Electrolysis Cell for the Production of Hydrogen

Abstract

A method of producing hydrogen through the electrolysis of water using a hydrogen releasing reactant and an A/O current. Various forms of cell configuration and electrode materials may he utilized along with varying voltages and frequencies.

1 . While numerous patents have been issued for electrolysis cells for the production of hydrogen, the basic method remains the same. A D/C currant is passed through an electrolyte solution, usually an add water mixture, utilizing an anode and cathode. By changing the voltage from D/C to A/C and utilizing a hydrogen releasing reactant, cell efficiency is greatly increased. Initial testing has been conducted substantiating this claim utilising the following voltages, reactant, and electrode design:
 Cylindrical shaped electrodes one placed inside the other with attached leads to apply electrical current.   Single phase 110 VAC 60 Hz electrical power.   Sodium Chloride, common table salt, as a reactant.   
     Tests repealed that by using A/C current the sodium was separated from the chlorine in the salt thereby releasing the hydrogen from the water in a substantially greater amount than conventional electrolyte solutions. Additionally, since both electrodes become anodes and cathodes equally, no metal transfer occurs between electrodes as in D/C cells.