Energy conversion capacitors
OwnerKevin Michael Walshinventor
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Abstract
The invention uses a pair of energized capacitors connected in series, and at least one active electrode in the capacitors is capable of exchanging energy with the surroundings. The energy exchange results in a change in electron chemical potential at that electrode, and a charge exchange between capacitors may then take place until potential equilibrium is achieved. Electrical energy is generated when this charge exchange occurs, or alternately an input of electrical energy may be used to effect an absorption or release external energy. A periodic alteration of the potential of the active electrode permits a cyclical transport of charge between the capacitors. The external energy sources include thermal, chemical and photonic energy.
Claims27
An apparatus for energy conversion comprising:
- (a) an energy exchange means for exchange of external energy with a first capacitor electrode to create a periodic alteration of the electrode's electron chemical potential and
- (b) a conductive means for transport of an oscillating electric charge between the first capacitor electrode and a second capacitor electrode in reaction to the periodic alteration of electron chemical potential.
A method for energy conversion comprising:
- (a) periodically altering the electron chemical potential of a first capacitor electrode by exchange of external energy, and
- (b) transporting an oscillating current between said first capacitor electrode and a second capacitor electrode in response to the altering electron chemical potential.
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