Method and system of thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generation
A thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator and a method of generating hydrogen and oxygen can include a high pressure pump for pumping fluid, such fluid provided for separating into at least hydrogen molecules and oxygen molecules, a high pressure, high temperature spherical vessel coupled to the high pressure pump, and one or more lasers for focusing energy in a predetermined direction towards the spherical vessel, where the one or more lasers creates heat energy and pressure in the spherical vessel sufficiently to cause the fluid in the spherical vessel to separate into hydrogen molecules and oxygen molecules. The generator can further include a power supply for powering the one or lasers and the high pressure pump, a hydrogen storage tank coupled to the spherical vessel for storing the hydrogen molecules, and an oxygen storage tank coupled to the spherical vessel for storing the oxygen molecules.
1 . A thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator, comprising
a high pressure water pump for pumping water provided by a water supply;
a check valve coupled to the high pressure water pump;
a high pressure, high temperature spherical vessel coupled to the check valve;
one or more lasers for focusing energy in a predetermined direction towards the spherical vessel, wherein the one or more lasers creates heat energy in the spherical vessel sufficiently to cause water in the spherical vessel to separate into hydrogen molecules and oxygen molecules;
a heat exchange rod within the spherical vessel;
wherein the spherical vessel includes a portion forming a glass window wherein the one or more lasers are focused toward the glass window and the heat exchanger rod to convert water into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas;
a processor coupled to a thermostat to control movement of the one or more lasers so as to regulate a temperature of a fluid in the spherical vessel:
a power supply for powering the one or more lasers;
a hydrogen storage tank coupled to the spherical vessel for storing the hydrogen molecules; and
an oxygen storage tank coupled to the spherical vessel for storing the oxygen molecules.
2 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , wherein the spherical vessel is a boiler tank that includes a portion formed from one or more of Tantalum Hafnium Carbide Alloy, or Graphite in a form capable of sustaining high temperatures and high pressure.
3 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , wherein the spherical vessel is a boiler tank further that includes the heat exchanger rod within the boiler tank and wherein an orientation device coupled to the one or more lasers and turns, tilts, or re-orients the one or more lasers for maximum efficiency.
4 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , wherein the Thermolysis hydrogen/oxygen generator is portable and self-contained and wherein the one or more lasers are configured to be selectively and rotatably focused towards the spherical vessel and wherein the one or more lasers are powered by one or more power sources selected from a solar power source, a wind power source, and a hydroelectric power source.
5 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , wherein the check valve is configured and constructed to reside between the high pressure water pump and the spherical vessel.
6 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger rod is a metal heat exchange rod within the spherical vessel that lines up to at least one focal point of the one or more lasers so as to provide a heat generation surface at or through the glass portion and thereby further enhancing efficiency, and wherein the spherical vessel further includes a divider member that keeps the hydrogen molecules and oxygen molecules separated so that the hydrogen gas enters the hydrogen storage tank while the oxygen gas is directed into the oxygen storage tank and the spherical vessel further includes a cathode for attracting hydrogen gases and an anode for attracting oxygen gasses.
7 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , further comprising an excessive steam release valve for the spherical vessel.
8 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , further comprising a rigid and pivotable framework to couple the spherical vessel to the one or more lasers enabling the spherical vessel and the one or more lasers to adjust relative to each other to cause a focal point to stay on a designated point on or within the spherical vessel.
9 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , wherein the spherical vessel includes the window made of a translucent material selected from one of a translucent metal, plexiglass, or glass capable of withstanding high heat and pressure.
10 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , wherein the spherical vessel includes the window made of a translucent material made of Indium Tin Oxide.
11 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , wherein the Thermolysis generator further comprises an alignment system that rotates or orients the one or more lasers to ensure maximal utilization of heat energy generated by the one or more lasers.
12 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , wherein the window formed on the portion of the spherical vessel includes a translucent metal material.
13 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 1 , wherein the Thermolysis generator further comprises a rigid and pivotable framework to couple or move the spherical vessel relative to the one or more lasers enabling the spherical vessel and the at least one laser to adjust to a focal point on the heat exchanger rod to maximize the efficiency of the one or more lasers.
14 . A thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator, comprising:
a high pressure pump for pumping fluid, such fluid provided for separating into at least hydrogen molecules and oxygen molecules;
a high pressure, high temperature spherical vessel coupled to the high pressure pump;
one or more lasers for focusing energy in a predetermined direction towards the spherical vessel, wherein the one or more lasers creates heat energy and pressure in the spherical vessel sufficiently to cause the fluid in the spherical vessel to separate into hydrogen molecules and oxygen molecules;
a heat exchange rod within the spherical vessel;
wherein the spherical vessel includes a portion forming a glass window wherein the one or more lasers are focused toward the glass window and the heat exchanger rod to convert water into the hydrogen molecules and the oxygen molecules;
a processor coupled to a thermostat to control movement of the one or more lasers so as to regulate a temperature of a fluid in the spherical vessel;
a power supply for powering the one or more lasers and the high pressure pump;
a hydrogen storage tank coupled to the spherical vessel for storing the hydrogen molecules; and
an oxygen storage tank coupled to the spherical vessel for storing the oxygen molecules.
15 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 14 , wherein the glass window comprises a translucent window formed on a portion of the spherical vessel and the heat exchange rod within the spherical vessel lines up through the translucent window to the focal point of the one or more lasers so as to provide a heat generation surface on the heat exchange rod.
16 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generator of claim 14 , further comprising a rigid and pivotable framework to couple or move the spherical vessel relative to the one or more lasers enabling the spherical vessel and the one or more lasers to adjust relative to each other to cause a focal point to stay on a designated point on or within the spherical vessel.
17 . A thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generation method, comprising:
supplying fluid into a high pressure, high temperature spherical vessel by a high pressure water pump for pumping water provided by a water supply,
wherein the fluid provided is for separating into at least hydrogen molecules and oxygen molecules,
wherein the spherical vessel and high pressure water pump are coupled to a check valve,
wherein the spherical vessel includes a portion forming a glass window
wherein one or more lasers are focused toward the glass window and a heat exchanger rod is within the spherical vessel to convert the water into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas;
applying a focused energy using the one or more lasers to the fluid within the spherical vessel using a power supply for powering the one or more lasers
wherein a processor is coupled to a thermostat to control movement of the one or more lasers so as to regulate a temperature of the fluid in the spheric vessel;
separating the hydrogen molecules and the oxygen molecules;
storing the hydrogen molecules in a hydrogen storage tank; and
storing the oxygen molecules in an oxygen storage tank.
18 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generation method of claim 17 , further comprising powering the one or more lasers with an environmentally friendly power source selected from solar power, wind power, or hydroelectric power.
19 . The thermolysis based hydrogen and oxygen generation method of claim 17 , wherein separating the hydrogen molecules and the oxygen molecules comprises raising the temperature in the spherical vessel in a range of 3000 to 3990 degrees Celsius using the one or more lasers, applying a cathode in or at a portion of the spherical vessel to attract hydrogen molecules towards the hydrogen storage tank, and applying an anode in or at a different portion of the spherical vessel to attract oxygen molecules towards the oxygen storage tank.