Please cite the sources for this hydrogen combustion claim. The hydrogen in water is already burnt. Un burning it takes thermal energy from the combustion of carbon/hydrogen from burning coal, or other carbon based fuel like diesel, or gasoline (hydrocarbons). Once the dissociated elements are free in the combusting fuel environment, their only avenue for adding heat is to re-oxidize (burn). This dissociation/reburning is more energy costly than energy producing. The water injectors on Locomotives are primarily used to maintain boiler water levels. From current research into every modern use of water/steam injection into the combustion reaction the purpose is to accomplish one of two things, or maybe both. Controlled water injection reduces flame temperature which increases knock resistance, and decreases Nitrous oxide production. (see gas turbine power generator research, Coal fluidized bed combustors, Rumely Oil Pull, and turbo charged piston aircraft engines). The second reason is to add power. Not from burning hydrogen, but by the effect of increased mass of the fuel, and its expansion in the super critical heat/pressure range. Fuel consumption increases, efficiency goes down a few %. but actual power output can increase above the level without the injection of water. Pulling harder, using more fuel same engine. Jim
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