WO2015080684A1

WO2015080684A1 - Pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system

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Publication number: WO2015080684A1
Application number: PCT/TR2014/000464
Authority: WO
Inventors: Onder OZKAN; Mehmet Mesut URAS
Original assignee: Ayys Muhendislik Insaat Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Priority date: 2013-11-27
Filing date: 2014-11-26
Publication date: 2015-06-04

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device and a system for producing oxygen- hydrogen (hydroxy) gases purely and separately which may be used as fuel or fuel supplement in heating devices. The pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention comprises a main water tank where distilled water is stored, a hydrogen & oxygen separating unit for hydrolysing distilled water into oxygen and hydrogen separately, which comprises a membrane between the plates located within in order to separate hydrogen and oxygen, a separator, an aqueous filter, a separating filter (dry filter), a cooling fan, a chiller/condenser/heat exchanger, a pump, an impurity retaining filter, a check valve, a hydrogen and oxygen backfire valve, a globe valve, a pneumatic valve, a safety valve, a diaphragm vacuum pump, an electronic system control unit and an electric feeding unit.

Description

PURE HYDROXY (HYDROGEN - OXYGEN) ENERGY SYSTEM

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Hydrogen gas is used in all heating systems utilising solid, liquid and gas fuels such as natural gas, gasoline, diesel oil, LPG, CNG, coal, fuel oil.

It is frequently used in homes and especially metal industry, glass industry, textile industry, yarn and textile dyehouses, food manufacturing plants, cogeneration systems, oil refineries, all machine manufacturing industries and factories using heat and heating systems, workplaces, schools, hospitals, hotels, residences, student housings and public institutions.

The present invention relates to a device and a system for producing oxygen- hydrogen (hydroxy) gases purely and separately which may be used as fuel or fuel supplement in heating devices. Since the energy generated by the system developed with the present invention is renewable, the invention may be used as a cogeneration or generator in order to improve energy efficiency and to produce energy at low cost.

In other words, the present invention relates to a device and system that produces pure oxygen and pure hydrogen gases which are used as fuel or fuel supplement instead of combustible fuels in solid, liquid or gas forms, by obtaining pure hydrogen and oxygen separately from the hydrogen and oxygen separating unit.

PRIOR ART (THE STATE-OF-THE-ART)

According to the State-of-the-Art, hydrogen gas and hydroxy gas production is a high cost energy manufacturing process. Due to this high cost, hydrogen gas by itself or hydroxy gas has not been particularly preferred in heating sector. In heating systems, mostly and particularly solid and liquid combustible materials such as LPG, coal, fuel oil are used for obtaining heat.

According to the State-of-the-Art, energy of 4.9 KWh is consumed in order to produce 1 m³ hydrogen in 1 hour. For hydrogen production, alternating current between 12 volts and 400 volts is converted into a direct current and fed to water in a reactor. Several studies are underway around the world regarding hydrogen gas production. Within the confines of current technology, system inputs are lower than system outputs in hydrogen production methods. This renders hydrogen gas production disadvantageous. For instance an energy saving as low as 600 TL may be achieved by consuming energy worth 1.000 TL. With the system developed with the current invention, the absolute opposite of this situation is realised. For instance, an energy saving of 1.800 TL may be achieved by consuming energy worth 1.000 TL. As the number of reactors is increased, the saving ratio also extends up to 100%.

Frequently used solid, liquid or gas fuels such as natural gas, coal, LPG, fuel oil, CNG are employed in heating system to generate thermal energy. In some enterprises, hydrogen is also used, though in a somewhat limited manner, since its energy (heat) is high calorie despite the fact that it is expensive. Solid fuels, especially such as coal, that are used for thermal energy generation lead to environmental pollution as well as emit neutrons and gasses that are detrimental to human health. Most importantly, they also have a significant negative effect on production costs due to their high heating (energy) cost. Monthly maintenance and repairs are performed in boiler rooms where heating energy is used, which leads to both production loss and moral and material damage.

Oxygen is required for fire or flame to burn or energy to emanate. Pure hydroxy produced by means of hydrogen and oxygen separation method is used as energy by itself. In other hydrogen production methods, hydrogen and oxygen are obtained together, which creates a tremendous risk. These risks include applying 2 hydrogen and 1 oxygen atoms to the application site with pressure during hydrogen production. Unless this is performed without pressure, backfire occurs. This, in turn, leads to a massive explosion. Material and nonmaterial suffering becomes inevitable. However, when hydrogen and oxygen are provided separately, there will be no risks such as backfire since no oxygen is present as in natural gas. Most importantly, it is possible to use pure hydrogen by itself without any natural gas or any other combustible or incendiary energy source. This is due to the fact that providing hydrogen and oxygen together leads to vaporisation.

The Pure Hydroxy Energy System is the greatest alternative energy source of the future. It is an invention which will not only end dependence on foreign energy sources but also create huge added value since it provides low-cost energy. The Pure Hydroxy Energy System is a system offering an alternative energy source that may be used individually or by adding fuel supplement in any field where energy is required such as housing, manufacturing, textile industry, glass industry, metal manufacturing, schools, hospitals, vehicles and ships. This invention is a system that may be used individually wherever energy is needed. House-type combi boilers can be operated only using hydrogen without requiring natural gas. The pure hydroxy energy system may be used for heating, steam production and energy production (electricity etc.) sectors.

As very well known, many people have manufactured this type of systems by building electrolysis devices to make easy money. The most significant feature of the system developed with the present invention that distinguishes it from such devices is that hydrogen and oxygen are separated by obtaining them through separate outlets. Pure hydrogen and oxygen output is designed depending on the system on which the invention is applied and its capacity. For instance, when oxygen and hydrogen are sent to an engine simultaneously, combustible hydrogen gas reacts with incendiary pure oxygen to generate 4 times more energy, and in time high heat leads to dentures on piston heads and deformations in valve diameter particularly in new generation engines made of aluminium alloy. For this reason, the hydrogen that is to be transferred to an engine should be pure. Another disadvantage is that gasses that are separated by means of electrolysis react under high heat, join and become water; although it turns into vapour due to high heat, the damage caused by water vapour cannot be tolerated by the vehicle and leads to corrosion. This is why pure oxygen is important.

The prior art studies related to the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention are the PCT/TR2014/000017 numbered PCT application filed on 27.01.2014 which forms the basis for the priority of the present invention and the TR 2013/13810 numbered national patent application filed directly before the Turkish Patent Institute on 27.11.2013 which forms the basis for the priority of the said PCT application. Neither document has been published at the time of filing of the present patent application.

The distinct feature of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention in comparison to the invention disclosed in the PCT/TR2014/000017 and TR 2013/13810 numbered prior art patent applications is the membrane (37) located between the plates within the reactor system. The membrane (37) separates hydrogen and oxygen forming on either side of the plate. As is known, one side of the plate produces oxygen while the other produces hydrogen during hydrogen production. The membrane (37) between the plates allows obtaining pure hydrogen and oxygen separately from the reactor.

In the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention, it is ensured that hydrogen and oxygen separation system runs in a much safer manner. Although no storage is present, the prior art applications create a serious risk since pure oxygen and pure hydrogen coexist. There is a risk of explosion in case of a little spark in prior art applications regardless of the safety measures taken. Since hydrogen and oxygen are divided and do not coexist in the system developed with the present invention the risk is minimised. The fields of use for the system disclosed in the unpublished applications which form the basis for the priority rights of the present invention do not change in the application and use of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention. The only difference is that the system operates in a much safer manner owing to the membrane (37) provided.

AIMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INVENTION

The following are aimed in the development of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to the present system:

• Obtaining particularly low-cost pure hydrogen and oxygen gases separately which may be used as fuel or fuel supplement,

· Developing a system that allows using the hydroxy gas produced as fuel or fuel

supplement.

The development of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system with the present invention aims at producing particularly low cost pure hydroxy gas that may be used as fuel or fuel supplement and a system for using obtained hydroxy gas as fuel or fuel supplement. What is achieved here is a new method for pure hydroxy gas production. This new production method is very different, very low-cost and much safer compared to prior applications.

By using the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention, combustion efficiency may be improved up to 100% in heating systems or systems involve combustion incorporating the system, since full combustion is achieved. By this means, fuel used in the system burns fully and, thus, fuel saving is accomplished. In factories consuming vapour, boilers continuously consume energy in case vapour is insufficient. When the pure hydroxy energy system is implemented, the system recovers in a short period of time due to increased combustion efficiency of fuel and full combustion; a system originally increasing from 0 to 8 bars in 1 hour, reaches 8 bars from 0 in 40 minutes with hydroxy fuel supplement. DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

The figures prepared for a better explanation of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention are enclosed herewith. The corresponding descriptions of the figures are as follows.

Figure 1- A schematic view of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system Figure 2- A schematic view of the pure hydrogen & oxygen separating unit (hydroxy production unit - reactor)

DEFINITIONS OF FEATURES/ELEMENTS/PARTS IN THE FIGURES

The elements included in the figures prepared for a better explanation of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention are enumerated individually. The corresponding definitions of the numbers are as follows.

1) main water tank (distilled water)

2) pure hydrogen & oxygen separating unit (hydroxy production unit - reactor)

3) separator

4) aqueous filter

5) separating filter (dry filter)

6) cooling fan

7) chiller/condenser/heat exchanger

8) flow detector

9) liquid flow meter

10) pump

1 1) impurity retaining filter

12) solenoid valve

13) manometer

14) electronic pressure transmitter

15) check valve

16) thermometer

17) liquid level switch

18) liquid level indicator

19) gas flow meter 20 hydrogen & oxygen backfire valve

21 globe valve

22 pneumatic valve

23 electronic system control unit

24 electric feeding unit

25 safety valve

26 diaphragm vacuum pump

27 energy inlet (reactor energy inlet - )

28 energy inlet (reactor energy inlet + )

29 burner

30 side cover

31 gasket

32 (+) and (-) plates (same plates for + and - connections)

33 intermediate plate

34 oxy hydrogen outlet

35 distilled water inlet

36 Gas detector

37 Membrane

38 Oxygen outlet

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The elements of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention and their functions are defined as follows.

A main water tank (1) in which distilled water that is to be hydrolysed into oxygen and hydrogen is stored,

A hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) for hydrolysing distilled water into oxygen and hydrogen,

A separator (3) for separating hydrogen gas from water leaving the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2),

An aqueous filter (4) containing distilled water that cleans and distils the hydrogen gas from the separator by passing it through water,

A separating filter/dry filter (5) that filters water vapour and particles in the pure hydrogen that has passed through the aqueous filter (4),

A cooling fan (6) that cools the gas and chemical water that pass through the pipes inside the chiller, ,

A chiller/condenser/heat exchanger (7) that cools the water,

A flow detector (8) transmitting an electrical signal regarding whether a fluid passes through it or not,

A liquid flow meter (9) that electrically transmits the per minute and hour amount of fluid liquid passing through it,

A pump (10) for liquid transfer,

An impurity retaining filter (11) that retains impurities and particles in the liquid, • A solenoid valve (12) that allows or prevents passage of gas or liquid fluid,

• A manometer (13) that indicates the pressure,

• An electronic pressure transmitter (14) that, in case of any danger, translates the pressure into an electric signal and transmits it to the control unit,

· A check valve (15) ensuring one-way flow,

• A thermometer (16) transmitting the liquid's temperature to the control unit as an electrical,

• A liquid level switch (17) that ensures the liquid's control level,

• A liquid level indicator (18) allows the liquid to be observed,

· A gas flow meter (19) that indicates the per minute and hour amount of gas passing through it and translates it into an electrical signal to transmit to the control unit,

• A hydrogen & oxygen backfire valve (20) that prevents backfire in case of a danger and protects the system,

• A globe valve (21) for manually opening and closing the fluid's path,

· A pneumatic valve (22) for opening and closing the fluid's path by means of air,

• An electronic system control unit (23) that controls the system and maintains it at the desired level by means of an automation system, counteracts against dangers from within or outside the system and provides fully automatic and advanced security control; further comprising an electronic control panel,

· An electric feeding unit (24) that provides the energy required by the system,

• A safety valve (25) that discharges the pressure in the tank in case of danger,

• A diaphragm vacuum pump (26) that ensures that the oxy hydrogen gas reaches the fuel system in a stable manner,

• A (-) energy inlet (27) of the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2),

· A (+) energy inlet (28) of the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2),

• boiler (29),

• A side cover (30) of the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2),

• Gaskets (31) spacing the plates located in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2),

• Plates (32) located in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2),

· intermediate plates (33) located in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) that provide voltage regulation,

• A hydrogen outlet (34) of the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2),

• A distilled water inlet (35) of the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2),

• A membrane (37),

· An oxygen outlet (38). The pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention comprises the following as its main elements:

• A main water tank (1) in which distilled water that is to be hydrolysed into oxygen and hydrogen is stored,

· A hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) for hydrolysing distilled water into oxygen and hydrogen,

• A separator (3) for separating hydrogen gas from water leaving the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2),

• An aqueous filter (4) containing distilled water that cleans and distils the hydrogen gas from the separator by passing it through water,

• A separating filter/dry filter (5) that filters water vapour and particles in the pure hydrogen that has passed through the aqueous filter,

• A cooling fan (6) that cools the gas and chemical water that pass through the pipes inside the chiller, ,

· A chiller/condenser/heat exchanger (7) that cools the water,

• A pump (10) for liquid transfer,

• An impurity retaining filter (1 1) that retains impurities and particles in the liquid,

• A check valve (15) ensuring one-way flow,

• A globe valve (21) for manually opening and closing the fluid's path,

• A pneumatic valve (22) for opening and closing the fluid's path by means of air,

• A diaphragm vacuum pump (26) that ensures that the oxy hydrogen gas reaches the fuel system in a stable manner, and

• An electronic system control unit (23) that controls the system by means of an automation system and maintains it at the desired level and that also comprises an electronic control panel installed against dangers from within or outside the system that provides fully automatic and advanced security control,

· PLC software for controlling the pneumatic valve (22), the solenoid valves (12), the electric feeding unit (24), the electronic pressure transmitter (14), the thermometers (16), the liquid level switches (17), the flow meters (9 and 19), the pump (10), the chiller/condenser/heat exchanger (7) unit, and flow detector (8) elements operating in the system,

· An electronic system control unit (23) that controls the system and maintains it at the desired level by means of an automation system, counteracts against dangers from within or outside the system and provides fully automatic and advanced security control; further comprising an electronic control panel and an analyser measuring and displaying electric consumption values of the system,

• An electric feeding unit (24) that provides the energy required by the system,

• A membrane (37). The hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention comprises the following as its main elements.

• Side cover (30),

• Gaskets (31),

· (+) and (-) plates (same plates for + and - connections) (32)

• intermediate plates (33)

• A hydrogen outlet (34)

• A distilled water inlet (35)

• A membrane (37)

· An oxygen outlet (38)

In the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention, a side cover (30) is provided on either side. Elements are lined from one side to the other in the form of a gasket (31), a (+) and (-) plate (32), a gasket (31), membrane (37), a gasket (31), an intermediate plate (33), a gasket (31), membrane (37), a gasket (31), an intermediate plate (33), a gasket (31), membrane (37), a gasket (31), a (+) and (-) plate (32), and a gasket (31). The number of gasket (31), membrane (37), gasket (31), intermediate plate (33) arrangements may increase or decrease depending on the voltage fed.

On the side cover (30) a hydroxy outlet (34) and an oxygen outlet (38) are provided. On the lower section of the side cover (30) a distilled water inlet (35) is provided.

The electronic control unit (23) of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention comprises the following as its main elements.

• A flow detector (8) transmitting an electrical signal regarding whether a fluid passes through it or not,

• A liquid flow meter (9) that electrically transmits the per minute and hour amount of fluid liquid passing through it, A solenoid valve (12) that allows or prevents passage of gas or liquid fluid,

A manometer (13) that indicates the pressure,

An electronic pressure transmitter (14) that, in case of any danger, translates the pressure into an electric signal and transmits it to the control unit,

A thermometer (16) transmitting the liquid's temperature to the control unit as an electrical,

A liquid level switch (17) that ensures the liquid's control level,

A liquid level indicator (18) allows the liquid to be observed,

A gas flow meter (19) that indicates the per minute and hour amount of gas passing through it and translates it into an electrical signal to transmit to the control unit, An electric feeding unit (24) that provides the energy required by the system.

OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM AND THE FIELDS OF APPLICATION

In the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention, water received from the main water tank (1) firstly enters the separator (3). The control level of the water in the separator (3) is maintained at the desired level by means of floats. Furthermore, a globe valve (21), an impurity retaining filter (11), a pump (10), a solenoid valve (1) and a check valve (15) are provided along the fixture from the main water tank (1) to the separator (3). The water in the separator (3) is transferred to the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) by means of the pump (10). As it proceeds along, water passes through equipment such as the impurity retaining filter (1 1), the pump (10), the cooling fan (6) and the chiller/condenser/heat exchanger (7), the flow detector (8), the check valve (15), the liquid flow meter (9) and the thermometer (16) located on the same fixture and enters the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2). Once entered the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2), water is hydrolysed into its atoms, that is, into hydrogen and oxygen gas by electrifying. Hydrogen and oxygen gas exits the oxygen and hydrogen outlet lines (34 and 38) of the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) together with an amount of water and re-enter the separator (3). Because, it is possible that a little amount of water may also come out along with hydrogen and oxygen gas. For this reason, water coming out together with hydrogen and oxygen gas is separated in the separator (3). Only oxygen and hydrogen gas is released from the separator's (3) output line. Then, hydrogen and oxygen gas coming out of the separator (3) enters the filter called the primary aqueous filter (4). The reason behind using and aqueous filter (4) is that the aqueous filter contains water. The hydrogen and oxygen gas from the separator's (3) output line enters the aqueous filter (4) through the connection located at the entry section and moves on to the bottom section of the aqueous filter (4) via the connection within. The hydrogen and oxygen gas thus exits from the aqueous filter's bottom section. This ensures that the hydrogen and oxygen gas passes through water, by means of which impurities in the gas are retained and a high level of safety is provided since in case of a danger, that is a backfire, flames could not penetrate water. Moreover, the gas' purity will also be improved.

The hydrogen and oxygen gas from the aqueous filter (4) enters the separating filter/dry filter (5). The separating filter/dry filter (5) removes moisture from the hydrogen and oxygen gas that passes through it. That is, it further purifies hydrogen and oxygen gas.

The function of the aqueous filters (4) included in the system is the same as one another. Similarly, the function of the separating filters (dry filters) (5) is the same as one another.

The hydrogen and oxygen gas that has lastly come out of the separating filter (dry filter) (5) passes through the electronic pressure transmitter (14). Thus, system pressure is automatically checked. Having passed through the pressure transmitter (14), the hydrogen and oxygen gas then enters the diaphragm vacuum pump (26). The hydrogen and oxygen gas enters the pneumatic valve (22) after exiting the diaphragm vacuum pump (26). Subsequently, the hydrogen and oxygen gas passes through the globe valve (21) and proceeds towards the hydrogen and oxygen backfire valve (20). The hydrogen and oxygen gas exits the hydrogen and oxygen backfire valve (20) and passes through the gas flow meter (19) to enter the boiler (29). Fuel's combustion efficiency is improved. Thus, 100% more efficient combustion and saving are obtained.

In the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention, platinum plates, titanium, stainless chrome plates and stainless chrome pipes (such as 304, 303, 316, 316L, 310), titanium, chrome plates are used as (+) and (-) plates (32) in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (hydroxy production unit - reactor) (2) that hydrolyses the water in the main water tank (distilled water tank) (1) into hydrogen and oxygen gas. The thickness of chrome plates is in the range of 0.5 mm and 10 mm and preferably perforated plates are used. The distance between plates used in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) is between 1 mm and 9 mm. While the plate that is to be used in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (hydroxy production unit - reactor) (2) may be square, rectangular or elliptical having a width and length varying between 10 cm and 250 cm, it may also be cut circularly in various sizes having various diameters ranging between 10 cm and 250 cm. In order to provide space between plates in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2), gaskets (31) or O-rings that are square, circular, or cylindrical depending on the form of the plate are placed.

The intermediate plates (33) located in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention also have a thickness of 0.5 to 10 mm and are preferably made of perforated plates. Platinum plates, titanium, stainless chrome plates and stainless chrome pipes (such as 304, 303, 316, 316L, 310), chrome and steel plates are used as intermediate plates (33).

Digital electric current fed from the electric feeding unit (24) to the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) varies between 50 amperes and 5,000 amperes depending on the size of the system. Alternating current (AC) of 12 volts to 400 volts that is to be fed to the system is firstly converted into direct current (DC) and then fed in the range of 250 hz to 30 khz, in the form of pulsed voltage and square wave depending on the reactor's capacity and the amount of hydroxy gas to be produced.

Energy required by the system is provided by the electric feeding unit (24).

The electronic system control unit (23) of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention for controlling and operating the system comprises the following as main elements.

The electronic control unit (23) of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention controls the system and maintains it at the desired level by means of an automation system, takes measures against dangers from within or outside the system and provides fully automatic and advanced security control and comprises

• PLC software for controlling the pneumatic valve (22), the solenoid valves (12), the electric feeding unit (24), the electronic pressure transmitter (14), the thermometers (16), the liquid level switches (17), the flow meters (9 and 19), the pump (10), the chiller/condenser/heat exchanger (7) unit, and flow detector (8) elements operating in the system,

• An ANALYSER measuring and displaying electric consumption values of the system. It is ensured that the system is operated in a controlled manner by providing coordination according to the system that is to be applied, by means of the electronic system control unit (23) included in the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention. The amount of electricity consumed, the amount of gas used, pressure quantity, heat values are measured and recorded; the system is controlled via the digital display and it is ensured that the system controls itself by taking safety measures against any danger with the help of the electronic system control unit (23) installed in the system. In case of any error in the system, the control unit may send a notice via SMS. The system may also go into a protect mode automatically against any danger that may occur in the system.

Since hydrogen is not stored in the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention, the system does not pose any danger. The system is operated as needed. As the need is satisfied, the system automatically shuts down.

Hydrogen gas is not a poisonous gas unlike natural gas or LPG. Many fatal cases have been caused by poisoning by gases such as natural gas and LPG. Especially natural gas that is widely used today lead to deaths without a chance to notice since it is colourless and odourless. Hydrogen and oxygen gas produced by the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy machine, on contrary to poisoning, is used even in the health sector.

Owing to the gas detector (36) installed in the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention, the system automatically alerts audio- visually and halts gas production in case of leakage. CE and ISO certified materials are used in the manufacturing of the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy machine. All security and work safety precautions are taken for proper operation of the system.

THE INVENTION' S FIELD OF APPLICATION/USE

There are several fields in which the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention is used. For instance, when used in vehicles, it achieved 25% to 47% fuel saving, reduces exhaust emission rate down to zero and does not release any chemicals that are harmful to the environment. The pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention may also be applied to vehicles. The hydroxy fuel supplement system according to the invention is mounted to the suction manifold inlet of the vehicle depending on the vehicle's engine size and horsepower and operated by introducing an injection system. The pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention is also used in furnaces and ovens used in houses and cafeterias. The working principle involves introducing an auxiliary pipe to the combustible gas line to the furnace (oven) to gain an efficiency of 60% to 99% for combustion in the furnace (oven).

A high efficiency is gained in boilers incorporating the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention. The pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention may also be employed in generators that are used for electricity production. The system may be run by feeding pure oxygen and hydrogen to the generator's fuel suction manifold inlet and introducing an injection system. Briefly, the pure oxygen and hydrogen energy system can be used in any system where combustion takes place.

The problem of hazardous gases released from industrial plants would be resolved with the pure oxygen and hydrogen energy system. The pure oxygen and hydrogen energy system is an environmentally friendly machine.

The pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention decreases emission values down to around 0 since it ensures full combustion when used with other fuels. The pure oxygen and hydrogen energy system increases efficiency and the calorie value of the fuel. It provides inexpensive energy. It reduces energy costs for competitiveness. It enhances production performance since it ensures full combustion and heating. Hydrogen is a powerful and efficient source of energy when it is used in pure form in the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention. 1 m³ pure hydrogen generates energy that is the equivalent of 2.1 m³ natural gas. In the system developed with the present invention, the amount of hydrogen received from the hydrogen electrolysis converters that are used in vehicles and transferred to combustion chambers through an air filter are at minimum levels.

MEASUREMENT OF SAVINGS PROVIDED BY TE INVENTION ACCORDING TO FIELDS OF USE Boiler measurements

The firms where the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention was installed and its efficiency and savings were tested are Belice Kimya San.ve Tic.A.§., Gurbasak Bulgur A.§. and Giirteks San.ve Tic.A.§. located in Gaziantep, Turkey. The system was installed in the factories of these companies and trials and tests were conducted. Daily-weekly-monthly natural gas consumption rates were determined prior to the trials and tests. After the installation of the hydroxy fuel supplement machine developed with the present invention in the system, the system was operated again under the same conditions to compare monthly, weekly and daily consumption rates. According to the obtained measurements and consumption rates, it has been determined that a fuel saving of 25% to %60 was achieved by applying the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention.

Vehicle tests and trials

The pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention was installed in vehicles with 12,000 cc, 2,000 cc and 1,600 cc engines and tests and trials were conducted. In the trials, an entry connection was made to the suction manifold of the vehicle from the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system that was installed in the engine section of the vehicle and fuel consumption was tested. The daily distance travelled and fuel consumption amounts by the vehicle without the system were determined, and tests were performed under the same conditions with the system activated. According to the tests and trials, a fuel saving of 43% was achieved in a Diesel 12,000 cc 1840 Mercedes Benz lorry. In 2.000 cc and 1.600 cc gasoline and LPG vehicles savings of 25% to 47% were obtained.

Generator tests and trials

Oxygen and hydrogen gas obtained by the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention is fed through the suction manifold of a generator's gasoline or diesel engine. The amount of fuel consumed and electricity produced by the generator in one hour without energy system were determined. Then, the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention was activated and fuel consumption and electric production rates were compared. As a result of the comparison, it has been determined that a fuel saving of 25% to 35% was achieved. The tested generator was a Honda 5.5 KW gasoline generator. Combi boiler and oven tests and trials

The pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention is operationalised by connecting to the gas inlet line via an auxiliary pipe fixture to LPG and natural gas combi boilers and ovens. According to the tests and trials conducted, it yields 60% to 99% saving. It has been determined that as the number of hydrogen & oxygen separating units (2) increase, the efficiency and saving percentage also increases accordingly.

In the pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system developed with the present invention, for instance, the amount generated by the hydrogen converter operating in a 150 cc engine at maximum amperage (60 amp) is 4 m³ per hour. However, the amperage range used in such vehicles is 2 to 10 amperes, which translates into hydrogen production at very small amounts when divided by momentary combustion rate.

The system does not work on the principle that the more hydrogen, the more fuel saving. It is operated in such a manner that it is within the air combustion rates which are predetermined for each vehicle, that is, at an amperage value that is closest to the 1/13 combustion rate.

Since there is no instrument to perform such measurement, this rate is determined on the basis of prior installations or, for a vehicle on which installation will be performed for the first time, by monitoring at an approximate rate and amperage adjustment. Each litre of fuel burns at one hundred percent as hydrogen reaches the combustion chamber. Diesel engines with the latest technology provide 72% combustion, while gasoline engines provide 85%. Hydrogen provides saving by fully burning fuel that becomes emission waste at approximately 30 % in diesel engines and 15% gasoline engines. Full combustion of fuel in an engine means maximum performance from the engine which affects horse power at 35%. Traction of the vehicle improves owing to the increased performance; the engine reaches same speeds at lower rpms.

This is another case of saving. Furthermore, since hydrogen itself is a fuel, it affects the fuel coefficient in vehicles and acts as a secondary fuel source.

What does happen when hydrogen burns together with the fuel in the engine? The octane number is important particularly in gasoline engines. When you use 98 octane gasoline in an engine designed for 95 octanes, the vehicle's performance drops since the engine designed for 95 octane will have difficulty in burning 98 octane gasoline; since combustion is problematic combustion occurs at lower rates and fuel consumption increases.

Full combustion will eliminate such erroneous uses irrespective of diesel or gasoline it achieves full performance. The octane number of hydrogen is 110. It compensates the disadvantage caused by the high octane number by increasing gasoline's flame speed of 1/25 to 1/250 and prevents knocking.

What creates damage in vehicles during gas use, particularly gasoline vehicles, is that gas fuels are dry and do not provide lubrication in the engine. When hydrogen fuel is used in pure form and sent to the engine at suitable amounts according to air suction rate, there will be no abrasion problem since fuel used in the engine will continue performing its usual lubricating function. Another advantage of hydrogen with regards to abrasion is that it stabilises maximum engine heat due to its low-heat combustion property, keeps the expansion ratio at a low value and prolongs engine life. The fact that the system developed with the present invention works at low amperage is important since it does not exert extra load on the vehicle's alternator and wear the battery down. The maximum operating amperage for our largest device is 10 ampers which is not high for a vehicle. It is very well known that the more load exerted on an alternator, the more fuel it consumes. The system provides at least 15% to 60% saving in vehicles depending on the engine and cylinder volume, zero exhaust emission and horse power increase of approximately 30% to 40%.

According to the measurements conducted with the pure hydroxy fuel system, LPG usage is 35 litres per 100 km and gasoline consumption was 27 litres per 100 km after LPG was deactivated. After the installation of the hydrogen system, an average value of 12.4 litres per 100 km with hydrogen + gasoline was obtained. The fuel usage reduced by a rate of around 50%.

One of the most important causes behind traffic accidents is sleeping while driving. With this system, as hydrogen is sent to the vehicle's engine and oxygen to the ventilation, one may benefit from a few advantageous effects of breathing oxygen on health. The most important one of those is the energy increase in the body. Moreover, a sense of refreshment, feeling mentally alert, a decrease in toxin related headaches and a decline in stress levels are further positive effects.

Claims

1- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system, characterised by comprising the following as main elements:

• A hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) for hydrolysing distilled water into oxygen and hydrogen separately, which comprises a membrane (37) between the plates located within in order to separate hydrogen and oxygen,

• A separating filter (dry filter) (5) that filters water vapour and particles in the pure hydrogen that has passed through the aqueous filter (4),

• A chiller/condenser/heat exchanger (7) that cools the water,

• A pump (10) for liquid transfer,

• A check valve (15) ensuring one-way flow,

• A globe valve (21) for manually opening and closing the fluid's path,

• An electronic system control unit (23) that controls the system and maintains it at the desired level by means of an automation system, counteracts against dangers from within or outside the system and provides fully automatic and advanced security control; comprising PLC software for controlling the pneumatic valve (22), the solenoid valves (12), the electric feeding unit (24), the electronic pressure transmitter (14), the thermometers (16), the liquid level switches (17), the flow meters (9 and 19), the pump (10), the chiller/condenser/heat exchanger (7) unit, and flow detector (8) elements operating in the system, an electronic control panel and an analyser measuring and displaying electric consumption values of the system,

• An electric feeding unit (24) that provides the energy required by the system. 2- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claim 1, characterised in that the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) for hydrolysing distilled water into oxygen and hydrogen comprises the following as main elements:

• Side cover (30),

• Gaskets (31),

• (+) and (-) plates (32)

• intermediate plates (33)

• hydrogen outlet (34)

• water inlet (35)

• membrane (37)

• oxygen outlet (38).

3- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claim 1, characterised in that the electronic system control unit (23) that controls the system and maintains it at the desired level by means of an automation system, counteracts against dangers from within or outside the system and provides fully automatic and advanced security control and comprises an electronic control panel comprises the following as main elements:

• A liquid flow meter (9) that electrically transmits the per minute and hour amount of fluid liquid passing through it,

• A solenoid valve (12) that allows or prevents passage of gas or liquid fluid,

• A manometer (13) that indicates the pressure,

• A liquid level switch (17) that ensures the liquid's control level,

• A liquid level indicator (18) allows the liquid to be observed,

• A gas flow meter (19) that indicates the per minute and hour amount of gas passing through it and translates it into an electrical signal to transmit to the control unit,

• An electric feeding unit (24) that provides the energy required by the system. 4- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that a side cover (30) is provided on either side of the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) and the elements are lined from one side to the other in the form of a gasket (31), a (+) and (-) plate (32), a gasket (31), membrane (37), a gasket

(31) , an intermediate plate (33), a gasket (31), membrane (37), a gasket (31), an intermediate plate (33), a gasket (31), membrane (37), a gasket (31), a (+) and (-) plate

(32) , and a gasket (31).

5- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the number of gasket (31), membrane (37), gasket (31), intermediate plate (33) arrangements may increase or decrease depending on the voltage fed.

6- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2), a hydrogen outlet (34) and an oxygen outlet (38) are provided and a distilled water inlet (35) is provided on the lower section of the side cover (30).

7- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the plates (32) in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) are platinum plates, titanium, stainless chrome plates and stainless chrome pipes (such as 304, 303, 316, 316L, 310), titanium, chrome, steel plates.

8- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that; the thickness of chrome plates is in the range of 0.5 mm and 10 mm and they are preferably perforated plates.

9- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, Characterised in that; the distance between the plates in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) is between 1 mm and 9 mm.

10- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that; the plate in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) is square, rectangular or elliptical having a width and length varying between 10 cm and 250 cm or circular having a diameter varying between 10 cm and 250 cm.

1 1- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that; in order to provide space between plates in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2), gaskets (31) or O-rings that are square, circular, or cylindrical depending on the form of the plate are placed.

12- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that; the intermediate plates (33) in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) have a thickness of 0.5 to 10 mm and are preferably perforated plates.

13- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that; the intermediate plates (33) in the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) are platinum plates, titanium, stainless chrome plates and stainless chrome pipes (such as 304, 303, 316, 316L, 310), chrome, steel plates.

14- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that; the digital electric current fed from the electric feeding unit (24) to the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) is between 50 amperes and 5,000 amperes depending on the size of the system.

15- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that; for the digital electric current fed from the electric feeding unit

(24) to the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2), alternating current (AC) electricity of 12 volts to 400 volts is firstly converted into direct current (DC) and then fed in the range of 250 hz to 30 khz, in the form of pulsed voltage and square wave depending on the reactor's capacity and the amount of hydroxy gas to be produced.

16- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1 or 3, characterised in that; the electronic system control unit (23) comprises

• An analyser measuring and displaying electric consumption values of the system, and

• A gas detector (36). 17- A pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system according to Claims 1,2 or 3, characterised in that; water received from the main water tank (1) in the h pure hydroxy (hydrogen - oxygen) energy system firstly enters the separator (3); the control level of the water in the separator (3) is maintained at the desired level by means of floats; the water in the separator (3) is transferred to the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) by means of the pump (10); the water passes through the impurity retaining filter (11), the pump (10), the cooling fan (6) and the chiller/condenser/heat exchanger (7), the flow detector (8), the check valve (15), the liquid flow meter (9) and the thermometer (16) located on the same fixture and enters the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2); once entered the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2), water is hydrolysed into its atoms, that is, into hydrogen and oxygen gas by electrifying; hydrogen and oxygen gas exits the hydrogen and oxygen outlet lines (34 and 38) of the hydrogen & oxygen hydrolysis unit (2) together with an amount of water and re-enters the separator (3); water coming out together with hydrogen and oxygen gas is separated in the separator (3); hydrogen and oxygen gas coming out of the separator (3) enters the primary aqueous filter (4) and moves on to the bottom section of the aqueous filter (4); the hydrogen and oxygen gas from the aqueous filter (4) enters the separating filter (dry filter) (5); the separating filter (dry filter) (5) removes moisture from the hydrogen and oxygen gas that passes through it and further purifies the hydrogen and oxygen gas; the hydrogen and oxygen gas lastly coming out of the separating filter (dry filter) (5) passes through the electronic pressure transmitter (14), so that, system pressure is automatically checked; Having passed through the electronic pressure transmitter (14), the hydrogen and oxygen gas enters the diaphragm vacuum pump (26); the hydrogen and oxygen gas enters the pneumatic valve (22) after exiting the diaphragm vacuum pump (26); subsequently, the hydrogen and oxygen gas passes through the globe valve (21) and proceeds towards the hydrogen and oxygen backfire valve (20); the hydrogen and oxygen gas exits the hydrogen and oxygen backfire valve (20) and passes through the gas flow meter (19) to enter the boiler (29) so that fuel supplement is performed.