Gas prices have surged, leading to a rise in claims by inventors of gas-saving devices. While many of these claims are scams, a few are genuine, and some seem too good to be true. This article delves into the science behind one of the most publicized devices: water fuel.
As you read this article, you've likely heard about water cars or water fuel. Some argue that it's the biggest scam of our time. With gas prices skyrocketing, it seems like the perfect moment for a gasoline-related scam. But is water fuel truly a scam? Questions like "Is this too good to be true?" and "Why aren't major car manufacturers producing such cars?" might have crossed your mind. Let's explore these questions in detail.
Critics exist for every new technology. When Edward Jenner was developing a vaccine against smallpox in the early 19th century, people went crazy, claiming the vaccine would turn humans into cattle. A famous cartoon from 1801 even predicted that people would grow cattle limbs. Yet, we've all had the smallpox vaccine, and we didn't turn into cows. Had Jenner listened to his critics, humanity might have been wiped out by smallpox by now.
Similarly, imagine the skepticism in the 1950s when people heard that Neil Armstrong was going to the moon. The criticism would have been far worse than what water fuel faces today.
While the general public may be unaware of using water as a fuel, thousands of people worldwide have been using this technology, and research has been ongoing for decades. Here is a partial list of researchers who have dedicated their lives to water fuel technology and their patents:
| Researcher | Year | Patent | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H. Garrett | 1932 | US Patent 2006676 | Electrolytic Carburator |
| Stephen Horvath | 1978 | US Patent 4107008 | Electrolysis method for producing hydrogen and oxygen |
| Archie H. Blue | 1978 | US Patent 4124463 | Electrolytic cell |
| Shigeta Hasebe | 1978 | US Patent 4105528 | Apparatus for decomposition of aqueous liquid |
| Donald A. Kelly | 1981 | US Patent 4256060 | Manifold hydrogen generator units for automotive I.C. engines |
| Roy A. Davis | 1983 | US Patent 4380970 | Combustion engines |
| Stanley A. Meyer | 1992 | US Patent 5149407 | Process and apparatus for the production of fuel gas and the enhanced release of thermal energy from such gas |
| Stephen Barrie Chambers | 2002 | US Patent 6126794 | An apparatus for producing orthohydrogen and/or parahydrogen |
| Professor William Rhodes | - | - | - |
| Professor Yull Brown | - | - | - |
Before you start thinking about pumping water instead of gas, it's essential to understand that water can't produce any energy until it's broken down into hydrogen and oxygen through a process known as electrolysis. Hydrogen, one of the most potent energy sources on Earth, has often been predicted to replace fossil fuels like gasoline and diesel.
Hydrogen is currently used not only to run cars but also to power entire cities in Denmark and Japan. Water can be electrolyzed into hydrogen using various methods, including electricity, geothermal energy, natural gas, and solar power. The resultant gas from the electrolysis of water is known by many names: HHO, Brown’s gas, Rhodes gas, and Ortho-hydrogen, to name a few.
This isn't a new science, but it became widely known in 2006. Since then, there has been a flood of water fuel conversion kits on the market, with prices ranging from $29 to $7,000 for the more sophisticated ones. Some are fakes, some overestimate their potential, and a few can save as much as 60% of the monthly gas bill.
One of the most talked-about water fuel products is Water4Gas. However, it's crucial to approach such claims with skepticism and not believe everything you read.
In conclusion, while the idea of water fuel is fascinating and has a long history of research, it's essential to approach it with a critical mind. The technology holds promise, but it's not without its challenges and controversies.
