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US 2017/0254297 A1Published application
Vehicle emissions reduction system
AssigneeBrc Global Corporation
InventorSTEVE DANIEL BURNS
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an emissions reduction system to reduce levels of NOx and/or particulate matter from combustion engine emissions. The system comprises a feed water reservoir, an electrolytic cell capable of converting water into substantially pure hydrogen and oxygen and water vapour. A gas bubbler is provided to prevent build-up of hydrogen and to act as a flame arrestor from the combustion engine. The hydrogen produced by the electrolytic cell is fed via the gas bubbler into an internal combustion engine.
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An emissions reduction system for a vehicle, comprising:
- a water reservoir for containing a supply of feed water;
- at least one electrolytic cell for converting feed water into hydrogen gas and a mixture of oxygen gas and residual water;
- a water pump for causing flow of feed water from the water reservoir to the or each electrolytic cell;
- a gas bubbler comprising a secondary reservoir;
- a hydrogen fluid flow path permitting flow of the hydrogen gas from the or each electrolytic cell to the gas bubbler and subsequently to a combustion engine;
- an oxygen and water vapour fluid return flow path leading from the or each electrolytic cell to the water reservoir.
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