Hydrogen generation apparatus for internal combustion engines and method thereof
US6659049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/30
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method are provided for generating hydrogen for use with an internal combustion engine. The system includes a venturi device coupled with an exhaust stream from the internal combustion engine. The venturi device creates a gas flow through a condenser to generate reactant water. After the reactant water is polished to remove contaminants, hydrogen and oxygen are disassociated using a PEM based electrolyzer. The hydrogen gas is used by the internal combustion engine to assist in the combustion process and reduce pollutant emissions.
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