A Mechanical Development of a Dry Cell to Obtain HHO from Water Electrolysis

  • Gustavo Salazar
  • , Wilmer Solis
  • , Leonardo Vinces

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Abstract

This article proposes a mechanical development of a dry cell in order to obtain HHO through water electrolysis. Calculations and technical specifications of the materials used for implementation are supported by mathematical, physical and chemical formulas and theories (Faraday´s Law, electrolysis process and mechanical design). The importance of mechanical design is focused on achieving efficient use of the energy provided to the cell that allows the H2 and O2 molecules to be separated without overheating the cell, evaporating the water, loss of current due to the geometry of the electrodes (Foucault Current). Moreover, choosing materials for proper implementation and physical robustness is mandatory. In addition, the mechanical design is not justified in different articles. Nevertheless, the mechanical design of the cell and the efficiency in the production of HHO are related. Therefore, the mechanical design and the calculations were performed, as well as the construction of the dry cell to obtain HHO. The results of the implementation and production were placed and compared with what theoretically the dry cell should produce from the law of Faraday. Finally, the volumetric flow of HHO obtained was 2.70 L per minute. It means a production efficiency of 98.68%. It is higher than the majority of the dry cells.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th Brazilian Technology Symposium - Emerging Trends, Issues, and Challenges in the Brazilian Technology
EditorsYuzo Iano, Rangel Arthur, Osamu Saotome, Guillermo Kemper, Ana Carolina Borges Monteiro
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages257-265
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9783030575656
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event5th Brazilian Technology Symposium, BTSym 2019 - Campinas, Brazil
Duration: 22 Oct 201924 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameSmart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
Volume202
ISSN (Print)2190-3018
ISSN (Electronic)2190-3026

Conference

Conference5th Brazilian Technology Symposium, BTSym 2019
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityCampinas
Period22/10/1924/10/19

Keywords

  • Dry cell
  • Electrolysis
  • Faraday
  • HHO generation
  • Mechanical design

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