Fuel cell system

Abstract

An apparatus for producing oxygen and hydrogen that uses only simplified electronic functions is shown in FIG. 1 and is described herein. The apparatus includes a container holding a solution such as water and multiple, closely-spaced, flat-plate electrodes arranged sequentially within the container and submerged in the solution. A power supply provides a constant voltage signal to the even numbered electrodes, and the odd numbered electrodes are grounded. The number and size of the electrodes are determined by the size of the engine being regulated.

1 . With only a small amount of energy, the apparatus will produce a large flow of hydrogen and oxygen atoms from between electrodes, and therefore the gas can be consummed as soon as its generated eliminating the need to store this gas. 
   
   
       2 . The apparatus in part is comprised of: a container for holding water that does not contain a chemical catalysis;a pressure relief valve which open if the pressure within the container exceeds a predetermined value; an outlet port and tubing that transports the gas from the container to fuel a device such as a reciprocating piston engine, an internal combustion engine, furnace, hydrogen flame jet, etc.; and an inlet port that will supply water into the container when the water level gets below a predetermined level. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus also is comprised of: multiple, flat-plate, closely-spaced electrodes arranged within the container, all spaced 1 to 5 mm apart, and submerged within the water; a power supply providing a constant voltage (maximum 12 volts) to the even numbered electrodes; a ground connected to the odd numbered electrodes; and electrodes of similar or different material such as stainless steel, aluminum, copper, etc. 
   
   
       4 - 10 . (canceled)