Variable Voltage Flux Actuator for DC Power Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current power generation and transmission methods are inefficient, particularly in converting energy to direct current, leading to significant energy losses and increased carbon dioxide emissions, as they often rely on alternating current systems that require costly conversions for modern devices like hybrid and electric vehicles, data centers, and LED lighting.

Innovation Solution

A power generator system utilizing a variable voltage flux actuator to adjust output voltage based on demand, combined with an energy storage module to maintain generator speed and store energy, optimizing energy conversion efficiency by minimizing unnecessary voltage regulators and reducing conversion losses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If alternating current systems are used for power generation, then compatibility with traditional infrastructure is maintained, but energy conversion efficiency deteriorates due to multiple conversions required for direct current devices

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy conversion lossVSAvoidcompatibility with traditional infrastructure

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of converting direct current devices to alternating current, the invention inverts the approach by generating direct current electricity directly from the power generation system. The generator outputs direct current that can be directly consumed by modern devices, eliminating the need for alternating current conversion and reducing energy losses in the process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

2Ease of operation

If variable frequency drives are used to convert alternating current to direct current, then control flexibility is improved, but energy loss increases due to conversion processes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol flexibilityVSAvoidconversion loss

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the direct current generation capability directly from the power generation system itself, removing the need for separate alternating current to direct current conversion devices. By generating direct current at the source, the system eliminates the energy losses associated with conversion while maintaining control flexibility through the flux actuator.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple voltage regulators and conversion devices are used, then voltage adaptability is improved, but system complexity and energy loss increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevoltage adaptabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The variable voltage flux actuator serves multiple functions simultaneously: it controls the generator output voltage, regulates the magnetic flux, and adapts the system to different load conditions. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate voltage regulators and conversion devices, reducing system complexity while maintaining voltage adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Loss of energy

If generator speed is maintained at optimal operating range, then energy conversion efficiency is improved, but ability to meet varying power demand deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconversion efficiencyVSAvoidpower demand response

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The invention changes the electrical parameter (voltage) rather than the mechanical parameter (speed) to meet varying power demand. By using the variable voltage flux actuator to adjust output voltage while maintaining optimal generator speed, the system achieves both high conversion efficiency and adaptability to different power demands.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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 approach maximizes total energy conversion efficiency by maintaining optimal voltage and speed within the generator's operating range, reducing energy losses and emissions, and enabling direct current power integration with modern devices, thus enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of energy production and use.

Implementation Method 1

a variable voltage flux actuator that varies the output voltage of the electrical generator based on demand

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

at least one energy storage module to help maintain the actual speed of the generator within the operable range and to store electrical energy for later use

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectEnergy storage: Electrical Accumulator

Data Source

PatentUS9634596B2Hybrid power generation with variable voltage flux

Publication Date: 2017.04.25 GURIN MICHAEL H

AI summary

The present invention generally relates to power production and energy storage methods requiring high efficiency, particularly relating to a power generator and transmission system utilizing a variable voltage flux actuator that varies the output voltage with substantially lower speed interdependency in addition to varying the power output within a range of speed operation particularly for direct current power consumers. The power generator system is then connected to a set of voltage regulators, with the entire system organized for maximized conversion efficiency.