Salt-water Heater

Salt-copper electrolysis is a new innovation in the field of renewable green energy. It can be implemented in operating various electrical appliances. The aim of this research is to create a salt-water heater that is environmentally friendly, affordable and transportable. The heater works by having copper and zinc plates submerged in salt water to generate electricity through a process called electrolysis. In this process, the zinc electrode is dissolved (corroded or oxidized) and the copper electrode accepts copper atoms from the electrolyte (electroplating or reduction). This continues as long as the circuit is closed. The electrical energy is converted into heat energy, heating the nichrome wire in an electric circuit. This heater not only require zero power charging process, it also produces electricity without generating any negative carbon effects on the environment. Utilisation of a catalyst and adjustable temperature switch may improve this product in the future.