Yet HHO has been shown in careful testing to increase engine efficiency as measured in mpg.
Your careful testing, the EPA, a university study, or what you read on the internet?
What I said about the effect of hydrogen gas on short chain hydrocarbons (such as are typically found in motor fuels) is true and well known. Chemosynthesis reactions utilize those effects every day in refineries all over the world.
While it sounds convincing when you say that hydrogen acts to somehow reduce "surface tension" with the fuel, this same type of language is used with the acetone hoax. Are there any white papers you can link to to support this? And if refineries utilize these reactions around the world, why don't they treat the fuel before they sell it. We see new fuels that are "nitrogen enriched" on the market, what about "hydrogen enriched" fuels?
Please note, I have said NOTHING as regards "magnetic treatment". Nor have I addressed the comspiracy theories surrounding many of these developments.
Acknowleged, but I lump HHO in with the rest of the fuel saving ideas that people claim are being supressed by "the man".
Do your own analysis, and show me how my understanding is incorrect. I did not draw that analysis from any external source, I drew it from an understanding of chemistry, fluid dynamics, and the facts of the processes internal to IC engines.
In other words, you posted your own opinion. (in your typical verbose manner) And I am posting mine. I have searched for any credible sources that cite any trustworthy evidence that HHO improves fuel economy and have come up empty. Therefore I can only assume it is a hoax.
Think about it, modern cars have powerful computer controlled fuel management systems that burn fuel so efficiently that very little pollution is created. V8 powered cars that get upwards of 30 mpg are a result of this technology, even though cars are heavier than they used to be because of ever increasing safety regs. I just don't think that combustion efficiency can be improved all that much over what has been attained now - which is darn near perfect.
You are the one making claims about HHO, I believe the burden of proof is on
you - not
me.
EPA study, university study, anything?