WO2014021791A1

WO2014021791A1 - Hydrogen production tank

Info

Publication number: WO2014021791A1
Application number: PCT/TH2012/000028
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sukij Tridsadeerak
Original assignee: Sukij Tridsadeerak
Priority date: 2012-08-01
Filing date: 2012-08-01
Publication date: 2014-02-06

Abstract

Hydrogen is found in many forms in nature and we can make use of it in many ways. It can be controlled and produced from water and create an alternate clean energy to reduce C0₂and CO emission from fossil fuel combustion and helps yields global warming crisis.

Description

INVENTION DETAIL

Title of Invention

HYDROGEN PRODUCTION TANK

Related Field

Electrical Engineering, Physics Scientific Background

From Yull Brown's electrolysis technique or Brown gas, an equipment containing electrolyte solution and flowing electric current can generate a reaction that produce hydrogen gas. Invention characteristics and Vision

The goal of the invention is to produce hydrogen gas to use with regular fuel and reduce C0₂ and CO emission from combustion process. In order to produce adequate hydrogen gas we need a constant DC current:, 3 magnets positioned in a triangular pyramid shape in an oval cylinder shaped .hydrogen producing tank containing the electrolyte solution. The oval shaped tank, cell plates, magnets, and DC current will create the magnetic field inside the tank and helps catalyzing the reaction. Since the invention does not need high electric current, but requires constant DC current, the current passing through will be more stable.

The stainless steel oval cylinder shaped tank has 4-5 holders at the bottom for tightening it with a structure. A stainless steel pipe is connected to the bottom of the tank and goes up along the side up to the top edge of the tank. The top of the pipe contains a braid for connecting a water sensor. The pipe is connected to another pipe which is 9 cm. taller than the tank and contains a lid for refilling electrolyte solution. Both pipes are connected to the top of the side of the tank so the air inside the tank can escape when refilling the electrolyte solution. The spherical oval tank lid contains 5 holes for installing cathode shaft, anode shaft, neutral shaft, and hydrogen gas pipe connector.

Detail design of the Invention

See Fig.l, the hydrogen production tank contains a stainless steel, oval cylinder shaped tank (1). The bottom of the tank is sealed with oval stainless steel plate and contains 4-5 holders (9) for tightening the tank to a flat surface. The tank main purposes are holding electrolyte solution, separating hydrogen gas, allowing negative current to run through, and supplying DC current. The oval shape is designed to reduce the flow obstruction when the constant electric current runs through electrolyte solution and efficiently separate the hydrogen gas.

The lid (10) is made from spherical oval stainless steel in the same size as the tank. The top of the lid contains 5 holes for installing cathode shaft (5), anode shaft (3), neutral shaft (4), and hydrogen pipe connector (6).

The hydrogen pipe connector is a stainless steel connector with inside braiding. It connects to the tank lid and leads the hydrogen gas produced into the hydrogen pipe (11) and into the engine combustion chamber.

Neutral shaft (4) is a stainless steel shaft for balancing the electrical current in the nodes while the DC current from DC power supply varies, depending on the alternator.

Anode shaft (3) is a stainless steel shaft for supplying positive charge current from a DC power supply to the tank and holding the cell plate.

Cathode shaft (5) is a stainless steel shaft for supplying negative charge current from a

DC power supply to the tank.

Hydrogen gas pipe (11) is a Teflon pipe for the produced hydrogen gas to flow through to the engine combustion chamber.

Refilling pipe and electrolyte solution meter pipe (2) are connecting stainless steel pipes. The pipes allow electrolyte solution and air to flow through. The electrolyte solution meter pipe is connected to the bottom of the tank and the top of the pipe contains a braid for connecting a meter. The refilling pipe is connected to the side of the tank, 5 cm. down from the top edge of the tank. It's also connected to the electrolyte solution meter pipe to let the air escape, when the electrolyte solution level decreases. The top of the pipe is 5 cm. taller than the tank lid and contains its own lid. ^■

Permanent magnets (7) are completely covered with stainless steel case to prevent corrosion by electrolyte solution and prolong the magnet life. They are installed on the inside of the tank, in between the cell plates in the shape of a triangular pyramid.

Figure 2 shows the hydrogen producing set containing stainless steel oval cell plates and stainless steel anode shafts (3). The anode shafts are connected to the lid (10) and the bottom of the shafts are connected to 2 cell plates (7) with permanent magnets (8) in between the plates.

The holes on the cell plates are positioned as in figure 3. Draw 2 circles to find the center of anode shafts (3) and drill the holes to attach the shafts with the cell plates. From the holes for anode shafts, create 2 big and 2 small 5 pointed stars (B and A) within the cell plates. Drill the holes at the pointed tip of the stars to create 10 holes at the tip of the small stars (A1-A10) and 10 holes at the tip of the big stars (B 1 -B 10) .

From the edge of the oval cell plates, move in a little and drill 16 holes around the cell plates as shown in figure 3 (CI -CI 6).

The holes (A1-A10, B1-B10, and C1-C16) on the oval cell plates and the magnets (7) in between the cell plates will help create the electromagnetic field while the DC power supply supplies electric current to the electrolyte solution.

The electric and magnetic field (EMF) is the imaginary line drawn to show the area and intensity of the force between objects with different voltage, this field is called electric field. The electric field occurs around an object with electric current passing through and called magnetic field. In the case where both fields are mentioned, the fields are called EMFs or Electromagnetic Field.

The holes, on the cell plates allow electrolyte solution to flow through and constantly create the difference in voltage.

Integrating electromagnetic field to electrolysis process increases the amount of hydrogen gas produced. The electromagnetic field helps increase the electric current in the hydrogen separation process and acts similarly to a DC power supply.

Installing the permanent magnet in the triangular pyramid shape produces the electromagnetic field and helps creating latent electrical energy. The installment of permanent magnets inside the hydrogen production tank is a method to increase hydrogen gas produced. It can be said that the electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy in the form of latent energy.

Electrolysis is the process of passing DC current into electrolyte solution and creates a chemical reaction, resulting in water and energy. When a DC power supply supplies the current through electrolyte solution inside the hydrogen production tank, the hydrogen separation equipments and DC power supply (ie. Alternator) will create a reaction that causes hydrogen to separate from electrolyte solution. Once the hydrogen gas is produced, the electrolysis process is completed. Brief Description of Figure 1, 2, 3

Figure 1 A picture of the Hydrogen Production Tank and how the shafts, lid, and holders are connected and positioned.

Figure 2 Shows how cell plates and the magnets are connected to the shafts

Figure 3 Shows the ceH plates and the holes positions

Figure 4 Shows how the shafts are connected to the spherical oval lid

Figure 5 Shows the electrolyte solution refilling pipe which connects to the top edge of the tank and the electrolyte solution meter pipe which also connects to the bottom of the tank -

Best Manufacturing Method

The Hydrogen Production Tank should be manufactured as described above.

Claims

1. The oval cylinder shaped Hydrogen Production Tank

2. Refer to [1], the electrolyser or the hydrogen production tank is the tool and equipment to produce hydrogen gas. The tank is made from oval cylinder shape stainless steel. The lid is made from spherical oval stainless steel and positioned on top of the tank. The top of the lid contains 5 holes for installing anode shafts, cathode shaft, neutral shaft, and hydrogen pipe connector. The bottom of the tank is sealed with stainless steel plate. A stainless steel pipe is connected to the bottom of the side of the tank; the top of this pipe contains a braid for connecting an electrolyte solution meter. The bottom of electrolyte solution refilling pipe is connected to the top edge of the tank and the electrolyte solution meter pipe; the top of electrolyte solution refilling pipe is 9 cm. taller than the lid and contains its own lid.

3. The cell plates are made from oval stainless steel plate with holes drilled on the tip of the 5 pointed stars shape and around the edge of the cell plates. (Fig.3)

4. Permanent magnets catalyze the chemical reaction with the electromagnetic field. The magnets are completely covered in stainless steel cases, and are positioned in a triangular pyramid shape in between the cell plates.

5. The neutral shaft is made from stainless steel shaft and attaches to the lid.

6. The tank contains 4-5 holders for holding it down to a structure.

6.1 Stainless steel, cylinder shaped, Hydrogen gas separation chamber with 2 holders at the bottom of the tank. The chamber contains electrolyte solution and allows negative current to pass through.

6.2 Stainless steel, spherical shaped, Hydrogen gas separation chamber lid. The top of the lid contains 5 holes for installing anode shaft, cathode shafts, neutral shaft, and hydrogen gas pipe connector.

The Hydrogen gas separation chamber and the lid are tightly sealed. The cathode shaft is connected to the lid for supplying negative current to the separation chamber, the lid, and the negative charge cell plates. And the anode shaft supplies positive current to the positive charge cell plate.

6.3 The cell plates consist of the top cell plate, middle cell plate, and bottom cell plate. The top cell plate has 6 holes which are varied in sizes. The holes are positioned on 2 rings, with 3 holes on each ring. The inner ring contains 1 big hole for connecting the cathode shaft, and 2 smaller holes in the position of a triangular pyramid shape. The outer ring contains 3 equal size holes in the position of a triangular pyramid shape.

The middle cell plate contains 10 holes which are varied in size. The holes are positioned on 2 rings; the inner ring contains 3 holes, 1 big hole for the Teflon covered shaft to go through without direct contact with the cell plate, and 2 smaller holes in the position of a triangular pyramid shape. The outer ring contains 6 holes along the ring and 1 hole in the center of the cell plate. The holes on the outer ring are positioned in the shape of a triangular pyramid.

The bottom cell plate contains 6 holes which are varied in size. The holes are positioned on 2 rings with 3 holes on each ring. The inner ring contains 3 equal size small holes positioned in the shape of a triangular pyramid. The outer ring contains 3 big holes, 1 biggest hole for the Teflon covered shaft to go through without touching the plate and connecting the cathode shaft, and 2 big holes positioned in the shape of a triangular pyramid.

The permanent magnets are completely covered with stainless steel case. They are attached to the interior wall of the hydrogen separation chamber and help creating the electromagnetic energy while the DC power supply supplies the current to the electrolyte solution.