Evaluación del torque, potencia y consumo de combustible con la implementación de una celda de hidrógeno en un vehículo 1.6 Lt a gasolina

Abstract

The increase in the vehicle fleet in Ecuador has been growing over the years, which causes greater consumption of fossil fuels. Therefore, the objective of this research work was to determine the variation of fuel, torque and power with the implementation of a wet cell type hydrogen generator in a vehicle with the following characteristics: 1.6 litres hatchback and manufactured in 2008. The behavior was evaluated for which an electrolyte with high electrical conductivity was developed. The methodology implemented was of a field experimental type. It was carried out in Riobamba which is located at an altitude of 2754 m.a.s.l, in this city an urban route was drawn which was supported by the driving cycle where dynamic tests of fuel consumption through the application of the SAE J1321:2012 standard, in terms of torque and power, tests were carried out on the roller dynamometer. Through this methodology it was possible to determine an increase in the gasoline consumption of 63 ml, with regard to engine torque and power, an increase of 1,88 lb-ft and 9,01 Hp was obtained respectively. This concluding that with the hydrogen generator fuel consumption increased and did not decrease as initially mentioned, about the torque and power an increase was obtained, proving that these two parameters of the internal combustion engine can be increased with this instrument.