Impeller Pipe Generator With Distributed Transducers for Power Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid generator devices do not effectively convert rotational energy from impeller units into electrical energy using an impeller pipe and transducers.
Innovation Solution
A fluid generator device comprising an impeller pipe attached to a fluid source with rotatable impeller units and transducers that convert rotational energy into electrical energy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If turbines are integrated into a fluid pipe for generating electricity, then electricity generation is achieved, but the device lacks effective conversion of rotational energy using impeller units and transducers
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the energy conversion process into distinct functional components: multiple impeller units are distributed along the impeller pipe, each connected to its own transducer. This segmentation allows independent optimization of rotational energy capture and electrical conversion, improving overall reliability and effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
Transducers serve as intermediary devices between the mechanical impeller units and the electrical output system. These transducers effectively convert rotational mechanical energy from the impeller units into electrical energy, resolving the contradiction by providing a reliable conversion mechanism that was missing in prior turbine-based designs.
2Productivity
If a plurality of impeller units are rotatably attached to the impeller pipe, then rotational energy capture is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The impeller pipe serves multiple functions: it acts as the fluid conduit, provides structural support for mounting multiple impeller units, and serves as the attachment structure for transducers. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity while maintaining high rotational energy capture efficiency through the plurality of impeller units.
Solution Approach 2:
The device merges the fluid transport function with the energy generation function by integrating impeller units directly into the impeller pipe. The pipe itself becomes part of the rotational energy capture system, eliminating the need for separate housing structures and reducing overall device complexity.
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
Efficient conversion of rotational energy into electrical energy, providing clean energy production with minimal environmental impact.
Implementation Method 1
Each of the plurality of transducers is in mechanical communication with a respective one of the plurality of impeller units thereby enabling each of the plurality of transducers to convert rotational energy of the respective impeller unit into electrical energy
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AI summary
A fluid material powered generator device for converting rotational energy into electrical energy includes an impeller pipe that is attachable to a fluid source thereby enabling a fluid material from the fluid source to flow through the impeller pipe. A plurality of impeller units is each rotatably attached to the impeller pipe thereby enabling the fluid material from the fluid source to rotate each of the impeller units when the fluid material flows through the impeller pipe. A plurality of transducers is each attached to the impeller pipe. Each of the plurality of transducers is in mechanical communication with a respective one of the plurality of impeller units thereby enabling each of the plurality of transducers to convert rotational energy of the respective impeller unit into electrical energy.