Project Summary
Meteor Power’s project will focus on developing a new electrolysis unit capable of separating water in addition to a water/urea mix. Early calculations suggest the result of water electrolysis will be an increase in power, in addition to emissions improvements, despite having to power the electrolysis process.
Project Achievements
- Designed and built a ‘wet’ electrolysis unit for use in testing emissions from multiple engines, and a series of ‘dry’ electrolysis units to test different internal configurations to compare gas volume versus electrical power inputs.
- Undertook testing with modern 6kW Hyundai generator and 1960s era 120 litre engine fitted to a Class 20 locomotive. Utilised specialist hydrogen gas measurement devices to accurately differentiate between a range of electrolysis plate designs.
- On older engines the improvements were far greater, which bodes well for improving legacy engine emissions whilst also benefiting more recent engines.
Next Steps
What Next? • Develop new electrolyser electronic control modules to better match hydrogen and
