Meyer type WFC - from design and fabrication to test and development.

[Farrah Day]

Ok folks,

I'm getting very close to being able to put some of my theories to the test, and thought that some of you might be interested in following my wfc design and build.

My acrylic tube has just arrived, however, I've decided now that I need more SS tubing to realise my design, so that's been ordered today. 

On this thread I intend to do as others have done and record various phases of my wfc build, detailing my procedures and findings as applicable. 

However, unlike many I won't just be throwing it all together and hoping to get lots of gas. What I intend to do is methodically work through the build, doing various tests and measurements as I go in order to try and determine what really is occuring.  With the aid of various electronic test equipment at my disposal I intend to apply all manner of voltages, waveforms, pulses, etc, as well as using tap and de-ionised water in the cell, monitoring results as I go.

My first step will be the design and construction of the cell itself. This will consist of the 110mm clear acrylic tube and 110mm pvc waste pipe fittings and so be similar in external appearance to Dave Lawtons and Rav's.  That however is where the similarities end.  I am designing a cell that should be far more efficient in terms of size than any I have seen, to date.

I am using a total of 20 x 16" ss tubes, with 9 x 16" ss threaded bars as cathodes. In order to make the most of the available space within the acrylic tube I will be using concentric floating tubes with solid cathodes at the centre. Initially I will do some straight dc, normal electrolysis measurements to give me a control figure. I'll be using a high quality Farnell PSU in order to get the best dc I can and hence the most accurate resulting figures in terms of voltage, current and power dissipated.

I have attached a diagram of this design for your viewing.

I'll take pics as I go and attach them when applicable.

Farrah Day

[Super God]

Cool, I was hesitant to build one of these myself, I can't wait to see your results!  Good luck!

[Farrah Day]

OK, the project now begins in earnest.

I have all my materials, and plenty of test equipment to keep me very occupied for awhile.

[Farrah Day]

Prototype wfc housing is taller than it needs to be in order to allow me to see the gas production, which would otherwise be hidden by the grey top section.

Now just a matter of putting it all together!

[Farrah Day]

Decent regulated and stabilised Farnell TSV70 Mk2 PSU, will provide up to 35V @ 10A or 70V @ 5A.