Power-Saving Electrode Assembly for Thermal Current Loss
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electric power saving technologies fail to effectively address current loss caused by thermal energy generated from various sources such as harmonics, starting current, 3-phase inequilibrium, and heat in electrical lines, leading to increased resistance and energy wastage.
Innovation Solution
A passive electric power saving device with an electrode part made of conductive material and a material part providing electrical insulation and thermal conductivity, which removes thermal energy from electrical lines by maintaining thermal equilibrium, thereby reducing harmonic intensities and minimizing current loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If conventional power factor improvement method using condenser is used, then reactive power is reduced and active power efficiency is improved, but power consumption increases by 15% to 20% when condenser function deteriorates or is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary substance (ionic liquid or electrolyte solution) between the electrodes and the electrical line to remove thermal energy. This intermediary mediates the heat transfer from the electrical line to the electrodes, solving the reliability issue of conventional condensers by providing a stable, non-deteriorating thermal management solution that doesn't fail over time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical condenser system with a thermal conduction-based electrode system. Instead of using capacitive compensation mechanisms that can deteriorate, the invention uses direct thermal conduction through electrodes and ionic liquids to remove heat, eliminating the reliability problems associated with moving parts and electrical components in condensers.
2Loss of energy
If voltage drop method using electronic circuits is used, then power consumption is reduced, but noise is generated and electrical hazards such as power failure or fire occur when the power saver fails
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces electronic circuit-based voltage drop methods with a passive thermal conduction system. The electrodes and ionic liquid create a thermal pathway that passively removes heat without requiring active electronic control, eliminating noise generation and electrical hazard risks associated with failed electronic components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses simple, passive materials (electrodes and ionic liquids) that have no moving parts or complex electronics to fail. The system relies on fundamental thermal conduction principles rather than complex electronic circuits, making it inherently safer and free from the noise and hazard problems of electronic-based power savers.
3Loss of energy
If thermal energy is not removed from electrical lines, then resistance components inside electric lines increase, but conventional technologies fail to effectively address current loss from thermal energy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses ionic liquids or electrolyte solutions as intermediary substances that facilitate efficient thermal energy removal from electrical lines. These intermediaries provide a stable, non-volatile medium for heat transfer that conventional technologies lack, enabling effective thermal management without increasing resistance components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the thermal parameters of the electrical line environment by introducing electrodes and ionic liquids that actively conduct heat away from the line. This parameter change (thermal conduction enhancement) directly addresses the root cause of increased resistance by maintaining lower operating temperatures, thereby reducing current loss that conventional technologies cannot effectively manage.
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 achieves power savings of 7% to 30% by reducing thermal energy-induced current loss, extending equipment lifespan, and preventing damage from harmonics, with no risk of electrical hazards or noise generation.
Implementation Method 1
an electrode part electrically connected to an electric line and made of a material having electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity
Implementation Method 2
a material part maintained in close contact with a surface of the electrode part and including N (N≥2) materials for implementing electrical insulation characteristics and thermal energy removal characteristics of removing thermal energy inside the electric line
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an electric power saving device comprising: an electrode part which is electrically connected to an electric line and made of a material having electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity; and a material part which maintains a state of being in close contact with the surface of the electrode part and including N (N≥2) materials for implementing electrical insulation characteristics and thermal energy removal characteristics for removing thermal energy inside the electric line conducted to the electrode part.