John Nico N. Omlang
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Scopus ID: 105030140232
2024 IEEE 16th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management (HNICEM), (2024), pp. 1-5
Conference Paper | Published: January 1, 2024
Abstract
An HHO generator is a device that electrolyzes water to produce a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases, which can be used as a fuel source for various applications such as welding, cutting, and combustion engines. The efficiency and production rate of HHO generators are influenced by various parameters, including electrode materials, voltage, current, and electrolyte solutions. This study aimed to evaluate the oxyhydrogen production of an HHO generator by conducting parametric analysis. A complete setup consisting of a modular HHO generator, a bubbler, and a device for measuring the volume flow rate was constructed and used in a series of experiments to determine the effects of electrode material, electrolyte solution, applied current, and plate geometry on oxyhydrogen production. The results were evaluated and analyzed using the Pareto principle, which indicated that plate geometry and input current were the most significant factors, while the other two were considered less critical. The surface area of the plates was the most significant factor affecting oxyhydrogen production, while the type of material used as an electrode was the least significant. The highest oxyhydrogen production rate, averaging 0.504 L/min over three trials, was achieved using grooved stainless-steel 316L plates in a Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) solution with a 280-ampere current. Corrosion tests indicated that stainless steel 316L in KOH solution had the lowest corrosion rate (5.043 × 10-4 MPY), while stainless steel 304 had the highest (1.009 × 10-3 MPY).