WO2012017729A1 - Système de production de gaz de brown - Google Patents

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WO2012017729A1
WO2012017729A1 PCT/JP2011/062384 JP2011062384W WO2012017729A1 WO 2012017729 A1 WO2012017729 A1 WO 2012017729A1 JP 2011062384 W JP2011062384 W JP 2011062384W WO 2012017729 A1 WO2012017729 A1 WO 2012017729A1
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欣四郎 近藤
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
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  • the present invention relates to a brown gas generation system.
  • a mixed gas of hydrogen and oxygen in which hydrogen and oxygen are mixed at a mixing ratio of 2 to 1 is being studied for use in various fields as pollution-free energy. In particular, it is attracting attention as a fuel for automobile engines.
  • Such a mixed gas of hydrogen and oxygen is also called a brown gas.
  • a brown gas such a mixed gas is referred to as a brown gas.
  • a brown gas generating device using plasma and a brown generating device using electrolysis are known.
  • a brown gas generating device using plasma is a large-scale device and consumes power. Is extremely unsuitable for use as a fuel generator for automobile engines (hereinafter referred to as a fuel generator for automobiles).
  • a brown gas generator utilizing electrolysis is suitable for use as a fuel generator for automobiles.
  • Various brown devices using electrolysis have been conventionally proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 1).
  • Patent Document 1 describes a brown gas generator using electrolysis.
  • Non-Patent Document 1 describes an example in which a brown gas generator using electrolysis is incorporated in an automobile and used as a fuel generator for an automobile.
  • the reason why the brown gas generator cannot be put into practical use as a fuel generator for automobiles is that various problems remain in using the brown gas generator as a fuel generator for automobiles.
  • electrodes positive and negative electrodes
  • the brown gas generator has not been put into practical use as a fuel generator for automobiles.
  • Such a problem does not exist only when the brown gas generator is put into practical use as a fuel generator for automobiles, but is put into practical use as a fuel generator for use in vehicles other than automobiles.
  • the brown gas generator is used for combustion including other uses (for example, household boilers, commercial boilers, thermal power plants, garbage incinerators, etc.) This is also a problem that exists when the fuel generator is used in general for the apparatus.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a brown gas generation system that can be put to practical use as a fuel generation device.
  • a brown gas generation system of the present invention includes an electrolytic tank that stores an electrolytic solution mainly composed of water, and a positive electrode and a negative electrode that are provided so as to be immersed in the electrolytic solution and have electric resistance. And a sealing lid for sealing the upper end opening of the electrolytic cell, and a current is passed from the positive electrode to the negative electrode using a power supply device (or a current is passed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode). ) Value of the current flowing from the positive electrode to the negative electrode (or the current flowing between the positive electrode and the negative electrode). And a current control unit for controlling the current to a predetermined value.
  • the positive electrode and the negative electrode have electric resistance. Therefore, according to the brown gas generation system of the present invention, it is possible to solve the problem of the conventional brown gas generation device, that is, "the problem that the deterioration due to electrical contact is severe and the use becomes impossible in a short period of time". it can.
  • the brown gas generation system of the present invention includes a current control unit that controls the current value to a predetermined value. For this reason, according to the brown gas generation system of the present invention, another problem of the conventional brown gas generation device, that is, “the current more than necessary flows and the temperature rise of the electrolyte does not stop, The problem that the internal pressure of the electrolytic cell storing the liquid increases and the electrolytic cell is destroyed can be solved.
  • the brown gas generation system of the present invention can be put into practical use as a fuel generation device used for vehicles, ships, and other applications.
  • the brown gas generation system of the present invention According to the brown gas generation system of the present invention, a remarkable effect can be obtained only by mixing a relatively small amount of brown gas into the fuel. For example, when the brown gas generation system of the present invention is applied to a 1500 cc class automobile, a few bubbles are generated per second from the brown gas generation system of the present invention, and these bubbles are mixed with fuel such as gasoline. As will be described later, a significantly large fuel efficiency improvement effect (for example, an improvement of 50% or more) and a significantly large harmful gas reduction effect (for example, a reduction of 80% or more) can be obtained.
  • a significantly large fuel efficiency improvement effect for example, an improvement of 50% or more
  • a significantly large harmful gas reduction effect for example, a reduction of 80% or more
  • the “predetermined value” includes “predetermined range (for example, 4.5 amperes to 5.5 amperes)” in addition to “constant value (for example, 5 amperes)”. Shall.
  • the predetermined value is preferably in the range of 2 amperes to 7 amperes.
  • titanium is used for each of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and that the positive electrode is precious metal plated on a titanium material.
  • a titanium material is used for each of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and the noble metal plating is further applied to the positive electrode, whereby an electrode having excellent electric resistance can be obtained.
  • an electrode having excellent electric resistance can be obtained.
  • it can suppress that a positive electrode and a negative electrode deteriorate by electric contact, and can be set as the electrode which can endure long-term use.
  • the durability of the brown gas generator of the present invention can be improved.
  • the brown gas generation system of the present invention preferably further includes a temperature control unit that controls the temperature of the electrolytic solution so that the temperature of the electrolytic solution does not exceed a preset temperature.
  • the temperature control unit cuts off a current flowing from the positive electrode to the negative electrode when the temperature of the electrolyte rises to a first set temperature, and in this state It is preferable to control the temperature of the electrolytic solution by causing a current to flow again from the positive electrode to the negative electrode when the temperature of the electrolytic solution decreases to a second set temperature lower than the first set temperature.
  • the first set temperature is in a range of 65 ° C. to 75 ° C. and the second set temperature is in a range of 45 ° C. to 55 ° C.
  • the first set temperature is in the range of 65 ° C. to 75 ° C., it is possible to reliably prevent the temperature of the electrolytic solution from becoming higher than 65 ° C. to 75 ° C.
  • the second set temperature is in the range of 45 ° C. to 55 ° C. as described above, it is possible to resume the electrolysis as soon as the temperature drops slightly.
  • the positive electrode is composed of one plate-shaped metal plate
  • the negative electrode is composed of two plate-shaped metal plates
  • the positive electrode The negative electrode is preferably arranged so that the two negative electrodes are opposed to the positive electrode at a predetermined interval with respect to the positive electrode with the positive electrode as a center.
  • the brown gas generating device has a pressure adjusting unit that adjusts the pressure inside the electrolytic cell in accordance with a change in atmospheric pressure.
  • the pressure in the electrolytic cell can be maintained at an appropriate pressure. Therefore, even when the brown gas generation system of the present invention is used in a place where the altitude is high and the atmospheric pressure is low, the pressure in the electrolytic cell can be maintained at an appropriate pressure.
  • the electrolytic cell is made of metal and the sealing lid is made of a synthetic resin.
  • the electrolytic solution is obtained by dissolving sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate in water, and the weight ratio of the sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate to the water is 2 It is preferably in the range of% to 40%.
  • Electrolysis can be promoted by the electrolyte being composed of such components.
  • electrolyte being composed of such components.
  • sodium carbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate is advantageous in that it is inexpensive and easily available with high safety.
  • the electrolytic solution is preferably stored in the electrolytic cell in a state where carbonic acid content is removed.
  • the state in which the carbonic acid content is removed can be formed by heating the electrolytic solution.
  • the brown gas generator has an electrolyte replenishment mechanism capable of automatically replenishing the electrolyte when the electrolyte stored in the electrolytic cell decreases. Furthermore, it is preferable to have.
  • electrolytic solution replenishment mechanism By providing such an electrolytic solution replenishment mechanism, when the electrolytic solution in the electrolytic cell is reduced, the electrolytic solution is automatically dropped and replenished, so that the electrolytic solution in the electrolytic cell can always be maintained at an appropriate level. it can. This eliminates the need for the user to worry about the amount of electrolyte in the electrolytic cell.
  • the brown gas generation system is mounted on a vehicle, and the brown gas generation device includes the “carburetor” or “electronic fuel injection” of the vehicle. It is preferable to be configured to be connectable to the “air intake port of the apparatus”.
  • the brown gas generation system of the present invention can be used as a fuel generation device for a vehicle engine such as an automobile engine. That is, the brown gas discharge port provided in the brown gas generation device in the brown gas generation system of the present invention is connected to the air intake port of the carburetor or electronic fuel injection device originally mounted on the vehicle, and the brown gas discharge port is connected. Brown gas discharged from the outlet burns in the engine together with atomized fuel such as gasoline. Thus, by burning brown gas together with atomized fuel such as gasoline, fuel efficiency can be improved and harmful exhaust gas emissions can be reduced.
  • the power supply device is preferably a storage battery mounted on the vehicle.
  • the storage battery (battery) originally mounted on the vehicle such as an automobile can be used as the power supply device of the brown gas generation system of the present invention, the power supply device dedicated to the brown gas generation system is not required.
  • the gas generation system is mounted on an automobile, it can be mounted at low cost, and the installation space can be kept small.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a brown gas generation system 10 according to Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the inside of the electrolytic vessel 101 in the brown gas generator 100.
  • FIG. It is a perspective view which takes out and shows the positive electrode 109 and the negative electrodes 110 and 111. It is a figure which shows typically the case where the brown gas generation system 10 which concerns on Embodiment 1 is mounted in a motor vehicle. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the brown gas generator 100 in the brown gas generation system 20 which concerns on Embodiment 2.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a brown gas generation system 10 according to the first embodiment.
  • the brown gas generation system 10 according to the first embodiment includes a brown gas generation device 100, a current control unit 200 that controls the value of current applied to the brown gas generation device 100 to a predetermined range, and brown gas It has a temperature control unit 300 that controls the temperature of the electrolytic solution 108 (see FIG. 2) in the generator 100 so as not to exceed a set temperature, and a power supply device 400 as a DC power supply.
  • the brown gas generator 100 has an exterior configuration in which an electrolytic cell 101 that stores an electrolytic solution 108 (see FIG. 2) containing water (pure water) as a main component and an upper end opening of the electrolytic cell 101 are hermetically sealed.
  • the lid 102, the positive electrode terminal 103 and the negative electrode terminal 104, the electrolytic solution supply port 105 for supplying the electrolytic solution 108 (see FIG. 2) into the electrolytic cell 101, and the electrolytic solution supply port 105 can be opened and closed.
  • a cap 105a, a pressure adjusting unit 106 that adjusts the pressure in the electrolytic cell 101 in response to a change in atmospheric pressure due to a difference in altitude, and a brown gas discharge port 107 that discharges brown gas generated by electrolysis are provided. Yes.
  • the pressure adjustment unit 106, the positive electrode terminal 103 and the negative electrode terminal 104, the electrolyte supply port 105, and the brown gas discharge port 107 are provided in the sealing lid 102.
  • the brown gas generator 100 configured in this way looks large in FIG. 1, but as an actual device, the x-axis direction is about 70 mm, the y-axis direction is about 150 mm, and the z-axis direction is about 170 mm. is there. For this reason, when the brown gas generator 100 is mounted in the engine room of an automobile, it can be sufficiently mounted even in a small car. Further, since the current control unit 200 is also small, there is no problem in terms of installation space.
  • the sealing lid 102 is made of a transparent synthetic resin.
  • the synthetic resin is transparent, it is more preferable that it is transparent because the inside of the electrolytic cell 101 can be visually observed.
  • the reason that the sealing lid 102 is made of synthetic resin is that the electrolytic cell 101 is assumed to have a case where the pressure inside the electrolytic cell 101 becomes abnormally high for some reason and the electrolytic cell 101 bursts. This is because if only the sealing lid 102 having a low strength is destroyed, the loss due to the destruction can be suppressed to a small value.
  • the entire electrolytic cell 101 including the sealing lid 102 is made of a metal (for example, stainless steel), there is no possibility of a breaching force escape and the breaking force may be increased. If this is the case, only the sealing lid 102 needs to be broken, and loss due to destruction can be kept small.
  • a metal for example, stainless steel
  • the pressure adjusting unit 106 adjusts the pressure in the electrolytic cell 101 in response to a change in atmospheric pressure, and maintains the pressure in the electrolytic cell 101 at an appropriate pressure. For example, in a place where the altitude is high and the atmospheric pressure is low, it operates so as to release the pressure in the electrolytic cell 101. Further, not only the difference in altitude, but also when the pressure in the electrolytic cell 101 becomes high for some reason, it operates so as to release the pressure in the electrolytic cell 101. Thereby, the pressure in the electrolytic cell 101 can be maintained at an appropriate pressure.
  • the current controller 200 controls the value of the current flowing from the positive electrode 109 to the negative electrodes 110 and 111 (see FIG. 2) to a predetermined value (for example, 5 amperes).
  • a predetermined value for example, 5 amperes
  • the reason why the value of the current flowing from the positive electrode 109 to the negative electrodes 110 and 111b is controlled to a predetermined value (for example, 5 amperes) is to enable stable electrolysis.
  • the predetermined value is less than 2 amperes, the electrolysis is insufficient, and when the predetermined value is greater than 7 amperes, the electrolysis is excessive. It was confirmed that the temperature of the electrolyte became too high.
  • the current control unit 200 determines the value of the current flowing from the positive electrode 109 to the negative electrodes 110 and 111 as the automobile power supply apparatus 400. Is controlled to a predetermined value (for example, 5 amperes) lower than the current supply capability (15 amperes).
  • the temperature control unit 300 is a thermostat that controls the temperature of the electrolytic solution 108 (see FIG. 2) stored in the electrolytic cell 101. That is, when the temperature of the electrolyte 108 rises to the first set temperature, the current flowing from the positive electrode 109 to the negative electrodes 110 and 111 is cut off, and then the second set temperature where the temperature of the electrolyte 108 is lower than the first set temperature. When the voltage drops to, the current of the positive electrode 109 is passed through the negative electrodes 110 and 111 again to control the temperature of the electrolyte.
  • the first set temperature is preferably in the range of 65 ° C. to 75 ° C., and in the Brown gas generation system 10 according to Embodiment 1, the first set temperature is 70 ° C.
  • the second preset temperature is preferably in the range of 45 ° C. to 55 ° C., and in the brown gas generation system 10 according to Embodiment 1, the second preset temperature is 50 ° C.
  • the temperature control of the electrolytic solution 108 can also be performed by current control by the current control unit 200 (control to maintain the current value at 5 amperes), but in addition to temperature control by current control, the temperature of the electrolytic solution 108 is controlled. By also controlling itself, it is possible to reliably prevent the temperature of the electrolytic solution 108 from rising abnormally. That is, in the brown gas generation system 10 according to the first embodiment, double measures are taken to prevent the temperature of the electrolyte solution 108 from rising abnormally. Thus, according to the brown gas generation system 10 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to reliably prevent the temperature of the electrolytic solution 108 from rising abnormally.
  • FIG. 2 is a view for explaining the inside of the electrolytic cell 101 in the brown gas generator 100. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. In FIG. 2, the same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the positive electrode 109 and the negative electrodes 110 and 111 taken out.
  • the positive electrode 109 and the negative electrodes 110 and 111 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
  • Inside the electrolytic bath 101 there are provided one positive electrode 109 and two negative electrodes 110, 111 immersed in the electrolytic solution 108 (see FIG. 2).
  • each of the positive electrode 109 and the negative electrodes 110 and 111 is a plate-like electrode (see FIG. 3), and an electro-resistant member is used as the material thereof.
  • a titanium material is used as a member having electric resistance, and the positive electrode 109 is further subjected to platinum plating on the surface of the titanium material.
  • titanium materials are used for the positive electrode 109 and the negative electrodes 110 and 111, respectively, and the surface of the positive electrode 109 is further precious metal plated, so that the electrode has excellent electric resistance. be able to. Thereby, it can suppress that the positive electrode 109 and the negative electrodes 110 and 111 deteriorate by electric contact, and it can be set as the electrode which can endure long-term use.
  • the noble metal plating include platinum plating, iridium plating, and platinum / iridium alloy plating.
  • the positive electrode 109 and the negative electrodes 110 and 111 are arranged such that the two negative electrodes 110 and 111 are spaced apart from the positive electrode 109 with the positive electrode 109 as the center. And arranged opposite to the positive electrode 109 in parallel.
  • the positive electrode 109 has a horizontal protrusion 109a on the upper end side, and a bolt through hole 109b is provided in the horizontal protrusion 109a.
  • the positive electrode 109 configured in this manner is passed through the bolt through hole 109b by passing a bolt 121 (see FIG. 2) and tightening a nut 122 (see FIG. 2) on the surface side of the sealing lid 102, thereby Can be attached.
  • the bolt 121 and the nut 122 also serve as the positive electrode terminal 103.
  • the negative electrodes 110 and 111 have horizontal protrusions 110a and 111a on their upper ends, respectively, and these horizontal protrusions 110a and 111a are provided with bolt through holes 110b and 111b, respectively. It has been.
  • the bolt through-hole 111b of the horizontal protrusion part 111a in the negative electrode 111 exists in the position which cannot be visually observed in FIG.
  • the negative electrodes 110 and 111 configured in this way are arranged such that the bolt through holes 110b of the horizontal protrusions 110a in the negative electrode 110 and the bolt through holes 111b of the horizontal protrusions 111a in the negative electrode 111 coincide with each other.
  • the nut 124 With the horizontal protrusions 110a and 111a overlapped, the nut 124 (see FIG. 2) is tightened on the surface side of the sealing lid 102 by passing the bolt 123 (see FIG. 2) through the bolt through holes 110b and 111b.
  • the electrodes 110 and 111 can be attached to the sealing lid 102.
  • the bolt 123 and the nut 124 also serve as the negative electrode terminal 104.
  • the lower end side of the positive electrode 109 and the lower end side of the negative electrodes 110 and 111 are supported in a state in which movement is restricted by an electrode support member 112 (see FIG. 2) made of an insulating member such as a synthetic resin. ing.
  • the electrode support member 112 has a convex portion 112a on its lower end side, and the movement of the convex portion 112a is regulated by positioning projections 101a and 101b (see FIG. 2) provided on the lower end surface of the electrolytic cell 101. ing. Because of such a configuration, the positive electrode 109 and the negative electrodes 110 and 111 are appropriately maintained in the interval between the electrodes and in a parallel state, and are held at appropriate positions in the electrolytic cell 101.
  • the electrolytic solution 108 a solution obtained by dissolving a predetermined amount of sodium carbonate in water (distilled water) is used.
  • sodium carbonate is set to about 2% in a weight ratio with respect to water, it may be 2% or more, and the upper limit is about 40%.
  • Electrolysis can be accelerated
  • sodium carbonate is advantageous in that it is inexpensive and easily available with high safety.
  • the electrolytic solution 108 is preferably stored in the electrolytic cell 101 in a state where the carbonic acid content is removed. This is because if carbonic acid is present, the carbonic acid pollutes the electrodes (the positive electrode 109 and the negative electrodes 110 and 111) and adversely affects the electrodes.
  • the state in which the carbonic acid content is removed can be formed by heating the electrolytic solution.
  • the Brown gas generation system 10 according to Embodiment 1 can be used in a cold region, it is preferable to mix, for example, ethylene glycol or the like as an antifreezing agent into the electrolytic solution 108 by a predetermined amount.
  • the amount of the antifreezing agent is appropriately set according to the minimum temperature in each region.
  • the current from the power supply device 400 is limited to 5 amperes by the current control unit 200 and the two negative electrodes 110 and 111 from the positive electrode 109. Flowing into. As a result, electrolysis of the electrolytic solution 108 occurs and brown gas is generated. The generated brown gas is discharged from the brown gas discharge port 107.
  • the brown gas discharge port 107 is not connected anywhere. Actually, the brown gas discharge port 107 is a car carburetor or an electronically controlled fuel injection device. The brown gas discharged from the brown gas outlet 107 is sent to the air inlet of the carburetor or the electronically controlled fuel injection device.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating a case where the brown gas generation system 10 according to the first embodiment is mounted on an automobile.
  • the power supply device 400 is a storage battery (battery) originally mounted on the vehicle. Can be used.
  • the power supply device 400 is a general storage battery of 12 volts.
  • a 15-ampere fuse 500 for automobiles is interposed between the plus (+) side terminal of the power supply device 400 and the current control unit 200.
  • the brown gas discharge port 107 provided in the brown gas generator 100 is connected to an air intake port of a carburetor or an electronically controlled fuel injection device (herein described as a carburetor 520) by a brown gas supply pipe 510.
  • the brown gas supply pipe 510 is connected to an air supply pipe 540 connecting the air cleaner 530 of the automobile and the air intake port of the carburetor 520.
  • a switch (not shown) for starting the brown gas generation system 10 is interlocked with an ignition switch (not shown) of the automobile.
  • the brown gas generation system 10 is also started. That is, while the engine is operating, electrolysis occurs and brown gas is generated.
  • the generated brown gas is supplied from the brown gas outlet 107 through the brown gas supply pipe 510 to the carburetor 520.
  • the fuel is supplied to an engine (not shown) together with the atomized gasoline.
  • the ignition timing of the engine is slightly earlier than usual. This is because, when brown gas with a large combustion energy is mixed in atomized gasoline, the engine operates more efficiently and generates more power if it is ignited slightly earlier than the normal ignition timing. Because it can be created.
  • an automobile with a displacement of 1300 cc (referred to as a first measurement vehicle) and an 1800 cc automobile (referred to as a second measurement vehicle) in a certain automobile manufacturer (referred to as company A) and another automobile manufacturer (referred to as company A).
  • company A an automobile manufacturer
  • company A another automobile manufacturer
  • a third measurement vehicle having a displacement of 1000 cc.
  • the three automobiles (first to third measurement vehicles) used in this experiment are automobiles equipped with a gasoline engine (referred to as gasoline cars).
  • gasoline cars a state in which the brown gas generation system 10 is not mounted
  • brown gas generation system mounted a state in which the brown gas generation system 10 is mounted
  • brown gas generation system mounted a state in which the brown gas generation system 10 is mounted.
  • brown gas it is a matter of course that brown gas is being supplied to the engine.
  • the average fuel consumption when running in urban areas and traveling over long distances (total of 200 km or more) using the first measurement vehicle with “Brown gas generation system not installed” is “11.1 km” per liter of gasoline. Met.
  • the average fuel consumption when running in urban areas and traveling long distances (cumulative total of 300 km or more) using the first measurement vehicle with “Brown Gas Generation System” is “ 18.8 km ".
  • the fuel efficiency was improved by approximately 69% in the case of “equipped with a brown gas generation system” as compared with the case of “not equipped with a brown gas generation system”.
  • the average fuel consumption when running in urban areas and traveling over long distances (total of 200 km or more) with “Brown gas generation system not installed” using the second measurement vehicle is “11.7 km per liter of gasoline”. "Met.
  • the average fuel consumption when running in urban areas and traveling long distances (cumulative total of 200 km or more) using the second measurement vehicle with “Brown Gas Generation System” is “ 17.8 km ".
  • the fuel efficiency was improved by approximately 52% in the case of “with the brown gas generation system” as compared with the case of “without the brown gas generation system”.
  • CO is “0. 32 vol% "and HC were” 186 ppm ".
  • CO is “0.05 vol% "and HC was” 45 ppm ".
  • the third vehicle for measurement is “not equipped with a brown gas generation system” and the city runs and travels long distances (total of 200 km or more)
  • the average fuel consumption is “12.5 km” per liter of gasoline. Met.
  • the average fuel consumption when driving in urban areas and traveling long distances (cumulative total of 300 km or more) using the third measurement vehicle with “Brown Gas Generation System” is “ 19.3 km ".
  • the fuel efficiency was improved by approximately 54% in the case of “equipped with a brown gas generation system” as compared with the case of “not equipped with a brown gas generation system”.
  • the installation of the brown gas generation system 10 can significantly reduce the harmful substances contained in the exhaust gas.
  • the gasoline is completely burned. It is thought that it is because it burns in a close state.
  • the electrolytic solution 108 stored in the electrolytic cell 101 gradually decreases, but in an initial state, the amount of the electrolytic solution 108 in the electrolytic cell 101 is set to an appropriate level (upper limit level). ), The vehicle can travel about 1000 km.
  • the cap 105a of the electrolytic solution supply port 105 may be opened to replenish a predetermined amount from the electrolytic solution supply port 105.
  • FIG. 5 is a view for explaining the brown gas generation device 100 in the brown gas generation system 20 according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a view showing only the brown gas generator 100 extracted from FIG. 4, and a part of the brown gas generator 100 is notched and enlarged. 5, the same components as those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
  • the brown gas generation system 20 according to the second embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “brown gas generation system 20”) is also provided with a power supply device 400, a fuse 500, a current control unit 200, and the like, as in FIG. However, in FIG. 5, these components are not shown.
  • the brown gas generator 100 in the brown gas generation system 20 has an electrolyte replenishment mechanism 130 that can automatically replenish electrolyte.
  • the electrolytic solution replenishment mechanism 130 connects an auxiliary tank 131 for storing the electrolytic solution 108, an electrolytic solution discharge port 131a provided at a lower end portion of the auxiliary tank 131, and an electrolytic solution supply port 105 on the electrolytic cell 101 side. And an electrolytic solution supply pipe 132 to be used.
  • the electrolyte solution supply pipe 132 is provided so that a tip end portion 132 a thereof is a predetermined position of the electrolytic cell 101. That is, if the appropriate level (upper limit level) of the electrolyte 108 in the electrolytic cell 101 is L1, the position of the tip 132a of the electrolyte supply pipe 132 is set to be the appropriate level L1 of the electrolyte 108. deep. Further, a sufficient amount of the electrolytic solution 108 is stored in the auxiliary tank 131.
  • auxiliary tank 131 By providing such an auxiliary tank 131, when the electrolytic solution 108 in the electrolytic cell 101 decreases, the electrolytic solution naturally drops from the auxiliary tank 131 into the electrolytic cell 101, so that the electrolytic solution 108 in the electrolytic cell 101 is replenished. Is done. For this reason, the electrolytic solution 108 in the electrolytic cell 101 can always maintain the appropriate level L1. This eliminates the need for the user to worry about the amount of the electrolytic solution 108 in the electrolytic cell 101.
  • the only difference between the brown gas generation system 20 and the brown gas generation system 10 is that an electrolyte replenishment mechanism 130 is provided, and the others are the same as the brown gas generation system 10, so that fuel consumption and exhaust gas measurement results are obtained. The description of such is omitted.
  • the brown gas generation system 10 or the brown gas generation system 20 can also be mounted on a vehicle (referred to as a diesel vehicle) equipped with a diesel engine.
  • a diesel vehicle referred to as a diesel vehicle equipped with a diesel engine.
  • detailed measurement results of fuel consumption and exhaust gas are omitted, but in a diesel vehicle with a displacement of 2650cc at a certain automobile manufacturer, the case of "with brown gas generation system” and "without brown gas generation system”
  • the number of the brown gas generation devices 100 is one.
  • the displacement is several thousand cc.
  • a plurality of brown gas generators 100 (for example, three) are connected in parallel so that a current of 5 amperes flows through each of the three brown gas generators 100, and three
  • the brown gas discharged from each brown gas discharge port 107 of the brown gas generator 100 may be combined into one and supplied to the air intake port of the carburetor 520 (see FIG. 4).
  • the Brown gas generation system of the present invention is mounted on an automobile, but the Brown gas generation system of the present invention is not limited to an automobile, For example, it can be widely applied to transportation equipment such as motorcycles, buses, trucks, diesel trains, etc.) and ships using an internal combustion engine. In addition, it can be applied to construction equipment such as cranes and excavators. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to all combustion apparatuses such as household and commercial boilers, thermal power plants, and garbage incinerators.

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L'invention a pour objet un système de production de gaz de Brown qui permet l'utilisation pratique d'un dispositif de production de gaz de Brown comme dispositif de production de carburant pour un moteur de véhicule. L'invention porte sur un système de production de gaz de Brown (10) doté de : un dispositif de production de gaz de Brown (100) qui comprend une cellule életrolytique (101) pour la collecte d'une solution électrolytique ayant de l'eau comme composant principal, une anode et une cathode qui sont disposées de façon à être immergées dans la solution électrolytique et qui ont une résistance à la corrosion électrolytique et un couvercle de fermeture étanche hermétique (102) pour la fermeture étanche hermétique de la section d'ouverture de l'extrémité supérieure de la cellule électrolytique (101), ledit dispositif utilisant un dispositif source d'énergie (400) pour appliquer un courant de l'anode vers la cathode et électrolysant ainsi la solution électrolytique et produisant du gaz de Brown; et une unité de régulation de courant (200) qui régule la valeur du courant appliqué de l'anode vers la cathode afin qu'elle soit égale à une valeur prescrite.
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