Here is the HH2 Cell.
This is one of HH2's Separation Cells. It consists of 2 water chambers that are
isolated by a dividing wall between them. The wall allows the 2
compartments to be filled from a single fill port, located on the top of
the cell. There are passage ways for the water to fill each side. They
are located near the bottom of the container. The purpose of the wall is
to keep separated, any gases that are made on either side of the wall.
There are 2 electrodes; one on each side of the wall. The electrodes
get connected to a DC power source. The side with the positive electrode
attracts Oxygen bubbles (gas) that form on the electrode surface, and
the negative electrode attracts Hydrogen bubbles that form on its
surface. Each gas rises to the top of its chamber and is allowed to exit
by way of an isolated opening. That is how the separation of the gases
works.
The late great Michael Faraday tells us that ion flow, through the
water, is not limited by the distance between the electrodes. Although
we can not see them, ions are attracted to their opposite potential. In
this cell, ions are forced to travel through openings in the lower parts
of the water chambers. Electron flow takes the same route. Electron flow
is from the Negative terminal, around and down the Negative electrode,
then through the water to the bottom of the Positive electrode and then
up it.
The size of the electrodes determine the amount of amperage (electron
flow) that these electrodes can handle, without causing excess heat to
be created. The late great Michael Faraday determined that 1 square inch
of electrode surface area can dissipate 0.54 amps, efficiently without
causing excess heat. If amperage exceeds that amount, per square inch,
then electron flow gets restricted, and that causes them to pile up at
the water crossing. The result is increased gas production, and heat.
These electrodes, by design, cause electrons to pile up at the water
crossing.
Basically, this Cell is, can be, a water heater. The late great Michael
Faraday tells us that electrolysis of water is most efficient when the
voltage between the electrodes is a minimum of 1.23 vdc, when using
Battery Acid as the electrolyte. As voltage increases, so does the heat
it causes. Today, we use safer electrolytes. KOH minimum voltage is 1.67
vdc; NaOH voltage is 1.69 vdc. The company represented on this web page,
also suggests the use of Salt and Salt Water; a potentially dangerous electrolyte (high
concentrations can cause lightening strikes under water). Regardless,
the point I want to make is that this Separation Cell is intended to be
used by 12 vdc Power Systems that supply from 12 to 14.7 vdc to these 2
electrodes. That is more than 5 times greater than Faraday tells us to
use. The result will be a buildup of heat in the water, sooner than
anticipated; and this cell operates Hot; 165 F.
It is very obvious that this company has a primary interest in
Heating the water in this cell. The heat causes water vapor. The heat
causes increased amperage flow; which causes more heat and water vapor.
And guess what; water vapor is one of the main reasons Electrolysis of
water improves fuel efficiency. You can not see water vapor; steam yes;
condensation yes; but not vapor. It is naturally produced when water is
moved; or heated; or cooled. It is naturally created when hydrogen pops
out of the water; when bubbles burst. It is also naturally exists in the
contents of the Air. You can not filter it all out of electrolysis;
using a bubbler, nor a dryer, nor a condenser.
The late great Michael Faraday also tells us that 2 electrodes are
capable of producing 10.44 milliliters of combined gas, hydrogen and
oxygen, from 1 ampere of electrical current. 10 amps would produce 104
ML per minute of combined hydrogen and oxygen gases. If the electrodes
in this cell are 1 inch in diameter and 6 inches long, they would be
capable of handling 10 amps, efficiently, without causing excess heat
(from the amperage). That is not much gas. But then, it does not take
much gas to make a reduction in polluting exhaust emissions; especially
with the introduction of water vapor.
I make one other observation. Electron flow travels down the negative
electrode and crosses the water -- At The Tip of the negative electrode.
Why? Because the tip is the closest point of contact with the positive
electrode. The electrical pressure is strongest at the tip, close to the
holes that allow the water to pass between chambers. This causes an
inefficiency for Heat, as it is most prevalent at the water crossing.
Electrons are not equally distributed across the entire surface of the
electrodes; at least, not for the forming of surface gases.
One more note. The HH2 system is said to not be the bomb that HHO
systems are. That is true. But, HH2 injects both the hydrogen and the
oxygen, it produces, into the Air way. Should the engine not be
operating, and the HH2 system is producing, H and O will definitely
accumulate in the Air way, intake manifold, and ignition could cause an
explosion. Dr. Z. explained to me, and I quote:
"When we input the Hydrogen vapor into the air stream it binds with
incoming nitrogen and when we input the Oxygen vapor into the air stream
it binds with incoming nitrogen, thereby the HH2 vapors cannot recombine
to create HHO gas. Ergo, there cannot ever be an explosion", end of
quote. Well Dr. Z. explain to me how Hydrogen collects in the
ceiling when it is allowed to escape in a room? Is it possible you are
missing a Timing parameter. Would it not take time, for the lightest gas
in the world, to combine with nitrogen in the air? And would that also
be the case for the oxygen. While at it, explain why we find oxygen in
the air, when most of the content of the air is Nitrogen. It is common
knowledge that 2 parts of Hydrogen gas, and 1 part of Oxygen gas, make a
stoichiometric explosive combination. True, Separation Cells reduce the
risk of explosions within the Cell. They do not reduce that risk if both
gases are being added to the same Air way. If allowed to accumulate
together, even in the presence of Nitrogen, they can reach Explosive
levels.
If this company were using 2 volts DC to power this cell, then it
would be more efficient, heat wise, as long as the electrodes do not receive
more amperage than they can efficiently carry. That is my review of this
product. It is based on the Laws of Electrolysis of Water, written by
the late great Michael Faraday, and based on very limited information
available on this companies web site, and their youtube videos. They say
they do not use stainless steel electrodes. I will just leave it at
that. Knowledgeable HHO experimenters know that 316L stainless steel
does not leach chromium 6 when conditioned properly, and operated within
the amperage limits established by the Active Surface Area of the
electrodes; so says Bob Boyce; the Man when it comes to HHO.
mailto:david@hho4free.com
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