From Solar Energy TRIZ Cases

A vessel heats a working fluid to expand it, driving a conversion tool that extracts mechanical work from the expanding gas.

Segmented hourglass chambers and hybrid wind turbines reduce friction losses while enhancing energy capture from solar and wind sources.

A steam-driven compressor system uses piston-cylinder assemblies to convert thermal energy into mechanical work.

Segmenting the turbine stages with partial admission handles expanded steam volume while maintaining mechanical stress limits in low temperature applications.

Floating flywheel spins magnetic rotor to generate electricity, resolving low efficiency in conventional pulsating water engines.

Phase-changing fluids in a rotating wheel create mass imbalance that drives continuous rotation, bypassing environmental constraints of wind or solar.

Heating system maintains minimum turbine temperature to reduce start-up duration and thermal stress in solar power plants.

Shared heat exchangers between the Brayton generator and heat pump reduce cumulative energy losses in distributed power generation.

A turbine blade uses a spectral conversion coating to transform thermal radiation into characteristic band energy for enhanced cooling.

A phase change material heat exchanger stabilizes fluid temperature variations, reducing thermal stress on components and extending system lifespan.

Segmented chimney housing allows rapid vane evaluation to resolve efficiency versus complexity trade-offs in light energy conversion systems.

A disc-type Stirling engine integrates a movable combustor to supply heat during non-solar periods.

A two-phase liquid-vapor expander converts thermal energy into electrical power via a Rankine cycle.

Reversible fluid circuits and compression chambers maximize electrical energy generation across diurnal temperature cycles.

Pressurized single-phase fluid stores thermal energy to enable continuous nighttime desalination without phase segregation.

Segmenting the reactor from conversion equipment enables load-following while reducing licensing costs and safety risks.

Hybrid solar and mechanical energy system prevents bin overflow while eliminating manual handling risks.

A solar thermal generator uses heated air convection to drive a power unit for clean electricity production.

Segmented turbine stages switch flow paths based on real-time measurements, preventing thermal stress damage from solar heat fluctuations.

A hydroelectric device uses a closed conduit to generate electricity from rainwater or ambient humidity via a turbine.

A thermal-mechanical system converts atmospheric heat into usable work through controlled fluid expansion and piston movement.

A hybrid solar thermal plant couples oil and molten salt systems to generate high temperature steam for electricity production.

Concentrated solar energy heats air in a cylinder to drive propellers, enabling continuous electricity generation in non-windy areas.

A combined heat pump and engine system utilizes countercurrent gradient heat exchange to transfer thermal energy efficiently.

Bimetallic vanes reshape under heat to drive a rotor, enabling clean energy generation where solar or wind sources are unavailable.

Sensible heat storage shifts thermal load to reduce water consumption and fan electrical usage in concentrated solar power plants.

Multi-stage compressor heats air using thermal stores to increase exergy storage capacity, reducing work input required for compression.

A solar thermal system drives a piston expansion machine to generate mechanical work and electrical power directly from heated media.

A segmented steam generator arrangement produces variable pressure steam using independent primary and secondary circuits.

A parallel motion heat energy power machine uses a gasification reactor to convert thermal energy into kinetic energy via phase transitions.

An elastic piston system converts solar energy to electrical power using optical modulation.

Parallel thermal storage vessels with floating separator pistons segment capacity to reduce land footprint and system cost while maintaining efficiency.

A solar-aided coal-fired system uses a high-temperature molten salt heat storage medium to decouple boiler and steam turbine operations.

A conversion tool extracts work from an expanding working fluid heated by a vessel.

A heated working liquid expands to drive a hydraulic generator for electricity production.

A vertical supply assembly integrates heat exchangers to reduce volume and simplify maintenance.

Direct electrical charging of silicon phase change materials stores thermal energy for power generation.

A rigid tank leverages daily thermal cycles to drive water extraction through check valves.

An electric field shifts thermophotovoltaic sensitivity to harvest Earth's blackbody radiation, eliminating heavy energy storage needs.

An auxiliary fluid circuit circulates through superheater panels to pre-heat or pre-cool components before main operation.

Thermochemical storage preheats the sensible stage, preventing mechanical fatigue from thermal shocks during intermittent operation.

A phase change material thermal storage system accumulates heat via controlled solid-liquid transitions.

A solar power system uses a turbocharger to generate electricity and heat from a heated fluid.

Photovoltaic panels mounted on solar thermal piping cladding harvest energy for fluid heating.