Linnard?s hydrogen on demand system without electricity !

[NssB]

Hi NssB,

Such a device would draw energy from the system and how much energy does a pump draw? I don't think it's really necessary here. I ultimately want this unit to be as efficient as possible, and if I can just use materials that do the job instead of machinery, then to me that would be the most desireable.

Yes I agree, but a heatsink is nothing more than a finned block of metal designed to draw heat from one source to another. (No machinery involved) - You say your system runs cold, so the heatsink for instance will draw heat from the ambient air passing to your system as efficiently as possible. So when I say in reverse, what I mean is.......A heatsink is normally used to help COOL a CPU in a computer, whereas you'd be COOLING the AMBIENT AIR   - I hope I'm not confuzzling anyone ....

On a further note, and I dont know how efficient you can get them, but you may wish to check out 'Peltier' devices.......
A temperature differential in these devices generate electricity. Food for thought perhaps....

I'll try and draw up a rough sketch diagram of what I envisage. Bare with me 


NssB

[NssB]

ok, i think i might scrap the Peltier idea. according to another recent thread on temp diff, it will just not cut the mustard with any degree of efficiency. However, the heatsink possibility is certainly still something one should consider.


NssB

[ResinRat2]

Perhaps a stupid question, but I'll ask it anyway. I don't mind making a goose of myself if new knowledge comes from it :-)

Is there a temperature difference between your zinc and tungsten electrodes and if yes, how much?

When I feel the electrodes they are all cold. This tells me the temperature of the solution is cold. I never actually measured the temperature because I don't have the equipment to to it with.

Maybe some day.

[Super God]

Haha!  I am moving forward in my design process, I just ordered the parts for the dahsboard panel in my car (33.20$!)  My bank account is running dry so I think I'll have to hold off until my (meager) paycheck this friday.  Christmas shopping has drained it the most lately, whoo boy.  But the circuit design and the parts are pretty much done, all that's left is:

-Buy plexiglass
-Make cell
-Buy chemicals
-Mix
-Buy electrodes
-Buy water container
-Buy hose
-Assemble circuit
-Run tubing
-Run wiring

Hoo, lot's to do, but alot is done, the hard work, the designing!  Hopefully I can continue this friday!  This circuit I've built will switch the electrodes every 5 minutes while the car is on and supply 5 volts to the regenerating zinc electrode.  It will also light up a few LED's in the dash when the cell is getting water pumped into it, when the water in the tank is low, and when the bubbler lid pops off.  I hope everything works.

[ResinRat2]

Hi Brian,

Wow! Ambitious for sure. Good for you and I hope it works out.