Alfén Wave Detection for Treacle Dynamic Properties

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current Magnetogas- or Magnetohydro-dynamics (MGD) electrical generation systems rely on conditioned fluids, which are not effective in utilizing the Treacle formed by a shock wave's discontinuity for energy generation, and existing shields are inadequate in deflecting and managing the destructive effects of Treacle on both biological and mechanical equipment.

Innovation Solution

An algorithmic method and system that applies a magnetic flux across a shock wave within a channel to transform the kinetic energy of a Treacle into electrical energy, using high and low potential electrodes and an electrical load to detect and modulate its properties, allowing for the determination of pressure, density, velocity, conductivity, and impulse, and controlling its dissipation or enhancement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If heavy blast doors made of concrete, steel, or other shock absorbing materials are used to deflect a Treacle, then protection against biological or mechanical damage is improved, but the shield itself is subject to damage and deployment is slow relative to the propagation rate of a Treacle

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against Treacle damageVSAvoiddeployment speed of shield
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic field is pre-established in the channel before the Treacle arrives. When the Treacle enters the magnetic field region, the electromagnetic braking force acts immediately on the conductive plasma, providing rapid deceleration without requiring mechanical movement of shield components. This preliminary field preparation resolves the contradiction by enabling instant protective action.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical blast door system with an electromagnetic field-based active shielding system. Instead of mechanically deploying heavy doors, the system uses magnetic fields to exert electromagnetic braking forces on the Treacle, converting a mechanical protection system into an electromagnetic one that responds at the speed of field propagation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Power

If conditioned fluids are used in MGD electrical generation systems, then electrical generation is achieved, but the system cannot effectively utilize the Treacle formed by a shock wave's discontinuity for energy generation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical generation capabilityVSAvoidability to utilize Treacle
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the previously harmful Treacle (a destructive shock wave discontinuity) into a beneficial energy source. By allowing the Treacle to form naturally in the channel and then applying magnetic fields to extract electrical energy through electromagnetic induction, the system transforms the Treacle's kinetic energy and electrical conductivity from a destructive force into a power generation mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the operational parameters by removing the requirement for conditioned fluids and instead utilizing the natural parameters of the Treacle itself - its high temperature, ionization state, and electrical conductivity. The magnetic field strength and channel geometry are optimized to extract maximum energy from the Treacle's passage, adapting the system to work with the Treacle's inherent properties rather than requiring the Treacle to conform to predetermined fluid conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Power

If batteries are used to produce power for high power microwave systems, then sufficient power is generated, but a large volume is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower output for microwave systemsVSAvoidvolume of power source
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses the Treacle itself as the energy source rather than requiring an external battery system. The Treacle's own kinetic energy and electrical conductivity are harnessed to generate the power needed for microwave systems. This self-service approach eliminates the need for large-volume batteries by using the Treacle's inherent energy reserves, which are concentrated in a much smaller volume.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Enables the effective detection and utilization of Treacle properties for energy generation and shielding applications, reducing the volume of explosive material required and minimizing damage from Treacle impacts by converting its kinetic energy into electrical energy and dissipating it safely.

Implementation Method 1

applying a magnetic flux across a shock wave disposed within a channel, wherein the channel includes substantially constant dimensions as the Treacle containing shock wave enters the channel; interacting with stored electromagnetic energy and transforming kinetic energy from the Treacle to electrical energy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

A shock wave's leading edge will cooperate with the material in front of it to form a slug of mass called the Treacle. This slug of mass is frequently applied to various applications such as military weapons. A shock wave's leading edge is a discontinuity. It is a rapid rise from one state of environmental conditions of pressure, temperature, density, and velocity to yet another higher state.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectShock wave: Shock Wave

Implementation Method 3

the working fluid traveling down a magnetic flux filled channel is forced into a state of ionization and conductivity by means such as seeding (the addition or treating of one material with more readily ionized material) or by an a priori selection of naturally or readily conductive fluids

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectIonization: Ionisation

Implementation Method 4

coupling an electrical load conductively with the high potential electrode and the low potential electrode to a recording device such as an oscilloscope, thereby detecting the Alfén wave contained within the measured pulse and applying the algorithm to extract the dynamic formation information and Treacle properties

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAlfén wave:

Implementation Method 5

applying a magnetic flux across a shock wave disposed within a channel; interacting with stored electromagnetic energy and transforming kinetic energy from the Treacle to electrical energy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLorentz force: Lorentz Force

Data Source

PatentUS9400768B2Methods, systems, algorithms, signal processing means and devices for detecting the Treacle mass slug created by a shock wave and determination of the dynamic pressure, density, velocity and conductivity by Alfén wave identification
Publication Date: 2016.07.26 KETT MERRIELLYN DR
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  • US9400768B2 patent drawing
  • US9400768B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Methods, systems, algorithms and signal processing devices for determining the dynamic variables of pressure, density, velocity and conductivity of a generated mass slug, known as the Treacle and formed in a shock discontinuity produced by explosive detonation, deflagration or nature, are provided herein. The parameter determination is based on the discovery of the existence of a Treacle formed in the reaction zone of a shock wave. This verbal noun describes the action of changing the kinetic energy (treacling) of a mass slug immersed and traveling through a magnetic field thereby generating a detectable Alfvén wave, which is measured and with an algorithm yields the Treacle dynamic variables. The information is further used to devise methods and systems that utilize the information to create shock shields and high power devices or any other electrically powered transmission disposed within an electrical load.