Johnson reversible engine

A method of producing electricity, said method comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing a first electrochemical cell coupled to a current source;
• (b) providing a second electrochemical cell coupled to a load;
• (c) providing a closed loop conduit system containing the first and second electrochemical cells in positions to restrict the flow of the ionizable gas through the conduit system;
• (d) passing a current through the first electrochemical cell to induce the flow of the ionizable gas through the first electrochemical cell;
• (e) heating the ionizable gas adjacent or within the second electrochemical cell;
• and
• (f) cooling the ionizable gas adjacent or within the first electrochemical cell;
• whereby the passage of the current through the first electrochemical cell causes the passage of the ionizable gas therethrough so as to cause a pressure difference across the second electrochemical cell, and whereby the pressure differential across the second electrochemical cell causing the passage of ionized gas through the second electrochemical cell which thereby causes an electric potential difference.

An reversible engine comprising:

• a first electrochemical cell;
• a second electrochemical cell;
• a closed loop conduit system, said conduit system having a first conduit extending from said first electrochemical cell to said second electrochemical cell and a second conduit extending from said second electrochemical cell to said first electrochemical cell;
• heating means for transferring heat to said second electrochemical cell;
• cooling means for transferring heat from said first electrochemical cell;
• and
• a supply of ionizable gas contained within said conduit system,
• whereby with the passage of a current through the first electrochemical cell the ionizable gas is forced through the first electrochemical cell thereby increasing the pressure within the first conduit while simultaneously decreasing the pressure within the second conduit, and whereby the resulting pressure differential between the first conduit and the second conduit causes the ionizable gas to pass through the second electrochemical cell thus creating an electric potential difference between its first and second electrodes.