Air Powered Electric Generator Axial Flux Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical generators require external energy sources for power generation, such as solar, wind, or combustion engines, and often necessitate vacuum chambers for efficiency, limiting their application and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An air-powered electrical generator (APEG) utilizing axial flux technology with centrifugal/axial fan air turbines, rotor assemblies featuring permanent magnet segments, and stators, which employs internal air compression and pneumatic cycles to generate electricity, replacing combustion-powered generators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If conventional electrical generators use external energy sources (solar, wind, combustion engines), then power generation can occur, but the device complexity and external dependencies increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the generator to compress and store its own intake air in internal reservoirs, eliminating the need for external compressors or energy storage systems. The generator uses a portion of its own output to drive the compression process, making the system self-sufficient and reducing external dependencies.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies multi-functionality by integrating multiple functions into single components. The air intake system serves both as the source of oxygen for combustion and as a compressed air storage system. The exhaust system simultaneously provides power output and drives the compression process, reducing the need for separate external components.
2Loss of energy
If vacuum chambers are used to improve efficiency, then energy conversion efficiency increases, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the vacuum chamber requirement by using atmospheric pressure air intake combined with internal compression. Instead of creating a vacuum environment, the system draws air from the atmosphere and compresses it internally using the generator's own output, simplifying the overall system architecture and manufacturing requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies pneumatic principles by using atmospheric air as the working fluid and implementing internal compression through pneumatic cycles. The system uses pressure differentials and gas dynamics to achieve efficient energy conversion without requiring vacuum chambers, leveraging readily available atmospheric resources.
3Reliability
If combustion engines are used to power generators, then reliable power generation is achieved, but harmful emissions and environmental impact increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses accelerated oxidation by pre-compressing intake air before combustion. The compressed air provides higher oxygen concentration and pressure during the combustion process, enabling more complete and efficient burning of the fuel charge. This reduces harmful emissions while maintaining reliable power generation through more effective energy release.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The APEG effectively produces three-phase AC power without external energy sources, offering a more efficient and eco-friendly alternative for various applications, including transportation and building power, with a novel design that integrates air turbines and flywheel technology for enhanced torque and inertia.
Implementation Method 1
air turbines, combined with a flywheel carrying magnets, produce electrical energy when the air moves the flywheel magnets past the windings of the stator
Implementation Method 2
the air moves the flywheel magnets past the windings of the stator
Implementation Method 3
The APEG can be connected to electric motors, electrical transmission and distribution systems and anything needing electric power
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AI summary
Air powered electrical generator (APEG) motive parts are mounted on an axle carrying bilateral air turbines and two intermediate rotor subassemblies. Circular rotor blade plates have scalene triangularly shaped cavities with long leading edge sides receiving compressed air flow, short trailing edge sides and an open peripheral air portal. Adjacently mounted blades are offset such that one air portal then another air portal is presented to compressed air flow from nozzles during rotation. Each turbine shroud has a manifold feeding compressed air to the nozzle, as a venturi, due alternating presented air portals. Each rotor carries permanent magnets on its radially outboard segments. Bilateral stationary stators are transversely fixedly mounted outboard of the rotating rotor subassemblies. Electrical outputs carry power from the stators when the rotor subassemblies rotate.