HHO Gas - What is It?
By MJ West
HHO gas is known by many names: Aquygen, Kleins Gas, Browns gas,
knallgas, or OxyHydrogen. HHO is a combustible mixture of hydrogen and oxygen produced through water
electrolysis. Water electrolysis is the process of passing direct current (DC) electricity through water to
dissociate hydrogen and oxygen molecules. HHO releases energy when burned, producing heat and water as
by-products. Internet, TV and radio are buzzing with excitement over the possible applications of HHO, but
the technology itself is far from new.
History of HHO technology
William Nicholson and Anthony Carlisle discovered the process of
water electrolysis in 1800, creating the first HHO generator on record. William Rhodes applied for a patent
for his version of an water electrolyzer in 1961. Yull Brown applied for a patent for an HHO torch in 1976.
Most recently, Dennis Klein applied for a patent in 1998 for a welder that produces HHO gas on-demand. While
these patents mainly focused on using HHO for welding applications, people began talking when the media
discovered Denny Klein was using a version of his HHO generator to run a car on water.
Modern HHO applications
HHO generator kits and plans currently available on the internet
rely on a mix of gasoline or diesel fuel mixed with HHO. HHO gas requires higher ignition temperature than
gasoline and produces more heat. HHO conversion kits claim to produce smoother, cleaner operation and
increased fuel efficiency, with no side-effects. However, due to the higher ignition temperatures and heat
production, some cars may run hotter.
Is HHO safe?
HHO gas is a safer alternative to other proposed hydrogen
applications. Due to its low density, hydrogen gas must be stored on the vehicle in large tanks while it
contains 2.6 times the energy of gasoline. It would be similar to driving a car around on top of the
Hindenburg. HHO gas, on the other hand, is produced and burned as-needed, with no additional storage of
explosive gases on board.
Is HHO gas environmentally-friendly?
HHO gas is more practical and cleaner than electric cars. The
short battery life and 6-8 hours required for recharge are major drawbacks. Both electrical motors and HHO
produces zero carbon emissions. However, the production of the electricity used to recharge the batteries
come from power plants whose emissions may not be as clean.
Proven and patented
HHO technology has been proven and patented again and again for
over 200 years. The flush toilet was invented in 1596. But it was 1857 before anyone began manufacturing
toilet paper. Ice cream was invented in the 1600s. But it was 1896 before someone invented the ice cream
cone. The HHO generator was invented in 1800. But it wasn't until 1998 before someone conceived of powering a
car with it. The technology is proven, but the application is still new. Powering vehicles with water could
be an idea whose time has finally come.
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