What is Browns Gas?
Brown’s Gas, often referred to as HHO, is 2 parts hydrogen gas, and one part oxygen gas (by volume). Because it has the same elements and in the same proportions as water vapor, and because it is composed of Oxygen and Hydrogen, it is often not clearly understood what makes Brown’s gas different from what you might buy from commercial suppliers of industrial gas (for instance). Ordinary hydrogen and oxygen gas, when purchased commercially, or when produced by ordinary electrolyzers, comes in the form of 02 and H2. That is, the molecules of both gases form molecules of 2 atoms each. This is a more stable state for these gases than when individual atoms are separate as molecules (charged ions) of one atom each. The problem with H2 and 02 as a combustible gas, is that before they can react together to make H2O, they must first be broken apart into separate H and O atoms. The energy required to do this is a large fraction of the energy you get back when they combine to make H2O. What makes
Brown’s gas is a chemical used in high-powered lights and lamps, torches, and welding tools. Also known as oxyhydrogen, Brown’s gas was named for Yull Brown, a Bulgarian inventor who first patented two producers of oxyhydrogen. It is a technology that burns water as fuel, and can be used for heating, cutting, fusing, and is popular in automotive industries. It is also known as HHO gas, di-hydroxy, green glass, water glass, and knallgas. Brown’s gas has been used to produce oxyhydrogen lamps, like the limelight sometimes used in stage lighting. It is also used in the melting of and working with many metals. Because of the high temperature possible in oxyhydrogen, the chemical has been used to melt various metals, such as platinum, since its discovery, though more efficient and safe methods have since been discovered. The oxyhydrogen torch has been used in this method for cutting glass and thermoplastocs as well. It has also been used as an experimental automotive fuel. Brown’s gas is a
Brown’s Gas is common ducted Oxy-Hydrogen produced according to the the 1’st and 2’nd laws of electrolysis. Brown’s Gas has some some general need to know information comparable to that of pure hydrogen. See below for average electrolysis energy requirements, and here for average efficiencies. BGTorch is my blog where I discuss the viability, efficiency, and application of Brown’s Gas.
