Magnetic-Field Energy Storage Cell for Faster Ion Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electrical energy storage devices face operational constraints that limit their utility in applications such as battery- and hybrid-electric vehicles, nano- and micro-grids, and bulk electric power systems, necessitating improved design and functionality.
Innovation Solution
The integration of an electrical energy storage device with an electromagnetic machine, where the device includes a housing with electrodes and an electrolyte mixture containing ions, and a channel and barrier configuration that allows ion flow and prevents backflow, enhanced by a magnetic field applied during rotation of the machine, which aids in ion accumulation and increased capacitance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a conventional electrical energy storage device is used, then the device structure is simple, but the charging efficiency and capacitance are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electrical energy storage device with an electromagnetic machine into an integrated system. The electromagnetic machine includes magnets and a coil assembly that generate a magnetic field to interact with ions in the electrolyte mixture, enhancing charging efficiency while maintaining a unified structural design that does not significantly increase overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a magnetic field as an intermediary mechanism between the electromagnetic machine and the ions in the electrolyte. This magnetic field acts as a mediator to accelerate ion movement and accumulation at the electrodes, thereby improving charging efficiency without requiring direct physical contact or complex mechanical interfaces.
2Speed
If the energy storage device operates at high speed, then the dynamic range increases, but ion flow control becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic control of the magnetic field through the electromagnetic machine, which can be adjusted in real-time based on operational conditions. The magnets and coil assembly generate a magnetic field that dynamically responds to the device's operational state, maintaining effective ion flow control across varying speeds from stationary to high-speed operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the magnetic field parameters (strength, direction, distribution) generated by the electromagnetic machine to optimize ion flow control at different operational speeds. By adjusting the electrical parameters fed to the coil assembly, the magnetic field characteristics are modified to maintain reliable ion transport even during high-speed operation when centrifugal forces and other dynamic effects become significant.
3Quantity of substance
If the device capacity is increased, then the energy storage increases, but the device volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous and rapid ion transport between electrodes through the magnetic field-enhanced mechanism, allowing the device to maintain high energy storage capacity in a compact form. The electromagnetic machine continuously generates the magnetic field during operation, ensuring uninterrupted ion flow and maximizing the utilization of available electrode surface area and electrolyte volume within the constrained device space.
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 configuration enhances the charging efficiency and capacitance of the energy storage device, allowing for faster energy storage and increased dynamic range, addressing the limitations of existing devices.
Implementation Method 1
enhanced by a magnetic field applied during rotation of the machine, which aids in ion accumulation and increased capacitance
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical energy storage device comprises a housing having a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side; a first electrode disposed in the housing adjacent the first side; a second electrode disposed in the housing adjacent the second side; and an electrolyte mixture disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the electrolyte mixture containing a plurality of ions. In an implementation, a channel disposed in the housing permits ions to flow adjacent to the first end and a barrier in the housing prevents ions from flowing adjacent to the second end. In another implementation, some of the ions are magnetic. In a further implementation, some of the ions have a greater density than other ions. Charging of the electrical energy storage device is enhanced by applying a magnetic field to the electrical energy storage device or rotating the device.