System for the electrolytic production of hydrogen as a fuel for an internal combustion engine

Abstract

A system for producing hydrogen gas fuel used in powering an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising a hydrogen reactor which includes at least one set of electrode plates comprising a plurality of neutral, positively charged and negatively charged plates disposed in a predetermined sequence or position relative to one another to define a predetermined stacked array submerged within water maintained in the hydrogen reactor. Metal particles disbursed within the water are forced through the plurality of electrode plates and structured to define an additional collection surface area, along with said plurality of electrode plates, on which hydrogen gas may be collected to facilitate increased production

1 . A system for producing hydrogen gas used in powering an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, said system comprising:
 a hydrogen reactor having a chamber and a set of electrode plates arranged in a predetermined stacked array within said chamber,   said electrode plates including a plurality of positively charged and negatively charged plates disposed in a predetermined spaced position relative to one another to define said predetermined stacked array,   an electrolyte source directing a jet of electrolyte between said set of electrode plates, said electrolyte including water and metallic particles suspended in said water,   whereby said hydrogen reactor produces hydrogen gas through electrolytic decomposition of the water.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said water includes potassium hydroxide. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said hydrogen reactor comprises a plurality of sets of plates, each of said sets of plates comprising a plurality of positively charged and negatively charged plates disposed in spaced and predetermined position relative to one another to define said predetermined stacked array. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3  further comprising a plurality of nozzles, each of which is disposed and structured to direct respective jets of electrolyte between said plurality of plates. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a DC power supply connected to at least some of said plates to charge to them to one of a positive and negative polarity. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5  wherein at least one plate of said set has a neutral polarity. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1  further a nozzle directing said electrolyte wherein said electrolyte is under sufficient pressure to sweep gas bubbles formed on said plurality of electrode plates of each of said set of electrode plates. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said reactor is configured to generate oxygen and hydrogen, said reactor further including a separator that separates said gases from said electrolyte. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising an electrolyte circulator circulating said electrolyte through said hydrogen reactor. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a temperature controller maintaining a temperature of said electrolyte at a predetermined level. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said temperature is maintained at about 125 degrees F. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said electrolyte is a mixture of distilled water and hydrogen peroxide at a concentration in the range of 0.5-3 g/gal. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said metallic particles are made of one of stainless steel, gold and silver. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said metallic particles have a diameter in the range of 50 nm-0.5 mm. 
     
     
         15 . A system for generating a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen for enriching the fuel in an internal combustion engine by injecting said mixture into an intake manifold of said engine while said engine is running, said system comprising:
 A reactor formed of a closed chamber, a plurality of parallel plates secured within said chamber, an electrolyte inlet, electrolyte outlet and a gas mixture outlet;   a circulator connected to said electrolyte inlet and electrolyte outlet and circulating therebetween an eletrcolyte formed of a water, hydrogen peroxide and a plurality metallic particles sized and shaped to promote the formation of gas bubbles as said electrolyte flows between said plates; and   an electric power source connected to some of said plates to charge said plates to one of a positive and negative polarity;   wherein a gas mixture of hydrogen and oxygen is collected at said outlet, said gas mixture resulting from the electrolysis of said electrolyte between said plates.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15  wherein some of said plate remain neutral. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 15  wherein said reactor, circulator and power source are sized and shaped for mounting on said engine.