Theoretical Concept of Hydrogen Redox Electric Power Generation

Abstract

This paper demonstrates the electric power generator with both zero energy input and zero matter input and emission without violating the laws of thermodynamics. The hydrogen redox power generation system is a combined energy cycle consisting of the H 2 O reduction by the electrostatic induction hydrogen electrolytic cell for the synthesis of pure stoichiometric H 2 -O 2 fuel and the H 2 oxidation to H 2 O by the fuel cell. The electrostatic induction potential superposed hydrogen electrolytic cell works on the mechanism in which, on the theoretical base, power used is 17% of the total electrical energy required, while the remaining 83% can be provided by the electrostatic energy free of power. Part of the power delivered by the fuel cell is returned to the electrolytic cell, and the remainder represents the net power output. For high-power applications, the cycle power efficiency defined as the ratio of net power output outside the generator to power delivered by the H 2 -O 2 fuel cell is of primary interest. According to calculations using the operational data of alkaline water electrolysis in industries, the cycle power efficiencies exceed 70%.