Vortex Flux Generator With Cryogenic Thermal Transfer for Power Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies fail to harness thermal energy for electricity generation without energy loss, violating the second law of thermodynamics, and no device exists that can convert thermal energy into usable electricity without irreversible loss.
Innovation Solution
A vortex flux generator and refrigerator system that uses a vortex material to modulate magnetic fields, inducing electricity through electromagnetic induction, with vortices formed and controlled within a cryostat and refrigerant compartment, allowing for efficient energy conversion and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If thermal energy is converted into electricity using conventional methods, then electricity is generated, but irreversible energy loss occurs due to heat transfer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes phase transitions of the working fluid (evaporation and condensation) to drive the vortex flux generator. During evaporation, the fluid absorbs thermal energy from the hot reservoir, and during condensation, it releases thermal energy to the cold reservoir. These phase transitions enable the system to convert thermal energy into mechanical work (vortex formation) and subsequently into electrical energy through electromagnetic induction, while managing heat transfer losses through the thermodynamic cycle.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs periodic action through cyclic operation of the vortex flux generator. The vortex formation and dissipation occur in periodic cycles, with the working fluid continuously evaporating and condensing. This periodic operation allows the system to repeatedly convert thermal energy into electrical energy through electromagnetic induction, maintaining continuous power generation while managing thermal losses through the cyclic process.
2Loss of energy
If a vortex flux generator is used to convert thermal energy into electricity, then energy conversion efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into the vortex flux generator device. The generator simultaneously performs electromagnetic induction to generate electricity, drives the phase transitions of the working fluid, and manages heat transfer between the hot and cold reservoirs. By combining these functions into a single integrated device, the system reduces the number of separate components needed while maintaining improved energy conversion efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The vortex flux generator serves multiple functions: it converts thermal energy into electrical energy through electromagnetic induction, drives the phase transitions of the working fluid, and acts as a heat engine. This multi-functionality allows the device to improve energy conversion efficiency across multiple processes simultaneously, justifying the increased device complexity through versatile operation.
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 system effectively converts thermal energy into electricity with minimal loss by modulating magnetic fields using vortices, enabling the generation and storage of electric power, and can be scaled for various applications, including renewable energy sources.
Implementation Method 1
A vortex flux generator and refrigerator system that uses a vortex material to modulate magnetic fields, inducing electricity through electromagnetic induction
Implementation Method 2
vortices formed and controlled within a cryostat and refrigerant compartment, allowing for efficient energy conversion and storage
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AI summary
System and method for generating and storing electricity by electromagnetic induction using a magnetic field modulated by the formation, dissipation, and movement of vortices produced by a vortex material such as a type II superconductor and further including a vortex flux generator in cryostat and a refrigerant compartment having bi-directionally thermal transfer to the vortex flux generator. Magnetic field modulation occurs at the microscopic level, facilitating the production of high frequency electric power. Generator inductors are manufactured using microelectronic fabrication, in at least one dimension corresponding to the spacing of vortices. The vortex material fabrication method establishes the alignment of vortices and generator coils, permitting the electromagnetic induction of energy from many vortices into many coils simultaneously as a cumulative output of electricity. A thermoelectric cycle is used to convert heat energy into electricity.