From: Marty Galyean (marty@heavyreckoning.com)
Date: Tue May 16 2006 - 18:53:07 PDT
Jack Lee wrote:
> Hi Guys, don't recall if this has been brought up before, but thought
But your are right, you have to consider the hassle of filling the
Marty
> I would run it by you and see what you think, it seems
> interesting...and if it works, it would be great!
>
> I see a number of companies selling these 1 quart hydrogen gas
> producing tanks that mount under the hood of your car or MV. You fill
> them with distilled water, flip an electrical switch and electrolysis
> cracks the water, releasing hydrogen gas into your air intake system
> which is immediately consumed in the engine and thus no need for
> pressurized storage.
>
> The theory is, the hydrogen mixes with the regular fuel, be it diesel
> or gasoline and air and becomes combusted in the normal way, but it
> produces more power and thus you let up a bit off the pedal and still
> get the same speed. The savings is touted at 20%-40%. I find it hard
> to believe that a quart of water is going to emit enough hydrogen gas
> volume long enough to make any measurable difference in a tank of gas,
> but thats the claim. Also engines run cleaner and smoother. (not the
> first time I heard that one either)
>
> The costs per unit vary greatly from $50 to $700 and they all
> basically produce about the same as far as I can tell. The process
> seems like basic high school science, it's so simple. But, if its all
> that, I have wonder why we are not using them in cars everywhere?
>
> Has anyone had any experience with such a thing? Is there any cost
> savings here or is this another too good to be true gimmick?
>
> Here is one on ebay...
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Hydrogen-Generator-Save-Fuel-Gas_W0QQitemZ9726454626QQcategoryZ294QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
>
More like 10% savings. And the principle is sound. The hydrogen
increases volumetric efficiency by giving a more complete burn of the
mix so you get more bang for the buck; you use more of the gas/diesel
than you would at lower temps.
distilled water tank and stuff.
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