Parametric Power Multiplier for Grid Energy Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current power multiplication technologies, such as those using electromagnetic paths, are impractical for low power frequencies like 60 Hertz due to the large physical size required and limited energy storage capacity, leading to inefficiencies and power outages in electrical distribution systems, especially during peak demand periods.

Innovation Solution

A power multiplier employing a multiply-connected, velocity-inhibiting circuit with lumped elements and parametric reactances, utilizing parametric excitation to store electrical energy efficiently, allowing for compact size and high energy storage with minimal loss, and a control system to manage energy distribution and storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If electromagnetic path configuration is used for power multiplication, then power multiplication is achieved, but physical size becomes excessively large at low frequencies like 60 Hertz

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower multiplicationVSAvoidphysical size

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the continuous electromagnetic path into discrete lumped elements (inductors and capacitors) with specific impedance values. By changing the operational parameters from distributed continuous structure to discrete lumped parameters, the physical size is dramatically reduced while maintaining the power multiplication function at 60 Hz frequency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The continuous electromagnetic path is segmented into discrete lumped elements arranged in specific configurations (series and parallel combinations). This segmentation allows the system to achieve the same electrical length and impedance characteristics without requiring the full physical circumference of the original continuous path

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Power

If electromagnetic path configuration is used for power multiplication, then power multiplication is achieved, but energy storage capacity is limited by waveguide resistance

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower multiplicationVSAvoidenergy storage capacity

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the resistance parameter from the inherent waveguide resistance to controllable lumped element impedances. By using high-quality-factor inductors and capacitors with minimal resistive losses, the energy storage capacity is significantly increased while maintaining power multiplication capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the electromagnetic waveguide system with an equivalent lumped parameter circuit model. This substitution eliminates the distributed resistance losses of the waveguide and replaces them with concentrated reactive elements that can store energy with minimal loss

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Quantity of substance

If conventional mechanical flywheel and capacitive storage arrangements are used, then energy storage is achieved, but amplitude and frequency decay as energy is extracted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy storageVSAvoidamplitude and frequency stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates a control system that continuously monitors the output amplitude and frequency of the power multiplier and provides feedback adjustment. This feedback mechanism compensates for any decay or drift, maintaining stable amplitude and frequency characteristics even as energy is extracted from storage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses the lumped element resonant circuit to maintain continuous oscillation at the resonant frequency, ensuring that energy transfer occurs continuously without interruption or decay. The reactive energy circulation in the LC circuit maintains constant amplitude as long as energy is replenished from storage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

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 efficient storage and release of massive electrical energy with minimal loss, addressing power outages and peak demand issues by building up energy during low demand times and releasing it during peak loads, thus stabilizing the power grid.

Implementation Method 1

A power multiplier employs a multiply-connected, velocity-inhibiting circuit with lumped elements and parametric reactances, utilizing parametric excitation to store electrical energy efficiently

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectParametric excitation:

Implementation Method 2

A power multiplier employs a multiply-connected, velocity-inhibiting circuit with lumped elements and parametric reactances

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVelocity inhibition:

Data Source

PatentUS7808124B2Electric power storage

Publication Date: 2010.10.05 QUANTUM WAVE LLC

AI summary

In various embodiments, various systems and methods are provided for power storage. In one embodiment, a power storage apparatus is described that comprises a power multiplier having a multiply-connected electrical structure. A parametric reactance is included in the multiply-connected electrical structure that negates at least a portion of a physical resistance of the multiply-connected electrical structure. A parametric excitation source having a parametric excitation output is applied to the parametric reactance.