Originally Posted by
Tipjar
Hi,
I've been watching all the HHO generator videos on YouTube, and all I've seen are supplemental arrangements; that is, the HHO generator is augmenting the vehicle's usual fuel system. These generators tend to be about the size of a thermos (probably due to space and configuration issues around the existing engine), although I have seen a couple of multi-plated 'battery bank' type designs that could eventually be joined in series, space allowing.
Is it possible to run a vehicle entirely from hydrogen-on-demand (NOT fuel cell)? Are delivery and fuel mixture issues the only technical limitations at this time?
If so, is there a significantly higher safety risk from the amount of hydrogen being generated, compared to the safety risks of gas or diesel or even electric vehicles? I'm thinking in terms of a car accident, or an internally based errant spark.
Generally speaking, how many millileters per minute of hydrogen gas is needed to run a 4-cylinder car engine with no other fuel source? How many HHO generators do you think would be necessary to run a Ford F-150 (8-cyl., 4.2L) if each generator were producing 500ml of hydrogen per minute? And if there were sufficient fuel to run the engine might there still be horsepower issues?
Would hydrogen work in a diesel motor?
Much thanks for reading.
It would take alot of HHO to power a vehicle. I ran my lawnmower at idle on ~3LPM, it wouldnt rev up though, just idle. Not sure if it was because I couldnt provide enough fuel, or if it was other reasons. I wont even venture a guess at how many LPM it would take to run a large engine. As for diesel engines, you bet it works on them.
2006 Ram, 5.9 cummins HO. 4 cell design, 1.5 LPM@30amp, 24.3 MPG