JPH02225906A - Method and apparatus for addition of h+ obtained by water decomposition to combustion section - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the cost of decomposing H<+> from water and adding it and make it possible to achieve it with a simple mechanism by supplying H<+> and electron produced by each of the methods, spraying, vaporization, and decomposition in this order into the combustion section under the action of suction force in the combustion section. CONSTITUTION:In a humidifier 10 an electric strain vibrator is excited by an ultrasonic oscillation circuit 18 to develop cavitation. The water becomes a spray by the cavitation. Next, this spray is vaporized by a heat exchanger 20 in a low temperature range and at the same time supplied to an air cleaner 53 with a mixture gas 52 for the main fuel. The floating gas that has passed through the air cleaner 53 is led to a decomposition device 30. There the hydrogen H is decomposed to H<+> and electron e<-> by the ionization action of a pair of electrodes 32 and 33 and an ultraviolet rays emission tube 34 provided at the central section of the device. In order to keep the hydrogen ion H<+> in the metastable state the magnetic lines of force of a magnetic field formed by an air core coil 40 are made to work perpendicularly to the movement of charged particles and by the air suction force from an engine the ions H<+> and electrons e<-> drift in spiral lines which are mutually in opposite directions and they are led into the engine 50.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to a combustion section.

The decomposition targeted by this invention belongs to reversible decomposition or dissociation and includes dissociation into ions or ionization.

The combustion parts to which this invention is directed include not only various combustion chambers in internal combustion type and external combustion type heat engines.

Combustion machines include combustion parts such as boilers, stoves, stoves, and thermal power generators.

What is the supply amount of hydrogen ions targeted by this invention?

In terms of addition, it belongs to the range of being used as an auxiliary agent to improve the combustion efficiency of the main fuel and to improve the purification of gas.

[Prior Art] A conventionally well-known means for decomposing and producing hydrogen from water is one using electricity, as disclosed in US Pat. No. 4,747,925.

Special Publication No. 62-60474), 2000'K to 43
One method uses heat at 10° C., the other uses thermochemistry using heat below 1000'C and a catalyst. The former of the electrodes made of Ties and platinum black is irradiated with ultraviolet rays with a wavelength of 2000 Å or less, and hydrogen is deposited on the latter. There is a method based on a photoelectrochemical reaction generated, and a hybrid method in which these methods are mixed.

On the other hand, in connection with the intake system of the combustion chamber.

Means for vaporizing water and adding it into the combustion chamber (U.S. Pat. No. 447)
9907), a means for atomizing water, further heating it to vaporize it, and adding it into the combustion chamber (Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 132217/1982);
A means for vaporizing ionized water using radioactive elements and adding it to fuel is disclosed (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 59-208154).

[Problem to be solved by the invention] In the combustion of gases, combustion almost never occurs through direct reaction sites between molecules, and usually when molecules dissociate into atoms or free radicals, they are very reactive. The combustion reaction proceeds through a chain reaction involving these atoms and free radicals.

According to that perspective, in the vaporized state of water, molecules (H10
), and the combustion reaction is low.

Therefore, water molecules (H□0) are dissociated and H,O→OH+
If H→2H+0 can be added to the combustion zone by ionizing it and then ionizing it to form (-I)l'' + e and adding it to the combustion zone in the form of hydrogen ions (H9), an extremely sensitive combustion reaction will occur. .

The purpose of this invention is to provide a method and apparatus for decomposing and adding hydrogen ions, which are sensitive to combustion chain reactions, from water at low cost in the process of adding combustion aids to the dynamic intake flow system of a combustion section. It is provided by a simple mechanism.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention obtains the following configuration. In other words, a dynamic intake system in the combustion section that supplies the mixture that becomes the main fuel, a humidifier that atomizes water into the intake air, a heat exchanger that vaporizes suspended particles of the atomized water, and a vaporizer. a pair of electrodes provided with ultraviolet irradiation means and dark discharge voltage supply means for decomposing floating molecules of water and generating hydrogen ions; and a pair of electrodes perpendicular to the electric field formed between the electrodes; and a magnetic field provided so that lines of magnetic force act along the direction of the intake air.

and the combustion section provided within a distance from which the hydrogen ions are supplied while maintaining a metastable state from the electric field and the magnetic field.

[Function] Water can be heated to 5U at room temperature using a humidifier, especially an ultrasonic humidifier.
is atomized into particles.

The suspended particles of atomized water are vaporized into 3.3 water molecules by passing through a heat exchanger at a temperature of about 65-70°C.

Vaporized water molecules H and O dissociate between a pair of electrodes where a non-sustained discharge (dark current) is generated by irradiation with ultraviolet rays, forming Hs O→OH+H→2 H+0, which is further ionized and becomes H-*H"+6 − becomes.

The hydrogen ions and electrons interact with the electric field formed between the pair of electrodes, a magnetic field that is perpendicular to the electric field and where lines of magnetic force act along the direction of the intake air, and the intake force. This causes electric field drifts that run counter to each other and is supplied into the combustion section while maintaining a quasi-stable state.

[Example] The configuration of the present invention will be described in detail below using a specific example with reference to the drawings.

This invention relates to a dynamic intake system of a combustion section that supplies a mixture serving as the main fuel, and in a situation where intake force is involved, water atomization means, vaporization means, and water molecule Decomposition means and means for supplying hydrogen ions and electrons generated by the decomposition into the combustion section are provided.

Atomization Means In the present invention, in order to obtain as fine water particles as possible at room temperature, it is desirable to use an ultrasonic humidifier 10 as shown in FIG. It consists of a well-known barium titanate-based electrostrictive vibrator (not shown) installed in the oscillator, and a well-known ultrasonic oscillation circuit 18 that excites the vibrator. Ultrasonic waves are irradiated to connect the cavities, and cavitation occurs at the focal point. When the cavity is destroyed, fine water particles, for example, particles with a diameter of 5 μm are generated. Because the diameter is minute, they are easily vaporized.

Note that if the water used has a high hardness, the water will contain calcium ions (Ca"") and sodium ions (Na"l).

Magnesium ion (Mg”), chlorine ion (CI-
1. It contains various impurities such as sulfate ions (SO3-) and is conductive, so in order to remove them, ion exchange resin is installed in the water supply system, that is, the line that passes through the water tank 11, pump 12, and valve 13. It is desirable to supply pure water through a filter 14 and atomize the pure water.

However, while water particles are suspended in the inhaled air.

As long as there is no mutual contact, insulation is maintained, so even if impurity particles are floating, the charge is maintained. Therefore,
The use of impure water is not critical to carrying out the present invention.

On the other hand, in order to constantly maintain a large amount of fog generation, it is necessary to always maintain the water depth of the vibrator at a predetermined position near the water surface. Water supply means (not shown)
However, in order to avoid agglomeration of water particles, it is necessary to control the amount of water particles generated below the saturated state.

An example of automatic mist generation amount control means of the humidifier 10 is as follows. That is, a humidity sensor 15 (manufactured by Nippon Spark Plug Co., Ltd.) is installed in the intake manifold 51 of the engine 50, and the humidity value measured by the sensor is input to a humidity voltage converter 16 to convert it into a voltage value, and the converted voltage is The value is input to the output regulator 17 to control the excitation voltage from the ultrasonic oscillation circuit 18.

The direction of control is based on the principle that when the measured humidity value decreases, the amount of water particles generated increases. however.

In order to avoid agglomeration, the amount generated is suppressed to below the value that reaches the saturation state. As a rough guide, when the displacement of the engine 50 is 3500ee and the rotation speed is 2000 rpm, if you atomize water at 0.5 cc/min at an intake FjA of 47°C and 0.165 cc/min at an intake temperature of 50°C, the two will be approximately 100%. Humidity is obtained.

Vaporization Means Vaporization of water is a phenomenon that normally occurs at 100°C under 1 atm, but the present invention achieves atomization of water with a particle size of 5 μm at room temperature, for example, 20°C, as a pretreatment for vaporization. is introduced into the vaporization means, so the heat exchanger 20
This causes vaporization of water molecules with a diameter of about 3.3 in the low temperature range.

In the illustrated embodiment, a heat exchanger 20 is provided in the intake system immediately after the humidifier 10, as shown in FIG.
Cooling water having an exhaust heat temperature of around 80° C. from the cooling radiator 21 of No. 5 is used and introduced into the heat exchanger 20 by connecting the two vias 22 and 23. A well-known thermostatic valve 24 is installed at the outlet of the radiator 21.
is provided, and the water temperature in the 2 radiator 21 is set to, for example, an appropriate temperature 8.
When 0°C is reached, the valve 24 is opened. Reference numeral 25 denotes a manual hot water restriction cock, which is provided in the middle of the output vibrator 23.

Now, an example of automatic control means for the heat exchanger 20 is as follows. That is, a solenoid valve 26 is provided on the input side, and this solenoid valve is electrically controlled by the measured value of a temperature sensor 27 (manufactured by Nippon Spark Plug Co., Ltd.) inserted into the intake manifold 51 of the engine 50. Intake air temperature is maintained at 47-50°C. 28 is a temperature voltage converter, which converts the temperature value measured by the sensor 27 into a voltage, and compares the converted voltage value with the set value of the comparator 29, and when the measured value tends to be lower than the set value. In the case where the opening angle of the solenoid valve 26 increases, and vice versa, it decreases. In this way, the amount of cooling water supplied to the heat exchanger 20 is automatically controlled to increase or decrease in proportion to the increase or decrease in the rotational speed of the engine 50. that way.

The optimum intake air temperature cannot be changed by increasing or decreasing the intake air volume.
Always kept at a constant value.

On the other hand, the main fuel mixture 52 is also led to the heat exchanger 20 so that there is no difference in temperature with the atomization system mentioned above, and both are connected to the common air cleaner 5.
3. Therefore.

At this location, agglomeration of vaporized water is avoided.

The floating gas of 3.3 water molecules that has passed through the decomposition means air cleaner 53 is led to the decomposer 30 together with the main fuel mixture.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the decomposer 30 is assembled with a cylindrical body 31 having a desired diameter so that an electric field is formed in the elongated direction of the cylindrical body, that is, in the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the airflow passes. a pair of electrodes 32 and 33 made of copper plates;
It consists of an ultraviolet irradiation tube 34 provided along the direction of passage of the airflow at the center of the electric field.

A desired voltage is supplied to the ultraviolet irradiation tube 34 from lead wires 36 and 36a via sockets 35 and 35a provided at both ends, and the ultraviolet irradiation tube 34 is supplied with a desired voltage of 1100 nm.
or less ultraviolet rays are irradiated.

On the other hand, the pair of electrodes 32 and 33.

For example, jf,
On the other hand (7) 111 pole 32i: +15.0OOV (7)
A voltage of -15.0 OOV is applied to the other electrode 33. This potential difference of 30.0 OOV provides sufficient dissociation energy (4.70 eV for water molecules) to cause reversible decomposition, or dissociation, of water molecules, and sufficient dissociation energy, or ionization, to cause water molecules to dissociate into ions, or ionization. ionization energy (13.60 eV for H and 13.62 eV for O).

However, the potential difference remains in a dark current state, that is, a non-sustained discharge state, and although ionization action or charging occurs, the pre-stage level that does not lead to luminescence action or discharge, that is, the dark discharge is the state of the UV irradiation tube. This is caused by the irradiation of ultraviolet rays from 34 to a level that cannot be produced on its own.6 Due to the above dissociative action, water molecules HtO become OH
Hydrogen H is decomposed into +H, which further progresses to 2H+0, and due to ionization, hydrogen H is decomposed into protons H0 and electrons e-, but the lifespan during which this charged state, that is, the metastable state, is maintained is extremely short, and ultraviolet rays Excitation collisions caused by radiation take 101 seconds, and those caused by dark discharge take 10゛4-10 seconds.
-' seconds, recombination occurs due to discharge or luminescence, and the charge is released.

However, in this invention, a combination of relatively low voltage supply and ultraviolet irradiation causes a continuous dark discharge one step before discharge to prevent hydrogen ions H0 from returning to hydrogen molecules or water molecules. , the purpose is to sustain the charged and decomposed state and supply it to a combustion chamber, for example, a cylinder of an engine 50.

In FIGS. 3 and 4, 38 and 38a are columns that support the ultraviolet irradiation tube 34.

Supply means The present invention is desired to be configured such that the hydrogen ions H9 can maintain a metastable state (level) and travel a distance of, for example, about 1 m from the decomposer 30 to the inside of the engine 50 in the combustion section.
A magnetic field is provided so that lines of magnetic force act perpendicularly to the electric field formed by the pair of electrodes 32 and 33 and along the intake direction. This magnetic field is created by passing a current through an air-core coil 40 wound around the outer periphery of the cylinder 31 via lead wires 41 and 41a.

As shown in FIG. 5, an electric field is formed between a pair of electrodes 32 and 33, and ionized hydrogen H'
'' moves toward the negative electrode 33, while the negative electron e- moves toward the positive electrode 32. Under these circumstances, the lines of magnetic force of the magnetic field formed by the air-core coil 40 move toward the charged particle. It acts in a direction perpendicular to the motion.It is known that when the magnetic field and electric field are perpendicular to each other, the ions (Ho) and electrons (e-1) perform circular motion in opposite directions. I'm here.

This phenomenon is generally referred to as the action of Lorentz force.

Due to the action of this Lorentz force, ions (H9) in mutually orthogonal electromagnetic fields are not allowed to coalesce with electrons (e-).

In the present invention, the ions (Ho) and electrons (e-) under the above conditions are further
As the intake force from guided inward.

As an example, in the engine of a test vehicle with a displacement of 3,500 cc, the intake force at neutral and low speed rotation is 1.
Ions (Ho) in a metastable state generated in the decomposer 30 when the intake force is 17 m/s at 2 m/s and high-speed rotation.
The lifetime of is 10'4 seconds due to the electric field, 101 seconds due to ultraviolet radiation excitation, and 2X10-' seconds due to the magnetic field, so the total lifetime is a little over 0.2 seconds. Therefore, the lifespan of ions (Ho) is approximately 1 m in both neutral and low-speed rotation as well as high-speed rotation.

In other words, it is possible to maintain the quasi-stable state and supply it into the combustion section 50.

The embodiments described herein are not intended to limit the invention in any way, and are intended to cover all modifications within the scope of the claims.

[Effect of the Invention 1] As detailed above, the present invention makes it possible to add hydrogen ions, which are sensitive to combustion chain reactions, in the process of adding a combustion aid to the dynamic intake system of the combustion section, Moreover,
If it is possible to achieve the generation of hydrogen ions from water through a series of processes including exposure, vaporization, and decomposition (dissociation and ionization) in connection with the intake system, and to supply the hydrogen ions while maintaining a metastable state, Compared to the conventional addition of vaporized particles of water, the combustion reaction is significantly more sensitive.
The present invention differs from conventional general means of producing hydrogen from water, in the context of a dynamic intake flow system of the combustion section.
configured to sequentially provide hydrogen ions, and
Since this is possible in a relatively low temperature region not exceeding 100° C., the mechanism is simple and can be provided at low cost.

Furthermore, the present invention helps to significantly improve the combustion efficiency of the main fuel, and with the improvement of the combustion efficiency, it also contributes to the improvement of exhaust gas purification.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment in which a device according to the invention is incorporated into an internal combustion engine. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method according to the invention. Figure 3 shows the decomposition feeder used in the present invention.
-311 longitudinal side view, Figure 4 is Figure 3 4-4
FIG. 5, a longitudinal sectional front view taken along a line, is an explanatory diagram for explaining the action of the decomposition feeder shown in FIG. 3. 10...Atomization means such as a humidifier, 11...Water tank, 12...Pump, 13
... Valve, 14... Ion exchange resin. 15... Humidity sensor 16... Humidity voltage converter, 17... Output regulator, 18... Ultrasonic oscillation circuit. 20 - Vaporization means, such as a heat exchanger. 21...Engine cooling radiator 22 and 23
・・Vibe connected between both, 24 ・Well-known thermostatic valve, 25 ・・Manual hot water restriction cock, 26 ・・t
tMi valve. 27... Temperature sensor 28... Temperature voltage converter, 29... Comparator 30... Decomposer, 31 - Cylindrical body. 32 and 33... a pair of electrodes. 34...UV irradiation tube, 35 and 35a...Socket, 36 and 36a...Lead wire. 37 and 37a...Lead wires. 38 and 38a... Support. 40...Air core coil, 41 and 41a...Lead wire. 50...Engine. 51...That intake manifold, 52...
・Mixture mixture for main fuel, 53...Air cleaner patent applicant Miyazawa Seisakusho Co., Ltd.

Claims (18)

[Claims] (1) In the dynamic intake system of the combustion section that supplies the main fuel mixture, there is a process in which water is atomized into the intake air by a humidifier, and suspended particles of the atomized water are guided to a heat exchanger. a step in which the floating molecules of the vaporized water are introduced between a pair of electrodes to which ultraviolet ray irradiation and dark discharge voltage are applied to decompose the floating molecules of the water and generate hydrogen ions; A quasi-stable state is created by creating a magnetic field that is perpendicular to the electric field formed between the two and acting along the direction of the intake air, and causing electric field drifts that run counter to each other in the hydrogen ions and electrons. A method for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section, comprising: a step of continuously supplying hydrogen ions into the combustion section. (2) Claim 1 in which an ultrasonic humidifier is used as the humidifier.
A method in which hydrogen ions are decomposed from water and added to the combustion section. (3) The ultrasonic humidifier includes a humidity sensor installed in the intake manifold, a humidity voltage converter that converts the measured value of the humidity sensor into voltage, an output regulator that inputs the converted voltage value, and output adjustment. The method for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 2, characterized in that the method is automatically controlled by an automatic fog generation amount control means comprising: an ultrasonic oscillation circuit whose output is adjusted by a device; . (4) The method for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 1, wherein exhaust heat cooling water from an engine cooling radiator is used in the heat exchanger. (5) The heat exchanger includes a concentration sensor provided in the intake manifold, a temperature-voltage converter that converts the measured value of the temperature sensor into voltage, and a comparator that compares the converted voltage value and a set value; The hydrogen ion according to claim 1, wherein the hydrogen ion is opened and closed by the output of the comparator and is automatically controlled by an automatic temperature control means comprising: a solenoid valve provided on the input side of the heat exchanger; A method of separating water from water and adding it to the combustion part. (6) The method for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 1, wherein a mixture for the main fuel is also introduced into the heat exchanger. (7) Hydrogen ions are decomposed from water and added to the combustion section according to claim 1, characterized in that the pair of electrodes is installed at a position where an electric field is formed in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the airflow passes. Method. (8) The method for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 1, characterized in that as the ultraviolet irradiation means, an ultraviolet irradiation tube is provided along the passing direction of the air flow in the center of the electric field. . (9) The method for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 1, characterized in that an air-core coil is provided outside the electric field as means for forming the magnetic field. (10) A dynamic intake system of the combustion section that supplies a mixture serving as the main fuel, a humidifier that atomizes water into the intake air, and a heat exchanger that vaporizes suspended particles of the atomized water. , a pair of electrodes comprising ultraviolet irradiation means and dark discharge voltage supply means for decomposing floating molecules of the vaporized water to generate hydrogen ions, and perpendicular to the electric field formed between the electrodes, and a magnetic field provided so that lines of magnetic force act along the intake direction; and the combustion section provided within a distance from which the hydrogen ions are supplied in a quasi-stable state from the electric field and the magnetic field. Features: A device that decomposes hydrogen ions from water and adds them to the combustion section. (11) The apparatus for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 10, wherein an ultrasonic humidifier is used as the humidifier. (12) The ultrasonic humidifier includes a humidity sensor installed in the intake manifold, a humidity voltage converter that converts the measured value of the humidity sensor into voltage, an output regulator that inputs the converted voltage value, and output adjustment. 12. The device for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 11, characterized in that the device is automatically controlled by an automatic fog generation amount control means comprising: an ultrasonic oscillation circuit whose output is adjusted by a device; . (13) The apparatus for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 10, wherein the heat exchanger uses exhaust heat cooling water from an engine cooling radiator. (14) The heat exchanger includes a temperature sensor provided in the intake manifold, a temperature-voltage converter that converts the measured value of the temperature sensor into voltage, and a comparator that compares the converted voltage value and a set value; Hydrogen ion according to claim 10, characterized in that the opening and closing are controlled by the output of the comparator, and the hydrogen ion is automatically controlled by an automatic temperature control means comprising: a solenoid valve provided on the input side of the heat exchanger; A device that separates water from water and adds it to the combustion section. (15) The apparatus for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 10, wherein a mixture for the main fuel is also introduced into the heat exchanger. (16) Hydrogen ions are decomposed from water and added to the combustion section according to claim 10, wherein the pair of electrodes is installed at a position where an electric field is formed in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the airflow passes. Device. (17) The device for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 10, characterized in that as the ultraviolet irradiation means, an ultraviolet irradiation tube is provided along the passing direction of the air flow in the center of the electric field. . (18) The apparatus for decomposing hydrogen ions from water and adding them to the combustion section according to claim 10, characterized in that an air-core coil is provided outside the electric field as the means for forming the magnetic field.