Hydrogen Water Generation
Hydrogen Water Generation
Hydrogen water has grabbed attention in the wellness industry worldwide. Having found its place as one of the strongest antioxidants, possessing anti-aging properties, and being an immunity booster have been some of the major reasons behind its popularity. But how is hydrogen water made? Let's understand the underlying principles, technologies, and steps involved in the process for generating hydrogen water and, at the same time, the advancements in technology in generating water rich in molecular hydrogen.
Different Technology Involved
An electrochemical process works on electrical energy with a chemical reaction: the passage of an electric current through plates and electrolyte, either water or a conducting fluid, exists between the plates. The electrical energy at the electrode (Anode which is positively charged and cathode which are negatively charged) usually leads to the decomposition of the electrolyte into a different constituent such as gasses and other solutions.
1.Electrolysis: Alkaline water
Alkaline water - In alkaline water electrolysis, two platinized titanium electrodes separated by a separator membrane. The positively charged Anode and the negatively charged Cathode facilitate the splitting of water molecules into Hydrogen Ions (H⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻). On the Cathode side, Hydrogen gas, along with OH-, is formed (Hydroxide ions representing Alkalinity). In the Anode side some Oxygen gas along with H+ ions are formed ( H+ ions representing Acidity ). Therefore an Alkaline stream and an Acidic stream comes out from the Alkalizer cell.
2.Electrolysis - Hydrogen water
Hydrogen water: Electrolysis breaks up water molecules into H₂ and O₂ by two platinized titanium electrodes separated by one solid polymer electrolyte (SPE). On the positive anode side, O2, H+ ions, and some O3 are formed. Only positive Hydrogen ions pass to the negatively charged Cathode side through the key function of the SPE membrane. The hydrogen ions, converting to the cathode side, change into H2 gas dissolving in the water stream. The Anode side emits primarily O2 with traces of O3
Step-by-Step Process of Generating Hydrogen Water
The production of Hydrogen water is a multistage process that involves water filtration to separate ozone. Let's take a cursory look at the general practice:
Because the Hydrogen Cell is not a water purifier, The water must be treated to be free from impurity. The Hydrogen water generator has several stages of filtration. The first stage is pre-filtration through a pre-filter in an outer box unit to remove sediments, and the second stage is dual filtration before reverse osmosis to remove dissolved impurities and after that an active carbon filter is used to remove organic impurities including chlorine.
Then the filtered water passes through an ESS, which is the Electrolytic Sanitizing System, that gives it microbial safety by adding active silver ions, followed by a silver impregnated onto carbon filter which performs added disinfection and imparts a taste and odor.
This process further leads the water to a mineralizer, which adds back in essential minerals taken out during the process of reverse osmosis.
Once the water is filtered, it proceeds to the Electrolysis process in the Hydra cell via the SPE membrane. Separating Hydrogen and Oxygen at Cathode and Anode, during the Electrolysis process, Oxygen gas is separated as an additional filtration step to remove any residual gasses or impurities (ozone) as rejected. The Hydrogen gas is dissolved into the water. The importance of this step is to ensure water is loaded with molecular Hydrogen.
Maintenance and Safety of Hydrogen Water Machines
For the efficiency and safety of the Hydrogen water machines, it is very important to keep in mind the following do's and don'ts:
Do's
- Cleaning of the machine with regular intervals and as indicated if required to avoid mineral and contamination deposit - electrolysis cleaning is also a part.
- Replace filters within the recommended schedule to keep the water pure.
- Always feed the machine with clean, filtered water to avoid blockage and contamination.
Don'ts
- Do not clean the machine with harsh chemicals or abrasive materials; they will easily spoil the component of the machine.
- Observe strictly all the use and maintenance instructions given by the manufacturer for the optimal performance and durability of the machine.
Hydrogen water refers to water in which molecular hydrogen is dissolved, provided to have some health benefits. Its manufacturing process consists mainly of water filtration, electrolyzing, membrane processing, and the gas separation steps. With proper maintenance and observing all other safety protocols, one is able to make sure that their Hydrogen water machine operates to its peak performance and safety.
Hydrogen water is an up-and-coming health trend that's currently exciting. With research advancing, we are coming to understand more and more the advantages of hydrogen water.
