The "Laws" of Physics. A misleading phrase. Its not that we can't break them. We just haven't figured out how yet. Don't believe me? OK. Then the world is flat, and the universe revolves around the Earth.
OK, a friend of mine stumbled across this HHO thing while looking for info on some caves on Vancouver Island. I Thought it was a neat idea. I'd love to try it. I probably will, but I'll make my own, thank you.
So instead of calling bull****, and "EEEK! Snake Oil!!" I'd like to throw around ideas, and see if we come up with something better? I'll start.
The problems I have with everything I've read, or watched in the last few weeks are as follows:
Keep in mind, I'm not a scientist, neither are most the people I've read about. I'm a Theatre Technician, who's also a car freak. I get asked by artists to do weird s*** on almost a daily basis. Short of the impossible, They haven't stumped me yet.
1. Lo-Tech (Lacking a realistic amount of suitable pre-existing technology)
Example: The use of milk jugs. Are you kidding me? No seriously, you're creating not one but two, explosive gases, using plastic milk jugs... and then holding a lighter above the spout to prove that the gases are combustible. Good luck in the next life, it's coming sooner than you think.
To be honest, I've thought about doing the same to develop my own ideas. The thing about using the proper equipment, is even if you abandon the project, you can always find another use for the gear.
2. Mis-match (Trying to combine two or more ideas or things with insufficient knowledge of either)
Look at all the people that are trying to sell these things, YouTube, online Storefronts. My impression is that for the most part, they heard about this idea, and figured, "Money"! Either they'll make a bundle, or they'll save a bundle. But that's all they see. I said earlier that I'm a car freak. I think that's more important than most would. I'm don't want to sell HHO as a means(your money) to an end(my early retirement). I want to use HHO as a means(reduced fuel costs) to an end(my enjoyment of my vehicles throughout my life, including my eventual retirement).
Historically, technological development in the automotive industries, both OEM and aftermarket, has been pushed by enthusiasts through competition and necessity. Marlin Crawler, Advanced Adapters, Top Fuel Dragsters changing from front engine to rear engine, Small wings to big ones for more downforce. Aircraft cable to synthetic winch line.
Now I have Questions:
What is the air fuel ratio for each cylinder charge on a:
2F?
3B?
350 SBC?
What is the maximum volume of fuel used in one minute for the same engines?
For the moment: regardless of power used vs. power produced, can a HHO Generator produce an equal or greater volume of "fuel" than either engine would need?
Is the potential energy in a volume of HHO greater or less than the PE in an equal volume of Gas? or Diesel?
What is the pressure thresh-hold of HHO gas? At what level of pressure does HHO become potentially dangerous?
To my knowledge the HHO concept is:
Container of distilled water, with added electrolyte
Some form of conductor(s) immersed in the container.
DC Voltage applied to either end of conductor.
Plumbing of HHO produced, to the Air intake.
Effect is similar to Nitrous - not used to go faster, but to go the same speeds while not pushing the gas pedal as far, thus going further on less gas.
Doesn't electrolosis produce distilled water after the vapor condenses?
Conductors or plates immersed in some liquid solution, sounds similar to battery technology. Can we use that concept to make a more efficient HHO generator?
Does mixing the HHO with the Atmospheric air charge outside of the cylinder dilute, and decrease the potential energy of the HHO?
Gasoline use became more efficient with the use of fuel injection. Could we apply the same concepts to the use of HHO?
If anything useful comes out of this... Cool! If not... we wasted a few more 1s and 0s.
Cheers
Chris McPherson
fj55hybrid@gmail.com
BTW, I have to agree with the above statment. Perp motion is currently impossible. IMHO
