Calculation of maximum Hydrogen output . Question: -How to calculate the amount of Hydrogen (HHO) that a generator can produce?
Answer: Generation of maximum Hydrogen output is based on electrolysis, which is governed by the laws of physics. This process was studied almost 200 years ago by Michael Faraday, who subsequently published “Faraday’s Laws of Electrolysis”.
The laws state that an electrolysis cell, operating at a certain current (amps) will produce a known amount of HHO.
The two main considerations are the number of electrode plates and the actual ‘active’ surface area. The active area is the surface area of the plates minus the area of the gaskets.
Gen 15 Hydrogen system in Tough-box plastic enclosureHino Campervan with Gen 10 Hydrogen system saves 40% fuel – 30 ampTest Vehicle 1 – Diesel 2.4 Litre -30 amp
For example, if a Gen 10 hfs generator has cell figuration plate area of 6450 square cm ( Gen 15, Gen 20 and Gen 30 systems have increased plate area configuration)
Michael Faraday also demonstrated that electrolysis cells can support up to 0.084 amps per square cm without overheating. This is the standard used to design a HHO generator.
Therefore, the 2000 square cm cell can support up to 168 amps of current which is far in excess of a cars alternator / battery capacity.
We recommend no more than 30 amp output- MAX 40 AMP ON TRUCKS and Generators
Calculation of maximum Hydrogen output. The number of electrolysis cells is also very important. Too few and the generator will have poor HHO production and overheat. Too many Cells and the generator may not work at all.
For 12 volt vehicles, (13,8 volt alternator) the ideal number of electrolysis cells within the generator is six , so as to use up all of the available voltage. The effective Redox voltage of 2.06 volts allied to each cell is required per cell to convert water into hydrogen/ oxygen. Anything less than that will convert water into steam – a kettle.
As a mathematical simplification of Faraday’s laws, a basic Generator will produce 90 ml/minute of HHO per 1 amp of current. Our systems Produce more than than as predicted by faradays law. Our systems have been shown to generate 120 mls per minute at 30 amp)
So, the generator in our example will have a maximum output of 3,6 LPM (120 ml x 30 amps)
Gen 15 hydrogen system on campervanHydrogen generator on a Coogee chemical truck – 35 amp 12 volt
Our hydrogen generator systems use a patented process that Provides far in excess of the 3,2LPM as calculated by Faradays law. Typically the Gen 10 system produces in excess of 3.2 LPM while the larger K40 systems, used on trucks , have produced in excess of 9 LPM.
Development 2016
We have now implemented a Specialist Alloy Anode into our hydrogen systems which increases the gas output by up to 30% and reduces the production of unwanted heating. The Specialist Alloy Anode reduces the naturally occurring back voltage of the Anode electrode from 0.8 volts back to 0.1 volts. 0.8 back voltage at 30 amp is equal to 24 wats of electrical Power wasted as heat. The extra 24 watts of electrical Power is now used to generate More hydrogen gas. The New Patented Alloy anode also prevents any oxidation of the anode and increases the life span of the hydrogen system
