Onboard Graphene Electrolysis System
HHO gas is produced and stored for use by an internal combustion engine in a pressure-resistant electrolysis cell containing graphene electrodes.
1 . An electrolysis system, comprising: a pressure-resistant container comprising:
i) a first defined space for holding an electrolyte solution; and
ii) a plurality of electrolysis plates retained within the first defined space, at least one plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates comprising graphene.
2 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein at least one plate the plurality of electrolysis plates comprises a graphene coating.
3 . The electrolysis system of claim 2 , wherein at least one plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates comprises titanium or an alloy thereof.
4 . The electrolysis system of claim 2 , wherein at least one plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates comprises stainless steel or an alloy thereof.
5 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , each plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates comprises graphene.
6 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of electrolysis plates is 5-15 electrolysis plates.
7 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein each plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates has a thickness of 0.5-4 mm.
8 . 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.
9 . The electrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein the electrolysis system is in fluid communication with an internal combustion engine.
10 . The electrolysis system of claim 9 , wherein the electrolysis system is adapted for use onboard a vehicle.
11 . The electrolysis system of claim 9 , wherein the electrolysis system is adapted for use with a generator set engine.
12 . 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, at least one plate of the plurality of electrolysis plates comprising graphene; and
ii) providing the at least a portion of the air-free HHO gas to the internal combustion engine.
13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the method increases fuel economy of the internal combustion engine by at least 10%.
14 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the method reduces one or more engine-out emissions by at least 25%.
15 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the method reduces particulate emissions by at least 25%.
16 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the electric current is controlled to maintain an electrolyte temperature below 65° C.
17 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the electric current is controlled to maintain a pressure of the stored HHO gas in a range of 45-50 psi.
18 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the electric current is provided by an 11-30 VDC power supply.
19 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the current draw of the electrolysis cell is less than 20 amps.
20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the electrical resistance of the electrolysis cell is less than 20 ohm.
21 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the electrolyte solution contains 1-3 wt. % potassium carbonate.
22 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the electrolysis plates have a current density in the range of 25-100 mA/cm 2 .