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HHO-Gas Water Fuel Conversions - Technology Overview
This is a simple overview of the application of HHO-Gas Water Fuel Conversions and is not intended to be a comprehensive explanation of the actual science used.
HHO-Gas (often known as Brown’s Gas) is an innovation used to increase fuel mileage, increase power and improve emissions in petrol and diesel engines for cars, vans, HGV’s, generators and marine applications.
The engine will not be totally dependent on water but will be a hybrid of sorts by utilising water after it is broken down to HHO-Gas.
By using HHO-Gas one can expect to see and increase in fuel mileage of 10 - 50%.
This is not new technology but is starting to get deployed as petrol and diesel prices continue to increase.
HHO-Gas Water Fuel Conversions is a technology based on splitting water on board a vehicle, and using the resulting Hydrogen and Oxygen gases (HHO-Gas) NOT to drive the vehicle - but to boost the efficiency of its engines’ combustion.
This technology has been developed into units (Hydrogen Fuel Cells - HFC) that are simple to install, easy to maintain, cheap to run and will save you money day after day, week after week, year after year, all the time prolonging the life of your engine, reducing polluting emissions and contributing to the long term survival of our planet.
The HFCs have been specifically designed so that no modifications to a vehicles engine, computer or fuel injection systems, are needed.
Three major factors work together to cause water splitting and the creation of HHO-Gas:
- direct current flowing through the electrode wires and the water which includes a catalyst
- the magnetic vortex created by the shape of the electrodes which assists water splitting, thus simplifying the system.
- and the vacuum provided by the engine itself
In a nutshell, the effects of this technology is lowered emissions and improved mileage, thanks to a MORE EFFICIENT COMBUSTION caused by the introduction of Hydrogen (HHO-Gas) into the fuel mix.
Today’s internal combustion engines suffer from poor efficiency of 20%-25%, as any mechanic will tell you; 75%-80% of the fuel, instead of being converted to forward motion, is instead converted to pollution and carbon deposits (unburned fuel), as well as heat (contributing to global warming), vibration and noise.
HOWEVER, THE MAIN PROBLEM IS OVERSIZED FUEL DROPLETS IN THE MIXTURE.
The Hydrogen (HHO-Gas, which has been split from the water), being the smallest particle in nature, hits a fuel droplet, cuts it into smaller droplets and constantly attaches to the smaller droplets. The finer, hydrogen-enhanced fuel mist is now capable of burning more thoroughly.
In an engine the mixture that is enriched with Hydrogen will explode milleseconds faster than air with no hydrogen. This results in a better combustion of the fuel.
On top of improved performance, the engine steam-cleans itself every day, and the resulting effect is smoother and quieter operation.
Not all cars, loads and driving conditions will gain the same, obviously. For ethical reasons we do not build up expectations for more than 10%-50% improvement in fuel economy, however we are getting success stories from users who are seeing gains of 80%-100% in various vehicles (see the Testimonials Page).
Water Splitting’ (Electrolysis)
Water has the chemical structure of two parts Hydrogen, one part Oxygen. This means that each molecule of water has two Hydrogen atoms and one Oxygen atom. In order to ‘SPLIT’ the water into Hydrogen gas and Oxygen Gas (HHO) a simple process called “electrolysis” is used.
Electrolysis means “electric-splitting”. It involves the passage of an electric current through, in general, a substance that is either molten or dissolved in an aqueous solution (water with a substance dissolved in it). This electrical current results in a chemical reaction at the electrodes.
Inside the HFC are two electrodes. The negative electrode is called the cathode, and the positive electrode is the anode.
An electrical current is applied between the pair of electrodes immersed in a liquid solution. Each electrode attracts ions (electrically charged particles) that are of the opposite charge. Positively charged ions (Hydrogen) move towards the cathode, while negatively charged ions (Oxygen) move toward the anode. The energy required to separate the particles, and cause them to gather at the respective electrodes, is provided by an electrical power supply such as a battery or alternator.
Some energy is released in the form of heat, which, in the case of electrolysing water, will create some water steam or vapour - but not useful energy. In some cases, for instance, in the electrolysis of steam into hydrogen and oxygen at high temperature, the opposite is true. Heat is absorbed from the surroundings, and the heating value of the produced hydrogen is higher than the electric input.
A higher current flow (amperage) through the HFC means it will be passing more electrons through it at any given time. This means a faster rate of Hydrogen pull at the cathode and a faster rate of Oxygen pull at the anode. This creates higher production of Hydrogen and Oxygen per minute.
Electrolysis of water can be observed by passing direct current from a battery or other DC power supply through a cup of water (in practice a saltwater solution increases the reaction intensity making it easier to observe). Using platinum or stainless steel electrodes, hydrogen gas will be seen to bubble up at the cathode, and oxygen will bubble at the anode. If other metals are used as the anode, there is a chance that the oxygen will react with the anode instead of being released as a gas. For example, using iron electrodes in a sodium chloride solution electrolyte, iron oxide will be produced at the anode, which will react to form iron hydroxide. When producing large quantities of hydrogen, this can significantly contaminate the electrolytic cell - which is why iron is not used for commercial electrolysis.
HHO-Gas in use.
The HFC units produce HHO-Gas by using a small amount of electricity taken from the vehicle. The HHO-Gas is then fed into the air-supply on the inlet side of the engine, (actually the inlet vacuum ‘vacuums’ the HHO-Gas into the air-supply). The HHO-Gas has now enriched the fuel mist that will now ignite milliseconds faster than fuel mist without Hydrogen.
Summary.
HHO-Gas Water Fuel Conversions will give you:
Better mileage - The more efficient the combustion the greater the saving of fuel being used -giving average savings between of 15 - 50% depending on engine size and make. (Better results have been achieved; see the Testimonials Page).
Improved Emissions - because of better combustion. (When using HHO-Gas, an engine will use LESS fuel and burn it more effectively and completely, the overall effect is dramatic reduction in harmful emissions. (You’ll be able to smell the difference).
More Horsepower and Better Performance - as the mixture is enriched with Hydrogen it ignites milliseconds faster than air without hydrogen. (This results in increased BHP giving a significantly wider torque range and greater acceleration). Please note; if you use the power you’ll not get the mpg.
Reduced engine temperature - this helps to prevent global warming and protects your engine. (The engine runs smoother, calmer and quieter).
Reduced carbon build-up in your engine - extending the life expectancy of your engine, especially pistons, valves, rings and bearings. (The engine is effectively ‘steam-washed’ every day and will therefore extend the tune-up time and oil-change period).
Safety First
First thing you have to understand is there are NO safety hazards - this system is SAFE.
Pure Hydrogen is dangerous. And it is dangerous to store it in high-pressure tanks. This system does NOT generate Hydrogen, it generates HHO-Gas. The presence of Oxygen and water vapor in the system makes HHO very safe!
HHO is a powerful combustible gas. But it’s NOT explosive like pure Hydrogen. It does NOT need cooling and will be ignited only by the strong spark inside your engine. This has been proven by many thousands of miles of road tests in harsh weather and road conditions.
The power for a HFC is taken from an ‘Ignition On’ supply. This means the cells will only work when the engine is running. HHO-Gas will not be produced when the engine is off.
To repeat; this system does NOT generate Hydrogen; it generates HHO-Gas. The system DOES NOT STORE THE HH0-Gas. All HHO-Gas produced is consumed by the engine right away. Bottom line: unlike “Hydrogen Cars” this system is VERY SAFE.