Complete Car Hydrogen Conversion Kit From United Nuclear
Posted on Mar 25, 2007 - 11:26 AM
By: Adam Beazley
A good friend of mine just sent me to
United Nuclear’s website the other day to have a look at their new conversion systems for late model cars. n my opinion this is a fantastic breakthrough in the alternative energy world as they have found a way for us to produce and store hydrogen safely using Hydrides.
The systems works by using hydrogen in a typical (slightly modified) internal combustion engine and instead of burning hydrocarbons it burns the hydrogen. This of course almost eliminates all emissions aside from a small amount of nitrogen oxides which can be easily filtered out.
The genius in this system is that fact that it comes with a solar powered hydrogen generator which you can use to generate your own hydrogen at home. In a nutshell this will allow you to never have to buy gasoline again. Even though the small hydrogen generator will generally take about 2 day to generate enough hydrogen to fill a small canister, you should still be able to always have enough on hand to never buy gasoline again.
Now there will be times where you will need to use gasoline, and this system allows you to switch back and forth between gasoline and hydrogen with a flick of a button, so those long trips are still an option.
THE NEGATIVE:
Unfortunately, due to the fact that Hydrogen gas burns so much faster than Gasoline, engines with compression ratios greater than 9.5 to 1 are very susceptible to damaging pre-detonation (engine knock). For this reason, Hydrogen conversions are not recommended for vehicles with turbochargers, superchargers, or compression ratios greater than 9.5 to 1. Also, because of the higher compression, different ignition system, and host of other factors, the Hydrogen Fuel System will not work on diesel engines.
Now of course with any good system and great idea which saves money and gasoline comes the “Big Business Conspiracy”.. “The Man”. According to Cryptogon.com‘s website, here is the latest news about United Nuclear:
United Nuclear Raided by U.S. Government :
Inventors can’t be allowed to provide viable alternatives to hydrocarbon derived gasoline directly to the public. It just can’t (and will not) be allowed. If you try it, men wearing black ski masks will show up, point guns at your head and steal your plans, records and computers.
They hate us for our freedom!
People who make jokes about “conspiracy theories” should try this one on for size:
Instead of moving forward with our research, 100% of our time and money is now being spent on fighting a legal battle with the U.S. Government.
Some time ago, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) recruited the SWAT team and other Government agencies to raid our facility confiscating all papers, plans and computers.
They are attempting to block all sales and use of the chemicals used in our Hydrogen storage system.
The materials in question are common Oxidizers and have never been illegal to own or purchase and are not even classified as hazardous materials.
Isn’t that just a shame?
Well until they are up and running again, there are other viable options like this
Oxy-Hydrogen Generator. It’s not a total sustainable solution, but hey it gives you 28% better fuel economy.
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By PC-Bjorn on 04/04/2007
We all need to act on this. United Nuclear should publish their research to P2P networks and let foreign companies pick it up on one condition: NO PATENTS.
There is a world outside of America as well, and American oil politics is trying to ruin it intently! Energy is most certainly not the property of Bush and his bullies. Let’s prove it to them.
I’ve been watching United Nuclear for a while, and I think their project deserves respect and encouragement. They should have some kind of PayPal-donation-system. If their product works as proposed, it might be THE system that saves the world (taking into account the growing number of cars in China and India).
Talk about this technology to everyone you know. Public interest is what will save this project!
By Nathan Calvert on 11/06/2007
I am currently researching and building a very compact and economical hydrogen generator specifically designed for 4cylinder/4carb motorcycles. It uses four separate reaction chambers and uses the carbs to control airflow. The carb bowls and float chambers are removed and replaced with gas outputs from each of the four reaction chambers. The reaction is controlled by a simple 555 PWM circuit which rate is adjusted by a simple variable resistor or pot at the pulley on the carbs (the system is very easy to manufacture and install). I plan on retaining the tank for water supply and with a small water pump for topping up the generators (giving the internals of the tank a rustproof coating, using stainless throughout and installing a stainless exhaust system.
The bike being used is my Bandit 1200,which as is returns 35-40 mpg on standard fuel and I believe I could easily achieve upwards of 80mpg of WATER with this system, and as each carb has it’s own reaction chamber it will be easier to fine tune and balance the distribution of hydrogen to each cylinder.
Modifications for longevity will be things such as ceramic coating on the engine internals and a lower compression ratio (a cylinder rebore or head gasket spacer) and titanium valves to withstand the higher temperatures and an ignition advancer/retarder system to alter timings to prevent engine detonation. Also valve clearance tolerances may need to be revised, again to the higher operating temperatures withing the combustion chamber.
All of the above internal engine work will be carried out by mechanics sourced from outside the project and as such I will have to wait until I have enough funds to do so.
It’s a shame the government don’t give hand outs to people trying to improve the world!!
email: naycalvert@msn.com
By Cars India on 05/22/2008
Really good information on hydrogen kit for cars. this is a good fuel option.
By Car Lease on 07/17/2008
@ Nathan Calvert - Seems like you are working on a project that will potentially be of good use for human kind. Please keep it up and hope someone with authority can help you with the funds you need. Did you mean that Water was actually used to fuel the motor?? that’s cool.
By New car price quotes on 08/09/2008
Amazing, I’m just wondering how will this technology affect and transform the car industry and car businesses. To me it will take a while before we see new technologies standards in our roads, there’s too much money invested right now on what it is established, this will be of no convenience for the Big car industries and Petroleum companies.
By Car Donation on 10/05/2008
Good stuff.. Made for a brilliant read.!
By Erik Z on 11/12/2008
That’s really cool, didn’t know there was any kit like that. I wonder how good it is truely though.
By number plates on 04/23/2009
I am planing to modify my car to hydrogen fuel. . .where can i get hydrogen kits in India?
By car accessories on 09/22/2009
Nice to know that there are already hydrogen kits. And I hope that more of these will be out in the market. This could lessen the pollution.
By car service on 10/10/2009
What a pity. I really thought that government tactics like that would change now that Obama was in. Sure, the gasoline industry would collapse, but wouldn’t alternative industries rise up in its place? And wouldn’t the car service and mechanical repair industry benefit from the additional work in converting and maintaining those vehicles? I hope the inventors had a patent, at least. One thing that could be considered as a social service (although it would definitely require a lot of unselfishness!) is simply making the plans available to the public. Clever mechanical engineers and even home hobbyists could probably knock up their own.
By car insurance quotes on 10/28/2009
At least progress is being made for practical alternatives in ways to power vehicles. I’m sure in time a viable choice will be developed and adopted by worldwide. A conversion kit is always a good idea because it means no one has to go and buy another car they can adapt the one they have. This is a choice many would prefer over getting a new car. Thanks for sharing this informaton and here’s to this technology moving along quickly.
By LA Limo on 11/28/2009
I agree with them, converting a car to hydrogen would be really really dangerous, converting it to bio diesel however would cost about 600 bucks, and works great, i have a friend who converted her volkswagon jetta diesel and she drove from kentucky to texas to california and all the way back to kentucky, and it cost her 30 bucks in gas, the veg oil she got for free from mexican restaurants along the way…but again you have to know what you are doing, and be prepared to replace seals more frequently than youre used to, but seals usually cost 2-3 dollars so its still saving in the long run.
By Car Accident Claim on 12/01/2009
It is Amazing, I’m just wondering how will this technology affect and transform the car industry.My point of view “conversion” means converting a car from fuel injection to carburetor before installing the gadgets.
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By Car Accident Compensation on 12/03/2009
Wow!! thats really a small amount!! the last cell i made was pushing out 1L/min on a 6amp battery charger without any vaccume on it.
regarding the ported question, yes, i feel that it has a very good design
By thai silk on 12/14/2009
Your work is fantastic looking, the site is a snap to navigate… Consider me a fan!
By florida drug and alcohol course on 12/15/2009
Hydrogen-powered cars are likely a decade away from mass production, but can the consumer really wait that long, especially in light of record gas-price increases in 2007?
In what has become the “Now Generation,” scientists and consumers alike are anxious to experience this very moment the opportunities hydrogen-powered vehicles have to offer. They can not wait to eliminate the dependability on gasoline.
By car recovery on 12/23/2009
I need an exact estimate on how much it would cost to convert your gasoline car into a hydrogen car. I would like to know how much would it cost if you do it yourself and if you took it to a car center. Thank You
