Electrolysis System Having In Situ HHO Storage

1 . An electrolysis system, comprising: a pressure-resistant container comprising:

i) a first defined space configured to fully immerse a plurality of electrolysis plates in an electrolyte solution contained therein; and

ii) a second defined space configured to store an HHO gas in the absence of air, wherein the volume of the second defined space is in the range of 80-120% of the volume of the first defined space.

2 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller configured to control a power supply to the plurality of electrolysis plates.

3 . The electrolysis system of claim 2 , further comprising a temperature sensor in the first defined space and a pressure sensor in the second defined space, the controller adapted to receive measurements from the temperature sensor and the pressure sensor.

4 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein each plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates has a thickness of 0.5-4 mm.

5 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein each plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates is separated from at least one adjacent plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates by a distance in the range of 0.5-8 mm.

6 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein at least one plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates is coated by a high conductivity material.

7 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein at least one plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates comprises platinum or an alloy thereof.

8 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein at least one plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates comprises iridium or an alloy thereof.

9 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein at least one plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates comprises titanium or an alloy thereof.

10 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein the pressure-resistant vessel comprises at least one seal configured to prevent leakage of the electrolyte solution and the HHO gas.

11 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , further comprising a gas outlet port, the gas outlet port defining a gas outlet from the second defined space.

12 . The electrolysis system of claim 11 , further comprising a gas pressure regulator proximate the gas outlet port.

13 . The electrolysis system of claim 11 , further comprising a heat exchanger, the heat exchanger having a first inlet in fluid communication with the second defined space and a second inlet in communication with an engine coolant line.

14 . The electrolysis system of claim 13 , further comprising a retrofitted portion of the engine coolant line, the retrofitted portion adapted for use with the heat exchanger.

15 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein the electrolysis system is in fluid communication with an internal combustion engine.

16 . The electrolysis system of claim 15 , wherein the electrolysis system is adapted for use onboard a vehicle.

17 . The electrolysis system of claim 16 , wherein the first defined space is sized to hold a supply of electrolyte solution for at least 1 month of operation of the vehicle.

18 . The electrolysis system of claim 15 , wherein the electrolysis system is adapted for use with a generator set engine.

19 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , further comprising a power supply in communication with the electrolysis plates, the power supply configured to provide a current of less than 20 amps at a voltage in the range of 11-30 volts.

20 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , further comprising an electrolyte solution, the electrolyte solution containing 1-3 wt. % potassium carbonate.

21 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein the first defined space and the second defined space are cooperatively configured to allow passive fluid communication of HHO gas from the first defined space to the second defined space.

22 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein the first defined space is further configured to contain a replenishment supply of electrolyte solution.

23 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein the second defined space is positioned above the first defined space.

24 . The electrolysis system of claim 23 , wherein the first defined space and the second defined space are in direct fluid communication.

25 . A method for delivering HHO gas to an internal combustion engine, comprising:

i) forming air-free HHO gas by passing an electric current through an electrolysis cell, the electrolysis cell comprising an electrolyte solution and a plurality of electrolysis plates fully immersed therein;

ii) passively transporting the air-free HHO gas to a storage volume above the electrolysis cell, wherein the volume of the storage volume is in the range of 80-120% of the volume of the electrolysis cell; and

iii) providing the stored at least a portion of the air-free HHO gas to the internal combustion engine.

26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein the electrolysis cell and the storage volume are contained in a pressure-resistant vessel.

27 . The method of claim 26 , wherein the electrolysis cell and the storage volume are in direct fluid communication.

28 . The method of claim 27 , wherein the air-free HHO gas and the replenishment electrolyte solution pass through a common orifice in the pressure resistant vessel.