Experimental assessment of hydroxy productivity using hybrid cell
摘要
Research into hydroxy (HHO) has been accelerated due to the growing need for efficient and clean alternative energy sources. Wet cell utilizes more heat, corrosion, and energy than dry cell, and it creates more HHO. Disadvantages of dry and wet types are lessened by this design. Utilizing a hybrid cell design that combines the benefits of these types to maximize the gas output and improve energy efficiency is the goal of this work. HHO was produced by water electrolysis. Gas rate was affected by electrolyte concentration, voltage, time of operation, electric current, and electrolyte temperature. At 11 A, the highest flow rate was 495 mL min-1. Before declining, the voltage was raised from 2 to 4 VDC, resulting in 52.76% improvement in the electrolyzer's efficiency. The greatest flow rates at 42 A in theory and practice were 728 mL min-1. and 1524.6 mL/min., respectively. Between 6 and 14 A, cell efficiency was enhanced to 74.72%, but then it began to decrease. At NaOH concentrations of 5, 10, 15, and 20 g L-1, respectively, rates of HHO were improved to 905, 1056, 1219, and 1288 mL min-1. Increases in temperatures were 33, 38.9, 45, and 53 °C after 40 min., respectively, but they stayed there because of steady electrolysis process that produced no fouling. When the electrolyte temperature boosted from 30 °C to 60 °C at cell gaps of 1–7 mm at 5–15% catalyst ratio, the production of hydroxy was doubled. For hybrid cell, the highest flow rate may be attained with a cell gap of 4 mm. The recommended design is [4C3A19N]. The electrolyzer generated 1160 mL min-1. of gas with an efficiency of 69.1% when the electrode spacing was 4 mm and current of 17.8 A. The hybrid configuration provides a viable route for scalable and energy-efficient HHO generation in engines.