Vortex flux generator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current energy conversion systems are inefficient in converting cyclical energy sources into kinetic energy of a magnetic field modulated by vortices and subsequently into electric energy, as they lack effective mechanisms to manage vortex formation and dissipation for consistent magnetic field modulation.
Innovation Solution
An improved vortex flux generator system that includes a magnetic circuit, a quench controller, vortex material, an inductor, and a dissipation superconductor, where the vortex material forms and dissipates vortices in response to variable current, inducing a changing magnetic field that modulates the magnetic flux and generates electricity in the inductor, with a dissipation superconductor configured to carry the current without quenching during vortex dissipation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If vortex material is used to form and dissipate vortices for magnetic field modulation, then energy conversion efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases due to the need for quench control and dissipation management
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the superconducting material into two distinct functional segments: vortex material for generating magnetic field modulation and dissipation superconductor for current carrying during dissipation. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in its function, improving overall energy conversion efficiency while managing complexity through clear functional separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The dissipation superconductor acts as an intermediary component that facilitates the transition of current during vortex dissipation. It mediates between the vortex material and the external circuit, enabling controlled energy release while maintaining system stability and reducing the complexity of direct vortex control.
2Reliability
If vortex formation and dissipation are managed for consistent magnetic field modulation, then electricity generation reliability is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs periodic formation and dissipation of vortices in the vortex material, creating consistent magnetic field modulation at regular intervals. This periodic action ensures reliable electricity generation in the inductor while the rhythmical nature of the process simplifies control compared to continuous adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The vortex material undergoes controlled phase transitions between superconducting and non-superconducting states to form and dissipate vortices. These phase transitions provide reliable and predictable magnetic field changes, enhancing electricity generation consistency while leveraging natural material properties rather than requiring complex active control systems.
3Loss of energy
If dissipation superconductor is used to carry current without quenching during vortex dissipation, then energy loss is reduced, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dissipation superconductor merges the functions of current carrying and vortex dissipation management into a single integrated component. This combining of functions reduces energy loss by eliminating the need for separate control mechanisms while the use of standard superconducting materials and fabrication techniques keeps manufacturing complexity manageable.
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 efficiently converts cyclical energy into electric power by managing vortex formation and dissipation, achieving a usable electricity output of ten watts with an energy input of 10.1 watts, and can be scaled for higher output capacities by increasing cycle rates.
Implementation Method 1
vortex material configured to form and subsequently dissipate a vortex in response to the variable current
Implementation Method 2
a magnetic field density surrounding the vortex is urged to decrease, and wherein upon subsequent dissipation of the vortex, the urging to decrease ceases and the magnetic field density increases
Implementation Method 3
an inductor disposed in a vicinity of the vortex such that the modulation of the magnetic field induces an electrical current in the inductor
Implementation Method 4
a dissipation superconductor electrically disposed in parallel with the vortex material and configured to carry, without quenching, an entirety of the variable current during dissipation of the vortex in the vortex material
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AI summary
Various implementations of the invention correspond to an improved vortex flux generator. In some implementations of the invention, the improved vortex flux generator includes a magnetic circuit configured to produce a magnetic field; a quench controller configured to provide a variable current; a vortex material configured to form and subsequently dissipate a vortex in response to the variable current, wherein upon formation of the vortex, a magnetic field density surrounding the vortex is urged to decrease, and wherein upon subsequent dissipation of the vortex, the urging to decrease ceases and the magnetic field density increases prior to a reformation of the vortex, and wherein the decrease of the magnetic field density and the increase of the magnetic field density correspond to a modulation of the magnetic field; an inductor disposed in a vicinity of the vortex such that the modulation of the magnetic field induces an electrical current in the inductor; and a dissipation superconductor electrically disposed in parallel with the vortex material and configured to carry, without quenching, an entirety of the variable current during dissipation of the vortex in the vortex material.