Patent Publication Number: US-7216484-B2

Title: Arc-hydrolysis steam generator apparatus and method

Description:
PRIORITY CLAIM 
   To the fullest extent permitted by law, the present continuation-in-part non-provisional patent application claims priority to, and the full benefit of, U.S. Non-provisional Patent Application entitled “ARC-HYDROLYSIS FUEL GENERATOR WITH SUPPLEMENTAL ENERGY RECOVERY”, filed on Jan. 4, 2005, having assigned Ser. No. 11/029,119. 
   TECHNICAL FIELD 
   The present invention relates generally to a steam generator, and more specifically to a steam generator apparatus and process for generation of steam and energy generator therefrom, wherein the steam is generated by arc-hydrolysis of water, and wherein supplemental electrical energy is recovered from an electrical arc via induction. 
   BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   As concerns about our nation&#39;s dependence on foreign oil increase, and as Americans become more aware of the resulting direct effect on the economy of the country and of environmental impacts of foreign petroleum use, interest has increased for domestically-produced alternative methods for fueling transportation engines, as well as methods for generation of electrical energy. 
   Electrolysis has long been a method of choice to break compounds into their component molecules. Hydrolyzing water to produce steam and heat through the use of electrical energy at electrodes is called electrolysis, in this instance, water electrolysis. By subjecting water to a pair of electrodes to a electrical energy, a cold or low voltage anode and a hot or high voltage anode within a pressurized vessel, there will result the formation of pressurized steam. 
   In order to provide for more rapid electrolysis of water, it is desirable to inject more electrical energy into the water surrounding the electrodes to thereby break apart more water molecules rapidly and creating heat which becomes steam once is pressurized. One method of injecting large amounts of energy into the water to make steam is through electrodes is via an electric arc, this process is called arc-hydrolysis. 
   Electric arcs have been utilized for ionization and/or hydrolysis of water, wherein the energy released in the formation of the spark breaks apart the water molecule into its component hydrogen and oxygen elements. In hydrolyzing water, the arc must take place under water and is thus known as arc-hydrolysis. 
   Arc-hydrolysis of water will result in the production of a great deal of heat, wherein the temperature of the hot anode reaches approximately 6000 degrees Fahrenheit or more. 
   In order to stabilize the pattern of dependency on foreign oil, in addition to creating employment in a new industry, it is desirable to both generate high pressure steam and to recover electrical energy utilized in producing the steam. 
   Accordingly, it is advantageous to make the arc-hydrolysis process more efficient and/or to recover the heat energy through other means, steam production is one form of energy recovery. Efficiency improvement has been accomplished by adding salts to the water to facilitate ionic transfer between the electrodes. A large quantity of energy is generated in the form of heat in the electric arc discharge by the use of arc-hydrolysis. 
   Therefore, it is readily apparent that there is a need for an apparatus and method for generation of high-pressure steam via arc-hydrolysis, with supplemental electrical recovery of energy residing in the arc plasma. 
   BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   Briefly described, in a preferred embodiment, the present invention overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and meets the recognized need for such a device by providing an arc-hydrolysis steam generator with supplemental energy recovery, via an inductor, from the magnetic field formed by an arc discharge utilized for electrolyzing water. The arc-hydrolysis steam generator of the present invention recovers wasted radiating energy and water vapor that would otherwise be lost, thereby providing for higher efficiency of conversion of electrical energy to steam. 
   According to its major aspects and broadly stated, the present invention in its preferred form is an arc-hydrolysis steam generator and method of use thereof, wherein an inductor is placed around an arc-hydrolysis unit, and wherein the inductor recovers magnetic energy generated by the electric arc discharge, to supplement the recoverable steam energy. The recovered energy is returned to the arc-hydrolysis unit, whereby the recovered energy reduces the quantity of electrical energy required to provide a subsequent arc discharge. It is noted that the steam is produced concurrent with the electrolysis/magnetic energy recovery. 
   Additionally, water vapor in the form of condensate exhausted by the steam is circulated and returned to the process, thereby reducing the quantity of water required to produce energy. 
   More specifically, the present invention is an arc-hydrolysis steam generator with supplemental energy recovery and process therefore, wherein a source material, such as water, in a controlled high-pressure container is subjected to an electric arc discharge. Submerged arc-hydrolysis utilizes a high energy, high amperage controlled DC pulse to produce a spark, or arc, in a solution comprised water with a small percentage of salt (NaCl), whereby the solution is ionized into steam comprised hydrogen and oxygen in the form of high pressure steam, via the application of a high electrical energy amperage. 
   The steam produced is subsequently fed to an steam turbine, wherein rotational energy is produced, thereby producing rotational energy for use in sustaining rotation power for transportation purposes such as automobiles, cars, boats, etc, etc or for producing electrical energy. It will be recognized by those skilled in the art that mechanical energy from the steam turbine could selectively be utilized with or without producing electrical energy via electrical generator for other heating applications as well. The steam turbine provides rotational energy, such as for pumping water, or powering a vehicle. 
   Magnetic field energy is recovered from the electric arc discharge and converted into electrical energy by an inductor, to increase the overall efficiency of the arc-hydrolysis steam generator and its process. 
   In addition to fueling steam turbines, the heat produced by the arc-hydrolysis can be utilized as an environmentally desirable method to heat or cool homes (thru absorption refrigeration) as well as clean and disinfect water or organic materials contaminated by bacteria, and/or desalinize water. 
   In order to achieve maximization of the desired results of the present invention, it is necessary to recapture the radiated wasted energy that would normally be lost from the arc discharge. The electric arc discharge forms a radiating electromagnetic event, wherein the electromagnetic event is produced and a magnetic envelope is created around the arc when a high energy direct current pulse is discharged across a spark gap. The pulse should be steady, extremely short in duration, and sharp in nature, with fast, abrupt interruption to produce the greatest radiating electromagnetic event and magnetic field for capture by an inductor. 
   A highly visible light effect is produced when the cold low voltage anode is exposed to the high-voltage anode (as high as 3000 volt) positive potential discharge. When the low voltage switch on the low voltage side is open, a high voltage positive potential forms across anodes, wherein electrons are drawn to the anodes, and, subsequently, when a switch is quickly closed and re-opened (as short as 0.00005 sec), an arc forms at the arc point between the low voltage anode and the high voltage anode of approximately 5000 kVA potential or higher. A plasma is formed from the arc discharge, wherein the plasma ionizes a solution there around, takes place and the electrons give up quanta or photons of electromagnetic nature, yielding a highly visible luminous light and extreme heat which converts the water into steam when water is heated and pressurized. 
   Specifically, the steady stream of sharp direct current pulses promotes ionization of the solution atoms during the upward leg of the pulse while creating an arc plasma condition and a pulsating electromagnetic radiant event in the downward leg of the pulse as it collapses. The high voltage direct current pulses produced across the arc point are sharply interrupted, abrupt and very short in duration (0.00005 sec to 0.01 sec), to obtain a maximum ratio of ionization rate to recycling rate of electric energy. 
   The steady direct current pulses across the anodes generate two concurrent events: 
   a) water solution is converted into steam via heat and pressure, 
   b) an electromagnetic radiant pulsating field, wherein the pulsating field is subsequently utilized to recover electric energy by use of a electrical energy reclaim grid comprising an inductor. 
   These two concurrent events tend to promote each other, first, by producing steam, and a pulsating arc plasma condition, and second, by producing an electromagnetic radiant field effect which is then converted into electrical energy. 
   The arc-hydrolysis steam generator with supplemental energy recovery recaptures most of the electrical energy utilized to produce the arc discharge. 
   Accordingly, a feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to produce hydrogen and oxygen steam at high pressure. 
   Still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to harvest the wasted energy created during arc-hydrolysis from the electromagnetic radiant event through utilization of the magnetic field formed. 
   Still a further feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to provide cyclical rotational energy motion for transportation purposes by the use of a steam turbine. 
   Still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to produce electrical power at the primary level such as electrical generators and secondary level at the internal reclaim circuit level. 
   Still yet another feature and advantage of the present invention is that it approaches near self-sufficiency for electrical energy and water. 
   An additional feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to sterilize liquid materials. 
   Another use of the present invention is for the purposes of charging automotive and buildings batteries during off power periods of time, i.e. night time, to be used later when power is more expensive. 
   Yet an additional feature and advantage of the present invention is that it requires only addition of water solution and supplemental electrical energy for self-sufficiency. 
   Still yet an additional feature and advantage of the present invention is that it minimizes the depletion of water because it generates condensate water, which can be re-used by the process. 
   These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the following description and claims when read in light of the accompanying drawings. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The present invention will be better understood by reading the Detailed Description of the Preferred and Selected Alternate Embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing figures, in which like reference numerals denote similar structure and refer to like elements throughout, and in which: 
       FIG. 1  is a block diagram of an arc-hydrolysis gaseous steam generator according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
       FIG. 2  is a cross-sectional view of a submerged Steam generation system component of an arc-hydrolysis steam generator according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
       FIG. 3  is a schematic diagram of the electrical circuitry of an arc-hydrolysis steam generator according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
       FIG. 4  is a schematic diagram of the electrical circuitry of an arc-hydrolysis steam generator according to the alternate embodiment of the present invention; 
       FIG. 5  is a block diagram of a steam/electricity generation process of an arc-hydrolysis steam generator according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention. 
   

   REFERENCE NUMERALS IN THE DRAWINGS 
     FIG. 1   10  Steam Arc-Hydrolysis 
     FIG. 1   100 . 1  Supplemental external power 
     FIG. 1   100 . 2  Steam turbine 
     FIG. 1   100 . 3  Rotational energy 
     FIG. 1   100 . 4  Condensate pipe 
     FIG. 1   100 . 5  Condensate tank 
     FIG. 1   100 . 6  Condensate pump 
     FIG. 1   100 . 7  Make up water 
     FIG. 2   200  Steam generation system 
     FIG. 2   200 . 1  Arc-plasma point 
     FIG. 2   200 . 2  Adjustable metal electrode 
     FIG. 2   200 . 2 . 1  Metal electrode 
     FIG. 2   200 . 2 . 2  Connection post with cable 
     FIG. 2   200 . 2 . 3  Electrode union 
     FIG. 2   200 . 2 . 4  Pressure seal 
     FIG. 2   200 . 3  Fixed electrode 
     FIG. 2   200 . 3 . 1  Metal electrode 
     FIG. 2   200 . 3 . 2  Connection post with cable 
     FIG. 2   200 . 4  Electrical Energy Reclaim grid 
     FIG. 2   200 . 4 . 1  Metal collector grid 
     FIG. 2   200 . 4 . 2  Connection post with cable 
     FIG. 2   200 . 4 . 3  Pyrex ring 
     FIG. 2   200 . 5  Condensate pipe 
     FIG. 2   200 . 5 . 1  Pressure controlling valve 
     FIG. 2   200 . 6  Steam supply 
     FIG. 2   200 . 6 . 1  Pressure controlling valve 
     FIG. 2   200 . 7  Pressure Transducer 
     FIG. 2   200 . 7 . 1  Water level 
     FIG. 2   200 . 7 . 2  Water level transducer 
     FIG. 2   200 . 8  Gap controller 
     FIG. 2   200 . 8 . 1  Pneumatic pressure line 
     FIG. 2   200 . 9  Liquid mass 
     FIG. 2   200 . 10 . High pressure steam 
     FIG. 2   200 . 11  High pressure vessel 
     FIG. 2   200 . 11 . 1  Vessel lid 
     FIG. 2   200 . 12  Side pressure vessel 
     FIG. 2   200 . 13  Air source with controller 
     FIG. 3   300  Electrical system 
     FIG. 3   300 . 1  Supplemental electrical power conditioner 
     FIG. 3   300 . 2  Low DC to High AC converter 
     FIG. 3   300 . 2 . 1  First full bridge rectifier 
     FIG. 3   300 . 2 . 2  High Kva condenser 
     FIG. 3   300 . 3  Battery A 
     FIG. 3   300 . 3 . 1  Condenser 
     FIG. 3   300 . 3 . 2  Second full bridge rectifier 
     FIG. 3   300 . 3 . 3  Transformer 
     FIG. 3   300 . 4  Battery B 
     FIG. 3   300 . 5  High frequency solid state switching device 
     FIG. 3   300 . 5 . 1  Fast response diode 
     FIG. 3   300 . 5 . 2  Variable resistance 
     FIG. 4   400  Alternate electrical system 
     FIG. 4   400 . 1  Supplemental electrical power conditioner 
     FIG. 4   400 . 2  Low DC to High AC converter 
     FIG. 4   400 . 2 . 1  First full bridge rectifier 
     FIG. 4   400 . 2 . 2  High Kva condenser 
     FIG. 4   400 . 3  Battery A 
     FIG. 4   400 . 3 . 1  Condenser 
     FIG. 4   400 . 3 . 2  Second full bridge rectifier 
     FIG. 4   400 . 3 . 3  Transformer 
     FIG. 4   400 . 3 . 4  Isolation diode 
     FIG. 4   400 . 3 . 5  Secondary electrical load 
     FIG. 4   400 . 4  Battery B 
     FIG. 4   400 . 5  High frequency solid state switching device 
     FIG. 4   400 . 5 . 1  Fast response diode 
     FIG. 4   400 . 5 . 2  Variable resistance 
     FIG. 5   500 . 1  Steam generator Unit 
     FIG. 5   500 . 2  Steam generator Unit 
     FIG. 5   500 . 3  Steam supply 
     FIG. 5   500 . 4  Steam turbine 
     FIG. 5   500 . 5  Rotational energy 
     FIG. 5   500 . 6  Condensate pipe 
     FIG. 5   500 . 7  Condensate tank 
     FIG. 5   500 . 8  Condensate pump 
     FIG. 5   500 . 9  Condensate return pipe 
     FIG. 5   500 . 10 . Electrical generator 
     FIG. 5   500 . 11  Primary electrical load 
     FIG. 5   500 . 12  Secondary electrical load 
     FIG. 5   500 . 13  Secondary electrical load 
   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED AND SELECTED ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS 
   In describing the preferred and selected alternate embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in  FIGS. 1–5 , specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The invention, however, is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish similar functions. 
   Referring now more specifically to  FIG. 1 , the present invention in the preferred embodiment is arc-hydrolysis steam generator  10  comprising Supplemental electrical external power  100 . 1 , Electrical system  300 , Steam generation system  200  and its vessel, steam turbine  100 . 2 , Rotational energy system  103 , Condensate return pipe  100 . 4 , Condensate tank  100 . 5  and Condensate pump  100 . 6 . Arc-hydrolysis steam generator  10  preferably utilizes electrical energy to power the electrical arc-plasma point  200 . 1  to ionize the fluid via electrodes, and comprises a fluid in the form of water  200 . 9 , which is then converted into steam  200 . 10 . 
   Steam generation system  200  is preferably in fluid communication with Steam turbine  100 . 2 , wherein Steam turbine  100 . 2  preferably receives high pressure steam  200 . 10  via pipe  200 . 6 , and wherein high pressure steam  200 . 10  flows thru steam generation system  200  via supply pipe  200 . 5 . Steam  200 . 10  is preferably returned to Steam generation system  200  thru Condensate tank  100 . 5  via Condensate return pipe  200 . 5  and Condensate return pump  100 . 6 . Condensate return pump  100 . 6  is preferably powered by electrical energy or rotational energy generated by the Steam turbine  100 . 2  or the electrical reclaimed by the Electrical reclaim grid  200 . 4 . 
   Steam generation system  200  is preferably in fluid communication with Steam turbine  100 . 2  via steam supply  200 . 6 , wherein Steam turbine  100 . 2  utilizes steam, thereby producing rotational energy  100 . 3 . In addition to supplying fuel for Steam turbine  100 . 2 , steam generation system  200  preferably provides steam for external uses via external fuel line  200 . 6  if desired. 
   Steam generation system  200  can preferably be regulated thru the use of DC high amperage pulses, high pressure and high temperature for the generation of the steam energy. Heat energy selectively produced could be utilized for a variety of processes, such as, for exemplary purposes only, environmental heating and cooling (absorption refrigeration), industrial steam purposes, heating water. If steam production is desired, then pressure and temperature must be adjusted thru Pressure controlling valves  200 . 2  and  200 . 6 . 1 , pump  200 . 5  to permit fluid  200 . 9  flow and brisk arc-plasma activity  200 . 1  to produce the desired higher pressure steam within the vessel itself. Electrical activity and DC energy pulses are controlled by Electrical system  300 . 
   Condensate water tank  100 . 5  preferably in fluid communication with Steam turbine  100 . 2  collects steam condensate via condensed water supply pipe  100 . 4 . Condensate return pipe  200 . 5 , wherein condensate water preferably flows from Condensate tank  100 . 5  thru Condensate pump  100 . 6  to Steam generation system  200  and returns to the Steam turbine  100 . 2  where it is converted into steam  200 . 10  to re-start the cycle. Processed fluids then converted into steam  200 . 10  at Steam generation system  200  preferably exit Steam generation system  200  via processed steam pipe output pipe  200 . 6 . 
   Electrical energy is required for initiation operation of arc-hydrolysis steam generator  10 . Such electrical energy is preferably supplied to Electrical system  300  from Supplemental electrical energy source  100 . 1  or from battery  300 . 3  or battery  300 . 4  respectively. Supplemental electrical energy source  100 . 1  provides electrical energy to Steam generation system  200  for commencement of operation of steam generation system  200  and/or for charging batteries  300 . 3  and  300 . 4 . 
   Steam generation system  200  vessel preferably operates at a very high temperature (5000 to 6000 degrees Fahrenheit). For one (1) standard 100 KWh arc-hydrolysis steam generator  10 , about 340,000 BTU/hour (100 KWh) or more need to be utilized, dissipated or removed; otherwise, the process will generate excessive heat which will be wasted which will otherwise destroy the system itself if not properly utilized. Steam supply pipe  200 . 6  and condensate recovery pipe  200 . 5  preferably functions to keep Steam generation system  200  and condensate water re-circulating and provided with water solution  200 . 9  by using Pump  100 . 6  to push or by its own pressure in the vessel. The produced heat is fed in the form of steam to Steam turbine  100 . 2  for use in producing rotational energy which can be utilized to generate electricity thru a generator unit or for transportation purposes. That is, the heat in the form of steam is preferably utilized to power the Steam turbine unit  100 . 2  to produce a rotational energy; however, the generated steam can be used contiguously for other uses such as generating electricity by driving electrical generators or as a heating source for use in heating homes and buildings as well as other uses. 
   Pump  100 . 6 , Condensate tank  100 . 5 , Steam turbine  100 . 2 , Steam generating unit  200  as well as pipes  200 . 6 ,  100 . 4  and  200 . 5 , Electrical System  300 , respectively, can be designed and sized by one skilled in the art to facilitate the desired steam output capacity and heating requirements desired. 
   Referring now more specifically to  FIG. 2 , in the preferred embodiment, the Steam generation system  200  comprises high voltage hot anode  200 . 2  and low voltage cold anode  200 . 3 , wherein arc point  200 . 1  is disposed between high voltage hot anode  200 . 2  and low voltage cold anode  200 . 3 . Steam generation system  200  further comprises Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4 , wherein Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  is preferably disposed around high voltage hot anode  200 . 2 , arc point  200 . 1 . 1 , and low voltage cold anode  200 . 3 , and wherein collector cable  200 . 4 . 2  preferably provides electrical communication between Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  and collector electrode terminal  200 . 4 . 2 . Preferred low voltage cold anode  200 . 3  made out of Tungsten or other hard metal material passes through cold electrode seal ring  200 . 3 . 1 , wherein high voltage cold anode  200 . 2  preferably comprises Tungsten or other hard metal material passes through cold electrode seal ring  200 . 2 . 4 . Hot electrode seal ring  200 . 2  is preferably in electrical communication with hot electrode terminal  200 . 2 . 2  via hot electrode cable  200 . 2 . 2 , wherein cable  200 . 2 . 2  should preferably be able to carry high current of approximately  20  amps or higher depending on the size of the application. 
   Arc chamber  200 . 9 . 1  preferably comprises PYREX ring  200 . 4 . 3 , liquid level  200 . 9 , Steam  200 . 10 , metal pressure seal ring  200 . 3 . 1 , metal pressure seal ring  200 . 2 . 4 , wherein pressure seal ring  200 . 3 . 1  is preferably in electrical communication with cold electrode terminal  200 . 3 . 2  via cold electrode cable  200 . 3 . 2 , wherein cable  200 . 3 . 2  should preferably be able to carry high current of approximately 20 amps or higher depending on application, and including metal pressure seal ring  200 . 2 . 4 , pressure seal ring  200 . 2 . 4 , wherein pressure seal ring  200 . 2 . 4  is preferably in electrical communication with hot electrode terminal  200 . 2 . 2  via cold electrode cable  200 . 2 . 2 , wherein cable  200 . 2 . 2  should preferably be able to carry high current of approximately 20 amps or higher depending on application 
   Arc chamber  200 . 9 . 1  is preferably fed with water  200 . 9  via Condensate pipe  200 . 5  and Steam  200 . 10  is preferably returned to Steam turbine  100 . 2  via Return pipe  200 . 6 . 
   Steam generation system  200  preferably comprises any magnetically inert material and able to stand high pressures (100–400 psi), such as, for exemplary purposes only, ceramic material. PYREX ring  200 . 4 . 3  is preferably provided as a component of the Steam generation system  200 , wherein PYREX ring  200 . 4 . 3  is formed from borosilicate glass, or other non-magnetic material that can withstand high temperatures, and wherein PYREX ring  200 . 4 . 3  preferably functions to protect Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  from potential corrosion and abrasive action of high pressure steam  200 . 10 . Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  is preferably copper, or other highly conductive material, formed into one or several copper rings preferably embedded within PYREX ring  200 . 4 . 3 . In the preferred form, Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  acts as an electromagnetic antenna and collects radiated magnetic energy formed by the collapse of the high current spark discharge at arc point  200 . 1 . 1 . 
   During the preferred use, Steam generation system  200  preferably contains water solution in the liquid form  200 . 9 . A spark is generated in arc chamber  200 . 9 . 1  at arc point  200 . 1 . 1 , between high voltage hot anode  200 . 2  and low voltage cold anode  200 . 3 , wherein low voltage cold anode  200 . 3  preferably includes Tungsten material. By the energizing of the Condensate return pipe  200 . 5  and Steam supply pipe  200 . 6  further provide circulation for water solution  200 . 9  and steam  200 . 10 . 
   Anodes  200 . 2  and  200 . 3  are preferably coaxially aligned, wherein arc point  200 . 1 . 1  is formed there between, with a maximum effective electrical arc achieved when the dimensions of arc point  200 . 1 . 1  are a few tenths of an inch or less to maintain the arc plasma point. The spark, -or arc, is produced by high current pulse discharge flowing from high current hot anode  200 . 2  to low voltage anode  200 . 3 . The optimal gap distance is selected by controller  200 . 8  via pneumatic signal  200 . 8 . 1  from controller  200 . 13 , wherein controller  200 . 8  responds to signals from electrical feedback from electrical signal received thru terminal  200 . 4 . 2 . 
   Ionization of water and biomass takes place at arc point  200 . 1 . 1 . In the preferred embodiment, controller  200 . 8  automatically adjusts the gap of the arc-plasma point  200 . 1 . 1  to maintain the optimum gap distance by controlling electrode  200 . 2  to optimize the level of steam production relative to electrical power generation as sensed via electrical activity feedback of terminal  200 . 4 . 2 . High current hot anode  200 . 2  position relative to the optimum gap distance is preferably controlled by in or out motion by controller  200 . 8  to maintain the most optimum energy of arc discharge. 
   Terminals  200 . 2 . 2  and  200 . 3 . 2  connected to Electrical system  300  deliver electrical energy to produce a high current arc and Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  preferably collects and stores energy formed by the arc discharge and by the magnetic field formed from the collapse of the arc discharge at arc point  200 . 1 . 1 . As previously discussed, Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  comprises metal cylindrical ring forms preferably made out of copper imbedded in PYREX ring  200 . 4 . 3 , wherein PYREX ring  200 . 4 . 3  is preferably disposed within Steam generation system  200  proximate arc point  200 . 1 . 1 . 
   Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  preferably collects the magnetic field energy after collapse of the magnetic field, wherein the energy collected is preferably utilized to re-charge batteries  300 . 3  and  300 . 4  (as shown in  FIG. 3 ). Collection and reuse of this energy increases the electrical efficiency of the present invention, preferably collecting between 50 to 60% of the electrical energy utilized by the spark at arc point  200 . 1 . 1 . PYREX ring  200 . 4 . 3 , with Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4 , is preferably disposed around and proximate arc point  200 . 1 . 1 , wherein Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  is in electrical communication with collector cable  200 . 4 . 2  via collector electrode terminal  200 . 4 . 2 , and wherein collector electrode terminal  200 . 4 . 2  delivers electrical energy to batteries  300 . 3  and  300 . 4  (as shown in  FIG. 3 ) for storage. 
   In the preferred embodiment, Steam generation system  200  also includes temperature transducer  200 . 7 . 1  and pressure transducer  200 . 7 , wherein temperature transducer  200 . 7 . 1  and pressure transducer  200 . 7  monitor temperature and pressure, respectively, within Steam generation system  200  via Pressure controlling valves  200 . 5 . 1  and  200 . 6 . 1 . The fluid level in Steam generation system  200  is monitored via liquid level transducer  200 . 7 . 2 . 
   The quantity of solution  200 . 9  and the rate of flow of steam  200 . 10  through the Steam generation system  200  are controlled by pump  100 . 6  according to the parameters of the pressure setpoint as desired. The greater the electrical energy disposed to the electrodes, the faster the flow of fluid, internal pressure and temperature through arc point  200 . 1 . 1 , the bigger the volume of steam produced; therefore, by increasing the flow of solution  200 . 9  and increasing current, the volume of steam is be increased. 
   Pressure for a particular application can be adjusted preferably between atmospheric pressure to 200 psi, depending on the amount of steam required, wherein the higher the pressure, the higher the amount of steam generated. Preferably modulating of the speed of pump  100 . 6 , and varying the pressure setpoint via pressure reducing valve control  200 . 5 . 1  and  200 . 6 . 1 , controls the pressure inside Steam generation system  200 . Pressure transducer  200 . 7  preferably reads the pressure in the Steam generation system chamber  200 . 9 . 1  and communicates same to pressure reducing valves  200 . 5 . 1  and  200 . 6 . 1  in a direct controlling way, the higher the pressure the higher the steam volume produced. 
   Referring now more specifically to  FIG. 3  exhibits the Electrical system  300 , Supplemental electrical power conditioner  300 . 1  is preferably in electrical communication with Low DC to high AC converter  300 . 2 , First full bridge rectifier  300 . 2  and grounded capacitor  300 . 2 . 2 . First full bridge rectifier  300 . 2 . 1  preferably obtains direct current from DC/AC converter  300 . 2  wherein DC/AC converter  300 . 2  converts low voltage direct current into high voltage alternating current and then converted to high potential/high current DC by first full bridge rectifier  300 . 2 . 1 , thereby to maintain a high potential across capacitor  300 . 2 . 2  and to terminal  200 . 2 . 2 . 
   Preferably DC/AC converter  300 . 2  is in electrical communication with switch  300 . 1 . 1 , first battery  300 . 3 , and second battery  300 . 4 . DC/AC converter  300 . 2  is preferably also in electrical communication with High frequency solid-state switching device  300 . 5  and Supplemental electrical power conditioner  300 . 1 , wherein Supplemental electrical power conditioner  300 . 1  is fed by External power supply  100 . 1 . High frequency solid-state pulse switching device  300 . 5  is preferably controlled to time the low voltage high frequency, high amperage DC pulse to electrode  200 . 3 . 2 . 
   In the preferred embodiment, collector electrode terminal  200 . 4 . 2  is in electrical communication with transformer  300 . 3 . 3 , and transformer  300 . 3 . 3  is in electrical communication with second full bridge rectifier  300 . 3 . 2 , wherein second full bridge rectifier  300 . 3 . 2  is grounded through capacitor  300 . 3 . 3 . Capacitor  300 . 3 . 3  is, preferably rated at 12 μF and 5 kVA or higher; other ratings and/or capacitors could be alternately utilized to fit the potential necessary for the application. 
   Second full bridge rectifier  300 . 3 . 2  and Capacitor  300 . 3 . 3  are preferably in electrical communication with first battery  300 . 3  and second battery  300 . 4 , thereby providing pulsed reclaimed energy thru DC current to charge batteries  300 . 3  or  300 . 4  respectively as permitted by switch  300 . 1 . 2 . 
   In the preferred configuration, cold electrode terminal  200 . 3 . 2  is in electrical communication with variable resistance  300 . 5 . 2 , wherein variable resistance  300 . 5 . 2  is in further electrical communication with fast response diode  300 . 5 . 1 , and wherein variable resistance  300 . 5 . 2  provides control and protection against excessive energy draw from batteries  300 . 3  and  300 . 4 . Fast response diode  300 . 5 . 1  is preferably in electrical communication with High frequency solid-state pulse switching device  300 . 5  to insure the flow of current in the direction of the High frequency solid-state pulse-switching device  300 . 5 . Fast sharp and high frequency low voltage/high amperage pulses and briskly terminated are required to maintain the required arc-plasma event  200 . 1 . 1 , those pulses are controlled by High frequency solid-state pulse switching device  300 . 5 . 
   The preferred electrical circuitry for providing arc discharges and for recovering energy therefrom can be divided into three main circuits: 
   1) Circuit H provides the requisite high direct current power, (preferably approximately 5 kVA) to high voltage hot anode  200 . 2 . Circuit H provides power, preferably direct high current power from batteries  300 . 3  and  300 . 4 , via DC/AC converter  300 . 2 , wherein DC/AC converter  300 . 2  raises the voltage potential supplied to full bridge rectifier  300 . 2 . 1 . Full bridge rectifier  300 . 2 . 1  provides output to high energy/high amperage hot anode  200 . 2  thru capacitor  300 . 2 . 2 , wherein high capacity capacitor  300 . 2 . 2  is sequentially charged and discharged to provide pulses to high voltage hot anode  200 . 2 . 2 . 
   High voltage hot anode  200 . 2  is provided for a typical application with about 30 to 300 volts, at 200 amps or greater depending on application, depending on desired power output across anodes  200 . 3  and  200 . 2 , creating an arc discharge at arc point  200 . 1 . 1 . High amperage pulsed energy from low voltage cold anode  200 . 3  forms an arc plasma for ionization of solution  200 . 9 , creating an electromagnetic event and a clearly visible light. 
   2) Circuit P provides low voltage pulse switching required by low voltage cold anode  200 . 3  for initiating the arc discharge. Continuity pulses are preferably provided by High frequency solid-state pulse switching device  300 . 5  via fast response diode  300 . 5 . 1 . Fast response diode  300 . 5 . 1  acts as a barrier to insure current flow in the direction of the High frequency solid-state pulse-switching device  300 . 5 . High frequency solid-state pulse switching device  300 . 5  preferably provides an adjustable contact pulse of about 12 volts or higher, 200 amps or greater, for approximately 0.00005 to 0.01 second pulse durations with an equally adjustable off time proportional to the maximum optimal ration of ionization rate versus the recycling rate of electrical energy. 
   3) Circuit C includes Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4 , wherein Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  captures the short duration electromagnetic pulsating energy field of the magnetic plasma as the plasma is repeated created and the magnetic field repeatedly collapses after the arc has ceased to exist. Electrical energy is collected by Electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4  around arc point  200 . 1 . 1 , and anodes  200 . 3  and  200 . 2 , wherein the energy then travels to transformer  300 . 3 . 3  and subsequently to second full bridge rectifier  300 . 3 . 2 , thereby charging batteries  300 . 3  and  300 . 4 , and wherein the energy is filtered by capacitor  300 . 3 . 3 . 
   Batteries  300 . 3  and  300 . 4  are preferably deep cycle battery types, rated at 12 volts or higher and 200 Ampere-hours, wherein batteries  300 . 3  and  300 . 4  preferably deliver a minimum steady 20 Amperes for at least 5 hours. 
   A plurality of batteries are utilized to enable selective output and collection of the energy, wherein batteries  300 . 3  and  300 . 4  are preferably alternately charged and discharged. 
   Once an electrical arc has been started in the steam generation system  200 , water in solution  200 . 9  preferably becomes super-conducting, wherein the resistance of water collapses to very low impedance and the volume of steam produced is directly proportional to the size of the arc between anodes  200 . 3  and  200 . 2 , and proportional to the quantity of fluid pumped through Steam generation system  200 . (Unlike electric arc discharges in air, the gap of the arc within a liquid can be increased in length utilizing an increase in the electric current.) 
   The greater the amount of electrical energy disposed to the electrodes, the greater the pressure, temperature, the faster the flow of fluid through Steams generation system  200 , the larger the arc produced therein, and the greater the volume of steam produced. Therefore, by increasing fluid flow and electrical current flow, the volume of steam produced is increased. The size of the arc and the amount of frequency and size of the pulse is preferably controlled by the pulse of solid-state pulse controller  300 . 5 . 
   Referring now more specifically to Alternate embodiment as shown on  FIG. 4 , which exhibits the Electrical system  400 . Electrical system  400  is very similar in operation to Electrical system  300  shown in  FIG. 3 , the main difference is that this system uses only one battery  400 . 3 , wherein Battery  400 . 3  acts both as a means of storage of collected electrical energy and as a provider of DC electrical to both Low DC to high AC converter  400 . 2  and High frequency solid-state switching device  400 . 5 . Diode  400 . 3 . 4  forces the electrical current to move in the direction of the of the Supplemental electrical power conditioner  400 . 1  wherein the battery  400 . 3  is used as another DC source to provide current to both Low DC to high AC converter  400 . 2  and High frequency solid-state pulse switching device  400 . 5 . 
   Electrical system  400  depicts Electrical load  400 . 3 . 5  which can be powered by the terminal  200 . 4 . 2 . 
   For both Electrical system  300  and  400  as shown respectively in  FIGS. 3 and 4  requires an amount of external electrical energy to start and to promote the process, this is accomplished thru the Supplemental external source  100 . 1 . The Supplemental external source  100 . 1  provides the differential energy required to the arc-plasma process  200 . 1 . 1  to continue the process, that differential is the net difference between the energy required and the electrical energy reclaimed. The Supplemental external source  100 . 1  can be any source DC or AC i.e. a portable fuel electrical generator or a plug to any electrical stationary source. 
   Referring now more particularly to  FIG. 5 , illustrated herein is an alternate embodiment of arc-hydrolysis steam generator  10 , wherein the alternate embodiment of  FIG. 5  is substantially equivalent in form and function to that of the preferred embodiment detailed and illustrated in  FIG. 1 , depicted herein is alternate system generation system  500 , wherein supply system  500  preferably uses two or more Steam generation systems and re-circulates steam  200 . 10  and condensate  200 . 9  through a dual Steam generation system  500 . 
   Steam generation system  500 . 1  and  500 . 2  vessel&#39;s preferably both operate at a very high temperature (5000 to 6000 degrees Fahrenheit). For two (2) standard 100 KWh arc-hydrolysis steam generator  10 , about 680,000 BTU/hour(200 KWh) or more are in need to be utilized, dissipated or removed; otherwise, the process will generate excessive heat which will be wasted and will destroy the system itself otherwise. Supply pipe  500 . 3  and water vapor recovery system  500 . 6  preferably functions to keep Steam generation system  500  re-circulating provided with water solution  200 . 9  by using Pump  500 . 8  and to push, by its own pressure in the vessel, the excess heat away in the form of steam to Steam turbine  500 . 4  for use in producing rotational energy which can be utilized to generate electricity thru a generator unit or for transportation purposes. That is, the heat in the form of steam is preferably utilized to power the Steam turbine unit  500 . 4  to produce rotational energy; however, the generated steam can be used contiguously thru the use of a heat exchanger for other uses such as a heating source for use in heating homes and buildings as well as other uses. 
   Pump  500 . 8 , Steam turbine  500 . 4 , Steam generating units  500 . 1  and  500 . 2  as well as pipes  500 . 3 ,  500 . 6  and  500 . 9 , respectively, can be designed and sized by one skilled in the art to facilitate the desired output capacity and heating requirements. 
   Condensate supply tank  500 . 7  preferably provides water as electrolyte for re-circulation to Steam generation systems  500 . 1  and  500 . 2  providing water  200 . 9  as required. Water level transducers preferably controls water supply valve  200 . 5 . 2  to maintain the proper supply of water. 
   It is contemplated in the alternate embodiment of the present invention that a plurality of Steam generation systems  200  units in series and parallel could be utilized either in a single arc-hydrolysis steam generator  10  or as a combination of a plurality of arc-hydrolysis steam generators  10 . 
   It is shown in the alternate embodiment  FIG. 5  of the present invention that electrical energy can be generated at two levels a) Primary electrical energy can be generated as shown using Electrical generator  500 . 10  as driven by Steam turbine  500 . 4  powering a external load(s)  500 . 11  and/or b) Secondary electrical energy loads  500 . 12  and  500 . 13  as driven by their respective electrical energy reclaim grid  200 . 4 . 
   It is envisioned in an alternate embodiment of the present invention that alternating current could be utilized in lieu of direct current, wherein the pulses could have positive and negative components. 
   It is envisioned in yet another alternate embodiment of the present invention that sea water could be electrolyzed to produce steam, wherein the salt is separated and steam is produced then the salt is separated via combustion, or the like, to form salt-free water suitable for consumption by condensation and other uses. 
   It is contemplated in still another alternate embodiment of the present invention that sewage water could be cleaned by electrolysis in a similar fashion by the arc-hydrolysis steam generator  200 , while concurrently producing steam. 
   It is contemplated in still yet another alternate embodiment of the present invention that a single battery  300 . 3 , and/or other means for electrical energy storage, could be utilized, or that several batteries, and/or other electrical energy storage means, could be utilized in lieu of batteries  300 . 3  and  300 . 4 . 
   The foregoing description and drawings comprise illustrative embodiments of the present invention. Having thus described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted by those skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein, but is limited only by the following claims.