Closed Plasma Channel Superconductor for Low-Resistance Energy Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current energy transmission methods, particularly using copper cables, suffer from inefficiencies due to electrical resistance, leading to significant energy losses and infrastructure challenges, necessitating a more efficient means for long-distance energy transmission.
Innovation Solution
A closed plasma channel superconductor apparatus that ionizes a plasma precursor gas within a vacuum chamber using photoionization and magnetic fields to segregate plasma components, creating a low-resistance conductive path for energy transmission by separating ions, electrons, and neutral particles into distinct regions, minimizing resistance and maximizing conductivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If copper cables are used for energy transmission, then electrical conductivity is achieved, but energy losses occur due to electrical resistance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state of the transmission medium from solid copper to plasma (ionized gas). By ionizing the gas between electrodes, the system creates a conductive plasma channel with different electrical properties than copper, aiming to reduce resistive energy losses while maintaining conductivity for power transmission
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the phase transition of gas to plasma through ionization. By applying high voltage or other ionization methods, neutral gas molecules are transformed into plasma containing free electrons and ions, creating a conductive medium that can transmit electrical energy with reduced resistance compared to copper cables
2Length of stationary object
If high voltage power lines are used, then long-distance transmission is enabled, but mechanical constraints and heat deformation occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a gas-filled or vacuum tube structure as the transmission medium, utilizing pneumatic principles. The gas or vacuum environment eliminates the need for solid conductors, allowing for longer transmission distances without the mechanical constraints and heat generation problems associated with copper cables
3Ease of manufacture
If underground cables are used, then right of way costs are reduced, but resistance-related efficiency losses persist
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite transmission system combining vacuum or gas-filled tubes with electrode structures. This composite approach integrates the insulation properties of vacuum/gas with the conductivity of plasma channels formed between electrodes, aiming to achieve both cost-effectiveness and reduced energy losses
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
This approach enables efficient energy transmission with reduced resistance, independent of distance, relying on ionization, vacuum quality, and magnetic field stratification, potentially eliminating energy losses and improving transmission efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
photoionization means operably associated with the ionization space for ionizing a plasma precursor gas or vapor confined therein under vacuum into a plasma comprised of ions, electrons and non-ionized gas or vapor
Implementation Method 2
magnetic field producing means are provided for producing a static magnetic field within the transmission space to segregate the plasma components into regions or channels located parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the vessel
Data Source
AI summary
A closed plasma channel (“CPC”) superconductor which, in a first embodiment, is comprised of an elongated, close-ended vacuum conduit comprising a cylindrical wall having a longitudinal axis and defining a transmission space for containing an ionized gas of vapor plasma (hereinafter “plasma components”), the plasma components being substantially separated into regionalized channels parallel to the longitudinal axis in response to a static magnetic field produced within the transmission space. Each channel is established along the entire length of the transmission space. At least one channel is established comprised primarily of free-electrons which provide a path of least resistance for the transmission of energy therethrough. Ionization is established and maintained by the photoelectric effect of a light source of suitable wavelength to produce the most conductive electrical transmission medium. Various embodiments of the subject method and apparatus are described including a hybrid system for the transmission of alternating current or, alternatively, multi-pole EM fields through the cylindrical wall and direct current or charged particles through the stratified channels.