Phil has volunteered to help me share the process of building a hydrogen generator with you. I will create a step by step guide to building a hydrogen generator that is hopefully easy to follow and definitely free for everyone. As my test subject, Phil will be following these plans to build his own hydrogen generator.
Phil's project vehicle is a 1986 Convertible Top Suzuki Samurai.
Step 1: Analyze your engine compartment. (Look under the hood!)
The first step to this project is analyzing your engine compartment. Is there enough room for a hydrogen generator? If yes, what size mason jars will you use and how many? Keep in mind that the mason jars you use must be wide mouthed. Read on for examples and to find hints to customizing your installation.
Phil Has more than enough room on the driver's side of his engine compartment. There's also a nice flat platform to support the installation.
Step 2: Analyze your current fuel economy. (How many miles do you get per gallon?)
There are two ways I would do this.
1. You could fill up your tank and write down your odometer reading or zero your trip odometer. Then drive as usual while noting how much of your diving is highway or city and what average speeds you drive at. At any given time, let's say after at least 20 miles, stop and fill up your tank. Now note the gallons purchased and find out how far you've traveled since you last fueled up. To do this subtract your previous noted odometer reading from your current reading at the pump or simply check your previously zeroed trip odometer. Now divide the miles traveled by the gallons purchased and you will have your current average fuel economy. 100 miles / 5 Gallons = 20 Miles Per Gallon.
Phil needs to get back to me on this part. Do your homework Phil!
2. Another option is to look up your vehicles fuel economy at fueleconomy.gov. These estimates will vary based on the condition of your vehicle and your driving habits. I recommend using the prior method for more accurate conclusions as to the effectiveness of your installation and to know exactly how substantial your bragging rights are.
According to fueleconomy.gov Phil's '86 Samurai gets 23 City and 27 Highway. The combined miles per gallon is around 25.
Now you are ready to start the building process.
1 comment:
But where can I get a phil?
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