this. It is generally a type of product that inexperienced consumers do not want to deal with.

  Complex installation methods are another problem with typical HHO systems. Usually, a space must be found somewhere inside the engine or outside the vehicle. Since every vehicle is different, it is almost impossible to find a suitable place under the hood to install the device in many vehicles. The system is also connected to the vehicle's electrical system which can generally cause blown fuses and numerous other problems if not properly installed. Hydrogen is only needed when the vehicle is actually operating, not when the ignition is turned on. Care must be taken during installation that power is provided to the device only when the engine is running. Otherwise, hydrogen can accumulate at the air intake. This further complicates the installation of these systems.

  The present invention relates to a portable compact on-demand hydrogen supply system for generating hydrogen gas and injecting the hydrogen gas into an air intake port of an internal combustion engine, and more particularly to a portable compact on-demand hydrogen supply system for a vehicle. About. Hydrogen and oxygen are generated by the fuel cell at low temperature and pressure from the water in the supply tank. Hydrogen gas and oxygen gas are distributed and sent back through the supply tank so that water is stored. The gas is maintained separately by the tank partition and the tank water level. In the case of a gasoline engine, hydrogen gas is directed to the engine air intake, while oxygen gas is optionally released to the atmosphere. The device can be driven by a vehicle alternator, a single battery, waste heat, or solar energy. The system uses a vacuum switch or other engine sensor that controls the power to the system and thus controls the generation of hydrogen for the engine only when the engine is running. Thus, when hydrogen is generated, it is immediately consumed by the engine. Hydrogen is not stored on, in or around the vehicle.

A better understanding of the above and of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments and the appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. While the above and following written and illustrated disclosures focus on the disclosure of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, they are merely illustrative and exemplary and the present invention is not limited thereto. Should be clearly understood. In the following brief drawing description,
FIG. 1 is a detailed view of a portable hydrogen replenishment system showing a water tank and housing design according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a portable hydrogen replenishment system installed in a typical vehicle in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the operation and details of the PEM electrolyzer according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram of another embodiment of an aquarium 6 according to the present invention. 5A and 5B are views of another embodiment of the mounting bracket 3 according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram of one embodiment of a control circuit 50 in accordance with the present invention.

  The present invention provides an apparatus, method, and system, particularly a hydrogen replenishment system that is used, for example, to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions of an internal combustion engine, as described in more detail below. provide. The present invention provides various embodiments as described below. However, it should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein, but may extend to other embodiments that will be known or will be known to those skilled in the art. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention provides a portable hydrogen supply system 1 that includes a housing unit 2 that can be secured to a trunk or other flat vehicle surface by a mounting bracket 3 and a clamp 4. In the housing unit 2, there are a fuel cell 5 and a water tank 6 disposed above the fuel cell 5 disposed so as to supply water 7 to the fuel cell by gravity. The water tank 6 is supported by the support means 8 in the housing unit 2 above the fuel cell. The housing unit 2 is designed to be easily removable from the mounting bracket 3.

  The water tank 6 is located on the lower side thereof, and includes a water supply joint 9 connected to the tube or other supply means 10 connected to the water absorption joint 11 of the fuel cell 5. Water is supplied to the fuel cell 5 by the supply means 10. The fuel cell 5 also includes a hydrogen gas outlet joint 12 and an oxygen gas outlet joint 13 connected to the lower intake joint 16 of the water tank 6 by tubes or additional supply means 14 and 15. The water tank 6 includes at least one partition member 17 that partitions the water tank 6 into at least two sections, that is, a hydrogen section 18 and an oxygen section 19. The partition member 17 is formed along the inner wall of the water tank 6 and extends (extends) from the bottom surface 20 of the water tank 6 to about ¼ inch. The aquarium 6 includes a filling spout 21 that allows the aquarium to be filled with water. When water enters the aquarium 6, both sides of the partition member 17 are evenly filled in the aquarium.

  The fuel cell 5 is generally known to generate electricity, but conversely is operated to generate hydrogen and oxygen gas. When water from the water tank fills the fuel cell and voltage is applied across the cell, hydrogen and oxygen gas are generated.

  In accordance with the present invention, the fuel cell 5 can be, for example, a proton exchange membrane or a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) cell. PEM electrolysers typically include a semipermeable membrane made from ionomers and designed to conduct protons while impermeable to gases such as oxygen or hydrogen. This is an essential function when incorporated in a membrane-electrode integrated structure (MEA) of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell or a proton exchange membrane electrolytic cell, that is, separation of reactants and transmission of protons.

  As is well known, an electrolyzer is a device that includes a series of plates through which water is generated while low pressure direct current is applied, producing hydrogen and oxygen from the water by applying electricity. Electrolyzers decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen gas by passing electricity, usually by breaking down compounds into elements or simpler products.

  A PEM electrolyser is shown in FIG. The PEM electrolyzer is an external electrode 41 arranged oppositely, one of which is an anode 41a and the other is a cathode 41b, and an electrolytic catalyst disposed on each of the anode 41a and the cathode 41b. It includes a plurality of layers including 42a and 42b and a membrane 43 disposed between the electrocatalysts 42a and 42b. The PEM electrolyzer further applies power to the anode 41a and cathode 41b so that power flows in the form of electrons from the anode 41a along the external circuit 44 to the cathode 41b and protons flow from the anode 41a to the cathode 41b through the membrane 43. An external circuit 44 is included.

The efficiency of a PEM electrolyzer is mainly a function of the performance of the membrane and the electrocatalyst. The membrane 43 was chemically changed to partially contain a sulfonic acid group (SO ₃ H) that easily releases hydrogen as a positively charged atom or proton (H ⁺ : SO ₃ H → SO ₃ ⁻ + H). ⁺ ) Including a solid fluoropolymer.

These ionic or charged forms allow water to penetrate the membrane structure rather than the product gas (ie, molecular hydrogen H ₂ and oxygen O ₂ ). The resulting hydrated proton (H ₃ O ⁺ ) moves freely, while the sulfonate ion SO ₃ ⁻ remains fixed to the polymer side chain. Thus, when an electric field is applied across the membrane 43, hydrated protons are attracted to the negatively charged electrode (known as the cathode 41b). Since the moving charge is the same as the current, the membrane 43 functions as an electrical conductor. It is said to be a proton conductor.

  A typical membrane material used is called “Nafion®”. Nafion® is a perfluorinated polymer that contains a small percentage of sulfate or carboxylate functional groups.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 3, water H ₂ O enters the battery and is split at the surface of the membrane 43 to form protons, electrons, and gaseous oxygen. While oxygen passes through the membrane 43 under the influence of an electric field to which protons are applied and electrons pass through the external circuit 44, the gaseous oxygen leaves the cell. Protons and electrons combine at the opposite surface, the negatively charged electrode (known as cathode 41b), to form pure gaseous hydrogen.

  During operation of the fuel cell 5, a small amount of water, hydrogen bubbles 22 and oxygen bubbles 23 exit from the hydrogen outlet 12 and oxygen outlet 13 of the fuel cell 5 and flow into the hydrogen side 18 and oxygen side 19 of the water tank 6. The bubbles rise through the water to the upper air cavity 24 formed by the tank level and the tank partition member 17. Hydrogen and oxygen gas are kept separate from each other in the upper cavity 24 by the partition member 17 and the water level of the tank. As hydrogen gas and oxygen gas fill the respective upper cavities 24, gas flows out through a joint 25 above the tank in the case of hydrogen and through a joint 26 above the tank in the case of oxygen. Hydrogen gas flows through a tube 27 connected to the hydrogen joint 28 of the housing unit 2. Oxygen flows through a tube 29 connected to the joint 30 of the housing unit 2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a portable hydrogen supply system 1 is mounted on a vehicle 31 driven by a gasoline or diesel engine 32. Electric power is supplied to the portable hydrogen supply system 1 by the vehicle battery 33 connected to the electric wire 34. The electrical circuit leading to the hydrogen replenishment system includes a vacuum switch 35 or other engine sensor and an operator control switch 36 that completes the electrical circuit leading to the portable hydrogen generation system 1 when the engine is operating. When electric power is supplied to the portable hydrogen supply system 1, the hydrogen gas flows through the hydrogen outlet tube 37 connected to the hydrogen joint 28 of the housing unit 2 to the air intake 38 of the vehicle engine 32. The oxygen gas flows through the oxygen outlet tube 39 and is released to the atmosphere in the case of a gasoline engine having an oxygen sensor. The two gases can optionally be combined for a diesel engine vehicle or other internal combustion engine without an oxygen sensor.

  An alternative embodiment of the aquarium 6 is shown in FIG. In the water tank 6, as shown in FIG. 4, the partition members 17 a and 17 b are provided at both ends of the tank so as to partition the water tank 6 into a hydrogen section 18 and an oxygen section 19. Each partition member 17 a, b is formed along the inner wall of the water tank 6 and extends from the bottom surface 20 of the water tank 6 to about ¼ inch. When water enters the water tank 6, both sides of the partition members 17a and 17b are evenly filled in the water tank.

  As described above in accordance with the present invention, when hydrogen gas and oxygen gas fill their respective upper cavities 24, the gas passes through a joint 25 above the tank in the case of hydrogen and through a joint 26 above the tank in the case of oxygen. Flows out of the upper cavity. Alternatively, the fittings 25 and 26 can be replaced by gas collectors 45 and 46. Each gas collector 45, 46 is constructed to include baffles 47a and 47b that help to prevent water from entering or splashing into tubes 27 and 29. Each baffle 47a, b is configured to extend vertically from the inner surfaces 45 and 46 of the gas collector. In particular, the baffle 47a extends from the other part of the inner surface of the gas collector 45, 46 opposite the other part of the inner surface of the gas collector 45, 46 (from which the baffle 47b extends). Is configured to do.

  An alternative embodiment of the mounting bracket 3 is shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B. The mounting bracket 3 is formed with an oblong hole 48 positioned near the corner of the mounting bracket 3 for receiving a screw / hook disposed on the lower side of the housing unit 2. The oblong hole 48 allows the housing unit 2 to be removably attached to the mounting bracket 3 upon receiving a screw / hook disposed on the underside of the housing unit 2. The housing unit 2 detachable from the mounting bracket 3 allows the user to remove the device for service including adding water, performing repairs, replacing parts, etc.

  The electrical circuit can be provided by a control circuit 50 for controlling the hydrogen supply system, for example as shown in FIG. The control circuit 50 provides a positive output from the vacuum switch 35 or other engine sensor that provides a positive output when the engine is operating, and the vacuum switch 35 when the operator control switch 36 is moved to the ON position. An operator control switch 36, a global positioning system (GPS) 51 that provides a positive output when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined level, and a positive output when both the operator control switch 36 and GPS 51 outputs are positive. Including an AND gate 52 or other such circuit that provides the output of and a switch 53 that switches power to the fuel cell 5 when the AND gate 52 provides a positive output. When the speed of the engine exceeds a predetermined level, the fuel cell 5 is operated.

  The hydrogen refueling system works optimally with a gasoline powered engine when the load on the engine does not exceed a predetermined level, the amount of hydrogen generated by the hydrogen refilling system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is pre- This is the case within the set range.

  In a gasoline-powered engine, the electric power used by the hydrogen supply system is supplied by an engine alternator. As described above, power is supplied only when the engine is running and the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined level. Thus, the load imposed on the engine by the hydrogen supply system is related to the amount of power drawn from the alternator measured in amperes. Optimally, the hydrogen supply system works best with gasoline powered engines when the load on the engine does not exceed the 4 amperes of power drawn from the alternator, or otherwise measured at 56 watts. To do. It should be noted that the amount of amperes or watts depends on the size of the engine and alternator (such as 4, 6 or 8 cylinders). It should also be noted that diesel engines have different optimal load settings.

  Further, in a gasoline powered engine, the optimum amount of hydrogen generated by the hydrogen replenishment system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is within a preset range of 0.10 to 0.25 liters / minute.

  Based on the above, a gasoline powered car will have a high level measured in miles / gallon of gas if the load on the engine does not exceed 4 amps or otherwise measured at 56 watts. The amount of hydrogen that achieves fuel efficiency and that is generated and supplied to a gasoline powered engine is in the pre-set range of 0.10 to 0.25 liters / minute.

  While the invention has been described in terms of preferred embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. All such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (76)

A portable hydrogen supply system for supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine,
A housing unit;
A fuel cell mounted in the housing unit for converting water into hydrogen and oxygen gas;
A water tank mounted in the housing unit and arranged to supply water to the fuel cell;
A power source for supplying power to the fuel cell;
An engine sensor for detecting the operation of the internal combustion engine;
A portable hydrogen supply system with an operator control switch,
The water tank includes at least one tank partition member that divides the water tank into at least two sections where both sections are filled with water when water is added to the water tank;
The water tank includes at least first and second gas collection cavities for collecting hydrogen and oxygen gas, respectively, on the upper part thereof, and the gas collection cavities depend on the upper surface of the water tank, the tank partition member, and the water level of the water tank. Formed,
Each gas collection cavity includes at its top a fitting for distributing one of hydrogen and oxygen gas from the water tank,
When the engine sensor detects that the internal combustion engine is operating and the operator control switch is started, the power supply supplies power to the fuel cell;
When power is supplied to the fuel cell, the fuel cell generates hydrogen and oxygen gas from the water supplied to the fuel cell, and the hydrogen gas is supplied to the internal combustion engine for combustion in the internal combustion engine. As such, the hydrogen and oxygen gases are directed into the gas collection cavity at the top of the aquarium so that gas is properly distributed through the aquarium,
The internal combustion engine is a gasoline powered engine; and
The portable hydrogen replenishment system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine when a load on the gasoline powered engine does not exceed a predetermined level;
Portable hydrogen supply system.   2. The load on the gasoline powered engine does not exceed a 4 amp current drawn from an alternator powered by the gasoline powered engine or a 56 watt current measured otherwise. Portable hydrogen replenishment system.   The portable hydrogen replenishment system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine when the amount of hydrogen generated by the system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is within a preset range; The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 1.   The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 1, wherein the portable hydrogen supply system is attached to the vehicle by a mounting bracket attached to a surface of the vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The mounting bracket is formed with an oblong hole positioned near the corner of the mounting bracket for receiving a screw / 鋲 disposed on the lower side of the housing unit, and the oblong hole is formed in the housing. Receiving a screw / hook placed on the underside of the unit allows the housing unit to be removably attached to the mounting bracket, thus allowing the portable hydrogen supply system to be removed for service The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 4.   The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 1, wherein the water tank is disposed on the fuel cell.   The control electric circuit according to claim 1, further comprising a control electric circuit having a switch and supplying electric power to the fuel cell when the engine sensor detects that the internal combustion engine is operating. Portable hydrogen supply system. The fuel cell comprises a plurality of layers; and
The portable hydrogen replenishment system of claim 1, wherein power is applied to opposing layers of the fuel cell in a manner that generates hydrogen and oxygen gas. The water tank includes a water supply joint located on the lower side of the water tank connected to a tube connected to a water absorption joint of the fuel cell,
Water is supplied to the fuel cell in the tube, and the fuel cell further includes a hydrogen gas outlet joint and an oxygen gas outlet joint connected to the lower side intake joint by the other tube.
The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 4. During operation of the fuel cell, a small amount of water, hydrogen bubbles, and oxygen bubbles are generated from the hydrogen outlet and oxygen outlet of the fuel cell, respectively, and flow into the hydrogen side and oxygen side of the water tank,
Bubbles rise in the water to the water level of the water tank and the upper air cavity formed by the tank partition member so that hydrogen and oxygen gas are kept separate from each other in the upper cavity by the partition member And
When hydrogen gas and oxygen gas fill the respective upper cavities, the gas flows out of the upper cavities through hydrogen joints and oxygen joints,
The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 9.   11. The hydrogen and oxygen fittings can each be replaced by a gas collector configured to include a baffle that helps to prevent water from entering the tube or raising the splash. The portable hydrogen supply system described in 1. Each baffle is configured to extend vertically from the inner surface of the gas collector; and
The first baffle is an inner surface opposite to the inner surface of the gas collector from which the second baffle extends, and a part of the inner surface that is different from the position from which the second baffle extends. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 11, wherein the portable hydrogen supply system is configured to extend from A method of supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine,
Converting water into hydrogen and oxygen gas by a fuel cell mounted in the housing unit;
Supplying water to the fuel cell by a water tank mounted in the housing unit;
Detecting the operation of the internal combustion engine by means of an engine sensor;
Supplying power to the fuel cell by a power source when detecting that the internal combustion engine is operating and an operator control switch is started;
When supplied with power, the fuel cell, from the water supplied to the fuel cell, passes through the water tank into the respective gas collection cavity at the top of the water tank so that gas is properly distributed. Generating hydrogen and oxygen gas directed;
Supplying the hydrogen gas to the internal combustion engine for combustion in the internal combustion engine;
Including
The water tank includes at least one tank partition member that divides the water tank into at least two sections where both sections are filled with water when water is added to the water tank;
Each gas collection cavity includes at its top a fitting for distributing one of hydrogen and oxygen gas from the water tank,
The internal combustion engine is a gasoline powered engine; and
The portable hydrogen replenishment system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine when a load on the gasoline powered engine does not exceed a predetermined level;
A method of supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine.   14. The load on the gasoline powered engine does not exceed a 4 amp current drawn from an alternator powered by the gasoline powered engine or a 56 watt current measured otherwise. the method of.   The portable hydrogen replenishment system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine when the amount of hydrogen generated by the system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is within a preset range; The method of claim 13.   The method of claim 13, wherein the portable hydrogen supply system is attached to the vehicle by a mounting bracket attached to a surface of a vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The mounting bracket is formed with an oblong hole located near a corner of the mounting bracket for receiving a screw / 鋲 disposed on the lower side of the housing unit, and
The oval hole allows the housing unit to be removably attached to the mounting bracket upon receiving a screw / 鋲 placed on the underside of the housing unit, so that the portable hydrogen supply system can be serviced. The method of claim 16, wherein the method can be removed for use.   The method of claim 13, wherein the aquarium is positioned over the fuel cell.   14. The method of claim 13, wherein a control electrical circuit having a switch supplies power to the fuel cell when the engine sensor detects that the internal combustion engine is operating. The method of claim 13, wherein the fuel cell comprises a plurality of layers and power is applied to opposing layers of the fuel cell in a manner that generates hydrogen and oxygen gas. The water tank includes a water supply joint located on the lower side of the water tank connected to a tube connected to a water absorption joint of the fuel cell,
The water is supplied to the fuel cell through the tube, and the fuel cell further includes a hydrogen gas outlet joint and an oxygen gas outlet joint connected to the lower intake joint of the water tank by another tube. 16. The method according to 16. During operation of the fuel cell, a small amount of water, hydrogen bubbles, and oxygen bubbles are generated from the hydrogen outlet and oxygen outlet of the fuel cell, respectively, and flow into the hydrogen side and oxygen side of the water tank,
Bubbles rise in the water to the water level of the water tank and the upper air cavity formed by the tank partition member so that hydrogen and oxygen gas are kept separate from each other in the upper cavity by the partition member And
The method of claim 21, wherein when hydrogen gas and oxygen gas fill the respective upper cavities, the gas exits the upper cavities through hydrogen and oxygen joints.   The hydrogen and oxygen fittings can each be replaced by a gas collector configured to include a baffle that helps to prevent water from entering the tube or raising the splash. 23. The method according to 22. Each baffle is configured to extend vertically from the inner surface of the gas collector; and
The first baffle is an inner surface opposite to the inner surface of the gas collector from which the second baffle extends, and a part of the inner surface that is different from the position from which the second baffle extends. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein the method is configured to extend from. A portable hydrogen supply system for supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine,
A housing unit;
A fuel cell mounted in the housing unit for converting water into hydrogen and oxygen gas;
A water tank mounted in the housing unit and arranged to supply water to the fuel cell;
A power source for supplying power to the fuel cell;
An engine sensor for detecting the operation of the internal combustion engine;
A portable hydrogen supply system with an operator control switch,
The water tank includes at least one tank partition member that divides the water tank into at least two sections where both sections are filled with water when water is added to the water tank;
The water tank includes at least first and second gas collection cavities for collecting hydrogen and oxygen gas, respectively, on the upper part thereof, and the gas collection cavities depend on the upper surface of the water tank, the tank partition member, and the water level of the water tank. Formed,
Each gas collection cavity includes at its top a fitting for distributing one of hydrogen and oxygen gas from the water tank,
When the engine sensor detects that the internal combustion engine is operating and the operator control switch is started, the power supply supplies power to the fuel cell;
When power is supplied to the fuel cell, the fuel cell generates hydrogen and oxygen gas from the water supplied to the fuel cell, and the hydrogen gas is supplied to the internal combustion engine for combustion in the internal combustion engine. As such, the hydrogen and oxygen gases are directed into the gas collection cavity at the top of the aquarium so that gas is properly distributed through the aquarium,
The internal combustion engine is a gasoline powered engine; and
If the amount of hydrogen generated by the system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is within a preset range, the portable hydrogen replenishment system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine;
A portable hydrogen supply system for supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine.   26. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 25, wherein the portable hydrogen supply system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine if a load on the gasoline powered engine does not exceed a predetermined level.   26. In the gasoline powered engine, the optimal amount of hydrogen generated by the system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is in the range of 0.10 to 0.25 liters / minute. Portable hydrogen replenishment system.   26. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 25, wherein the portable hydrogen supply system is attached to the vehicle by a mounting bracket attached to a surface of the vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The mounting bracket is formed with an oblong hole positioned near the corner of the mounting bracket for receiving a screw / 鋲 disposed on the lower side of the housing unit, and the oblong hole is formed in the housing. Receiving a screw / hook placed on the underside of the unit allows the housing unit to be removably attached to the mounting bracket, thus allowing the portable hydrogen supply system to be removed for service The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 28.   The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 25, wherein the water tank is disposed on the fuel cell.   The control electric circuit having a switch, and further comprising a control electric circuit that supplies electric power to the fuel cell when the engine sensor detects that the internal combustion engine is operating. Portable hydrogen supply system. The fuel cell comprises a plurality of layers; and
26. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 25, wherein power is applied to opposing layers of the fuel cell in a manner that generates hydrogen and oxygen gas. The water tank includes a water supply joint located on the lower side of the water tank connected to a tube connected to a water absorption joint of the fuel cell,
Water is supplied to the fuel cell in the tube; and
The fuel cell further includes a hydrogen gas outlet joint and an oxygen gas outlet joint connected to the lower intake joint of the water tank by other tubes.
The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 28. During operation of the fuel cell, a small amount of water, hydrogen bubbles, and oxygen bubbles are generated from the hydrogen outlet and oxygen outlet of the fuel cell, respectively, and flow into the hydrogen side and oxygen side of the water tank,
Bubbles rise in the water to the water level of the water tank and the upper air cavity formed by the tank partition member so that hydrogen and oxygen gas are kept separate from each other in the upper cavity by the partition member And
When hydrogen gas and oxygen gas fill the respective upper cavities, the gas flows out of the upper cavities through hydrogen joints and oxygen joints,
The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 33.   35. Each of the hydrogen and oxygen fittings can be replaced by a gas collector configured to include a baffle that serves to prevent water from entering the tube or preventing splashing of water. The portable hydrogen supply system described in 1. Each baffle is configured to extend vertically from the inner surface of the gas collector; and
The first baffle is an inner surface opposite to the inner surface of the gas collector from which the second baffle extends, and a part of the inner surface that is different from the position from which the second baffle extends. 36. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 35, wherein the portable hydrogen replenishment system is configured to extend from. A method of supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine,
Converting water into hydrogen and oxygen gas by a fuel cell mounted in the housing unit;
Supplying water to the fuel cell by a water tank mounted in the housing unit;
Detecting the operation of the internal combustion engine by means of an engine sensor;
Supplying power to the fuel cell by a power source when detecting that the internal combustion engine is operating and an operator control switch is started;
When supplied with power, the fuel cell, from the water supplied to the fuel cell, passes through the water tank into the respective gas collection cavity at the top of the water tank so that gas is properly distributed. Generating hydrogen and oxygen gas directed;
Supplying the hydrogen gas to the internal combustion engine for combustion in the internal combustion engine;
Including
The water tank includes at least one tank partition member that divides the water tank into at least two sections where both sections are filled with water when water is added to the water tank;
Each gas collection cavity includes at its top a fitting for distributing one of hydrogen and oxygen gas from the water tank,
The internal combustion engine is a gasoline powered engine; and
If the amount of hydrogen generated by the system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is within a preset range, the portable hydrogen replenishment system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine;
A method of supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine.   38. The method of claim 37, wherein the portable hydrogen replenishment system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine if a load on the gasoline powered engine does not exceed a predetermined level.   38. In the gasoline powered engine, the optimum amount of hydrogen generated by the system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is in the range of 0.10 to 0.25 liters / minute. the method of.   38. The method of claim 37, wherein the portable hydrogen supply system is attached to the vehicle by a mounting bracket attached to a surface of a vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The mounting bracket is formed with an oblong hole positioned near the corner of the mounting bracket for receiving a screw / 鋲 disposed on the lower side of the housing unit, and the oblong hole is formed in the housing. Receiving a screw / hook placed on the underside of the unit allows the housing unit to be removably attached to the mounting bracket, thus allowing the portable hydrogen supply system to be removed for service 41. The method of claim 40.   38. The method of claim 37, wherein the aquarium is positioned over the fuel cell.   38. The method of claim 37, wherein a control electrical circuit having a switch provides power to the fuel cell when the engine sensor detects that the internal combustion engine is operating. The fuel cell comprises a plurality of layers; and
38. The method of claim 37, wherein power is applied to opposing layers of the fuel cell in a manner that generates hydrogen and oxygen gas. The water tank includes a water supply joint located on the lower side of the water tank connected to a tube connected to a water absorption joint of the fuel cell,
Water is supplied to the fuel cell in the tube; and
41. The method of claim 40, wherein the fuel cell further comprises a hydrogen gas outlet joint and an oxygen gas outlet joint connected to the lower intake joint of the water tank by other tubes. During operation of the fuel cell, a small amount of water, hydrogen bubbles, and oxygen bubbles are generated from the hydrogen outlet and oxygen outlet of the fuel cell, respectively, and flow into the hydrogen side and oxygen side of the water tank,
Bubbles rise in the water to the water level of the water tank and the upper air cavity formed by the tank partition member so that hydrogen and oxygen gas are kept separate from each other in the upper cavity by the partition member And
46. The method of claim 45, wherein hydrogen gas and oxygen gas fill the respective upper cavities, and gas flows out of the upper cavities through hydrogen and oxygen joints.   The hydrogen and oxygen fittings can each be replaced by a gas collector configured to include a baffle that helps to prevent water from entering the tube or raising the splash. 46. The method according to 46. Each baffle is configured to extend vertically from the inner surface of the gas collector; and
The first baffle is an inner surface opposite to the inner surface of the gas collector from which the second baffle extends, and a part of the inner surface that is different from the position from which the second baffle extends. 48. The method of claim 47, wherein the method is configured to extend from. A portable hydrogen supply system for supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine,
A housing unit;
A fuel cell mounted in the housing unit for converting water into hydrogen and oxygen gas;
A water tank mounted in the housing unit and arranged to supply water to the fuel cell;
A power source for supplying power to the fuel cell;
An engine sensor for detecting the operation of the internal combustion engine;
An operator control switch;
A portable hydrogen replenishment system comprising
The water tank includes at least one tank partition member that divides the water tank into at least two sections where both sections are filled with water when water is added to the water tank;
The water tank includes at least first and second gas collection cavities for collecting hydrogen and oxygen gas, respectively, on the upper part thereof, and the gas collection cavities depend on the upper surface of the water tank, the tank partition member, and the water level of the water tank. Formed,
Each gas collection cavity includes at its top a fitting for distributing one of hydrogen and oxygen gas from the water tank,
When the engine sensor detects that the internal combustion engine is operating and the operator control switch is started, the power supply supplies power to the fuel cell;
When power is supplied to the fuel cell, the fuel cell generates hydrogen and oxygen gas from the water supplied to the fuel cell, and the hydrogen gas is supplied to the internal combustion engine for combustion in the internal combustion engine. The hydrogen and oxygen gases are directed through the aquarium into the gas collection cavity at the top of the aquarium so that the gas is properly distributed,
The portable hydrogen supply system further includes an electric circuit including the engine sensor and the operator control switch,
The electrical circuit controls the operation of the portable hydrogen supply system;
A portable hydrogen supply system that supplies hydrogen gas to internal combustion engines.   The electrical circuit is provided by a control circuit that provides a positive output when the engine is operating and when the operator control switch is moved to an on position. An operator control switch that provides a positive output from the engine sensor, a global positioning system (GPS) that provides a positive output when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined level, and both the operator control switch and the GPS. A logic circuit that provides a positive output when the output is positive, and a switch that switches power to the fuel cell when the logic circuit provides the positive output. 50. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 49, wherein the fuel cell is activated when the speed of the fuel cell exceeds a predetermined level. The internal combustion engine is a gasoline powered engine; and
The portable hydrogen replenishment system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine when the amount of hydrogen generated by the system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is within a preset range; The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 49.   52. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 51, wherein the portable hydrogen supply system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine when a load on the gasoline powered engine does not exceed a predetermined level.   52. In the gasoline powered engine, the optimum amount of hydrogen generated by the system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is in the range of 0.10 to 0.25 liters / minute. Portable hydrogen replenishment system.   50. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 49, wherein the portable hydrogen supply system is attached to the vehicle by a mounting bracket attached to the surface of the vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The mounting bracket is formed with an oblong hole located near a corner of the mounting bracket for receiving a screw / 鋲 disposed on the lower side of the housing unit, and
The oval hole allows the housing unit to be removably attached to the mounting bracket upon receiving a screw / 鋲 placed on the underside of the housing unit, so that the portable hydrogen supply system can be serviced. 55. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 54, wherein the portable hydrogen supply system can be removed for use.   50. The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 49, wherein the water tank is disposed on the fuel cell.   50. A control electrical circuit having a switch and further comprising a control electrical circuit that supplies power to the fuel cell when the engine sensor detects that the internal combustion engine is operating. Portable hydrogen supply system. The fuel cell comprises a plurality of layers; and
50. The portable hydrogen replenishment system of claim 49, wherein power is applied to opposing layers of the fuel cell in a manner that generates hydrogen and oxygen gas. The water tank includes a water supply joint located on the lower side of the water tank connected to a tube connected to a water absorption joint of the fuel cell,
Water is supplied to the fuel cell in the tube; and
57. The portable hydrogen supply system according to claim 56, wherein the fuel cell further includes a hydrogen gas outlet joint and an oxygen gas outlet joint connected to the lower intake joint of the water tank by other tubes. During operation of the fuel cell, a small amount of water, hydrogen bubbles, and oxygen bubbles are generated from the hydrogen outlet and oxygen outlet of the fuel cell, respectively, and flow into the hydrogen side and oxygen side of the water tank,
Bubbles rise in the water to the water level of the water tank and the upper air cavity formed by the tank partition member so that hydrogen and oxygen gas are kept separate from each other in the upper cavity by the partition member And
60. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 59, wherein hydrogen and oxygen gases exit the upper cavity through a hydrogen joint and an oxygen joint as the respective upper cavity fills.   The hydrogen and oxygen fittings can each be replaced by a gas collector configured to include a baffle that helps to prevent water from entering the tube or raising the splash. 60. The portable hydrogen supply system according to 60. Each baffle is configured to extend vertically from the inner surface of the gas collector; and
The first baffle is an inner surface opposite to the inner surface of the gas collector from which the second baffle extends, and a part of the inner surface that is different from the position from which the second baffle extends. 62. The portable hydrogen supply system of claim 61, wherein the portable hydrogen replenishment system is configured to extend from. A method of supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine,
Converting water into hydrogen and oxygen gas by a fuel cell mounted in the housing unit;
Supplying water to the fuel cell by a water tank mounted in the housing unit;
Detecting the operation of the internal combustion engine by means of an engine sensor;
Supplying power to the fuel cell by a power source when detecting that the internal combustion engine is operating and an operator control switch is started;
When supplied with power, the fuel cell, from the water supplied to the fuel cell, passes through the water tank into the respective gas collection cavity at the top of the water tank so that gas is properly distributed. Generating hydrogen and oxygen gas directed;
Supplying the hydrogen gas to the internal combustion engine for combustion in the internal combustion engine,
The water tank includes at least one tank partition member that divides the water tank into at least two sections where both sections are filled with water when water is added to the water tank;
Each gas collection cavity includes at its top a fitting for distributing one of hydrogen and oxygen gas from the water tank,
The portable hydrogen supply system further includes an electric circuit including the engine sensor and the operator control switch,
The electrical circuit controls the operation of the portable hydrogen supply system;
A method of supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine.   The electrical circuit is provided by a control circuit that provides a positive output when the engine is operating and when the operator control switch is moved to an on position. An operator control switch that provides a positive output from the engine sensor, a global positioning system (GPS) that provides a positive output when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined level, and both the operator control switch and the GPS. A logic circuit that provides a positive output when the output is positive, and a switch that switches power to the fuel cell when the logic circuit provides the positive output. 64. The method of claim 63, wherein the fuel cell is activated when the speed of the fuel cell exceeds a predetermined level. The internal combustion engine is a gasoline powered engine; and
The portable hydrogen replenishment system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine when the amount of hydrogen generated by the system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is within a preset range; 64. The method of claim 63.   66. The method of claim 65, wherein the portable hydrogen supply system operates optimally in the gasoline powered engine if the gasoline powered engine load does not exceed a predetermined level.   66. In the gasoline powered engine, the optimal amount of hydrogen generated by the system and supplied to the gasoline powered engine is in the range of 0.10 to 0.25 liters / minute. the method of.   66. The method of claim 65, wherein the portable hydrogen replenishment system is attached to the vehicle by a mounting bracket attached to the surface of the vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The mounting bracket is formed with an oblong hole positioned near the corner of the mounting bracket for receiving a screw / 鋲 disposed on the lower side of the housing unit, and the oblong hole is formed in the housing. Receiving a screw / hook placed on the underside of the unit allows the housing unit to be removably attached to the mounting bracket, thus allowing the portable hydrogen supply system to be removed for service 69. The method of claim 68.   66. The method of claim 65, wherein the aquarium is positioned over the fuel cell.   66. The control electrical circuit of claim 65, further comprising a control electrical circuit having a switch and supplying power to the fuel cell when the engine sensor detects that the internal combustion engine is operating. Method. The fuel cell comprises a plurality of layers; and
66. The method of claim 65, wherein power is applied to opposing layers of the fuel cell in a manner that generates hydrogen and oxygen gas. The water tank includes a water supply joint located on the lower side of the water tank connected to a tube connected to a water absorption joint of the fuel cell,
Water is supplied to the fuel cell in the tube; and
69. The method of claim 68, wherein the fuel cell further comprises a hydrogen gas outlet joint and an oxygen gas outlet joint connected to the lower intake joint of the water tank by other tubes. During operation of the fuel cell, a small amount of water, hydrogen bubbles, and oxygen bubbles are generated from the hydrogen outlet and oxygen outlet of the fuel cell, respectively, and flow into the hydrogen side and oxygen side of the water tank,
Bubbles rise in the water to the water level of the water tank and the upper air cavity formed by the tank partition member so that hydrogen and oxygen gas are kept separate from each other in the upper cavity by the partition member And
74. The method of claim 73, wherein hydrogen gas and oxygen gas exit the upper cavity through a hydrogen joint and oxygen joint as the respective upper cavity fills the upper cavity.   The hydrogen and oxygen fittings can each be replaced by a gas collector configured to include a baffle that helps to prevent water from entering the tube or raising the splash. 74. The method according to 74. Each baffle is configured to extend vertically from the inner surface of the gas collector; and
The first baffle is an inner surface opposite to the inner surface of the gas collector from which the second baffle extends, and a part of the inner surface that is different from the position from which the second baffle extends. 76. The method of claim 75, wherein the method is configured to extend from.

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