Multilayer Film Heat Generator Using Quantum Hydrogen Diffusion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current heat generating devices using hydrogen storage alloys produce insufficient excess heat, necessitating the development of new technologies that can efficiently generate excess heat.
Innovation Solution
A heat generating device comprising a container with a hydrogen-based gas introduction system and a heat generating element featuring a multilayer film with alternating layers of hydrogen storage metals or alloys, and ceramics, which allows hydrogen to permeate and generate excess heat through quantum diffusion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a hydrogen storage alloy is used as a heat generating element, then heat can be generated through hydrogen absorption/desorption, but the excess heat generated is insufficient (only several percent to several tens of percent relative to input power)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by creating a multilayer film structure consisting of alternating hydrogen storage metal layers and non-hydrogen storage metal layers. This composite structure enables quantum diffusion of hydrogen through the interfaces, generating significant excess heat that resolves the insufficient heat generation problem of conventional hydrogen storage alloys.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality by creating distinct regions with different properties within the heat generating element. The multilayer film has alternating layers where hydrogen storage metal layers provide hydrogen absorption capability while non-hydrogen storage metal layers create interfaces for quantum diffusion, with each layer having optimized thickness (less than 1000 nm) to maximize excess heat generation at specific locations.
2Power
If a multilayer film with thin layers (less than 1000 nm) is used to enable quantum diffusion, then excess heat generation is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by specifying a thickness range (less than 1000 nm) for the multilayer film layers. This parameter optimization enables quantum diffusion effects while maintaining manufacturability, balancing the need for thin layers to achieve excess heat generation with the practical constraints of manufacturing precision.
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 device effectively generates excess heat by allowing hydrogen to permeate through the multilayer film, achieving temperatures higher than the heating temperature, thus overcoming the limitations of existing technologies.
Implementation Method 1
allows hydrogen to permeate and generate excess heat through quantum diffusion
Implementation Method 2
allowing hydrogen to permeate through the multilayer film
Implementation Method 3
a heater configured to heat the heat generating element
Implementation Method 4
heat generation phenomenon that generates heat using a hydrogen storage alloy
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AI summary
A heat generating device includes a container, a heat generating element, and a heater. A hydrogen-based gas contributing to heat generation is introduced into the container. The heat generating element is provided inside the container. The heater is configured to heat the heat generating element. The heat generating element includes a base made of a hydrogen storage metal, a hydrogen storage alloy, or a proton conductor, and a multilayer film provided on a surface of the base. The multilayer film having a stacking configuration of: a first layer that is made of a hydrogen storage metal or a hydrogen storage alloy, and a second layer that is made of a hydrogen storage metal, a hydrogen storage alloy, or ceramics different from that of the first layer. The first layer and the second layer have a layer shape with a thickness of less than 1000 nm.