Compact Power Multiplier Network for Low-Frequency Smoothing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current power multiplication technologies are impractical for low power frequencies due to the large physical size required, which is cost-prohibitive and inefficient, and fail to address severe mismatches between peak and average load demands in electrical distribution systems, leading to brownouts and blackouts.
Innovation Solution
A compact power multiplier network using a velocity-inhibiting circuit with lumped-elements, such as T-networks or π-networks, that operates at low frequencies by reducing the velocity of electromagnetic waves, allowing for real power multiplication without significant decay, and can be integrated into power distribution systems to smooth load demands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If conventional electromagnetic path configuration is used for power multiplication, then power multiplication can be achieved, but the physical size becomes prohibitively large at low frequencies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the operating parameters by using lumped-element circuits (T-networks and π-networks) that simulate transmission line behavior, allowing the system to operate at low frequencies without requiring physically large electromagnetic paths. The lumped elements transform the distributed parameter system into a lumped parameter system, enabling compact implementation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the physical electromagnetic path (mechanical/physical structure) with an equivalent electrical circuit model using lumped elements. This substitution allows the system to achieve the same power multiplication effect without the physical constraints of large-scale electromagnetic structures at low frequencies.
2Use of energy by moving object
If conventional flywheel and capacitive storage arrangements are used, then energy storage can be achieved, but the amplitude and frequency decay as energy is extracted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs resonant oscillation principles where the lumped-element circuits are tuned to resonate at specific frequencies. This resonance maintains stable amplitude and frequency characteristics during energy extraction, unlike conventional capacitive or flywheel systems that exhibit decay.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses periodic resonant oscillations to store and release energy in a controlled manner. The periodic nature of the resonant cycles ensures consistent amplitude and frequency delivery, providing stable power output during energy extraction phases.
3Reliability
If power multiplication is implemented to address peak load demands, then power supply stability can be improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the power multiplication function into separate, modular lumped-element circuits (T-networks and π-networks) that can be independently designed and configured. This segmentation allows for simplified individual component design while achieving the overall power multiplication effect through their combination.
Solution Approach 2:
The lumped-element circuit configurations serve multiple functions: they provide power multiplication, energy storage, and frequency stabilization simultaneously. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components, thereby simplifying the overall system despite the sophisticated power multiplication capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient power multiplication at low frequencies, reducing the size and cost of power multipliers, and provides temporary energy storage to mitigate brownouts and blackouts by stabilizing power distribution networks.
Implementation Method 1
A compact power multiplier network using a velocity-inhibiting circuit with lumped-elements, such as T-networks or π-networks, that operates at low frequencies by reducing the velocity of electromagnetic waves
Implementation Method 2
power multiplication may be achieved electrically using an electromagnetic path configuration for accumulating electrical energy and stepping up or magnifying real AC power
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AI summary
A system for power smoothing in power distribution and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a power multiplying network is provided that comprises a multiply-connected, velocity inhibiting circuit constructed from a number of lumped-elements. The power multiplying network is coupled to a power distribution network. The power multiplying network is configured to store power from and supply power to the power distribution network.