Dielectric thermal power converter

Details Dielectric thermal power converter Dielectric thermal power converter

1977-04-08

1980-09-02

Miller, Edward A.

Electricity: single generator systems

Nonmagnetic-type generator

310300, 310306, 310308, H02N 100

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042209064

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for use in converting heat to electrical energy and comprises a plurality of capacitors which have a temperature dependent capacitance. Heat is used to decrease the dielectric constant in the capacitors causing charge to expand from the capacitors into an associated circuit and do electrical work. The invention also includes reeds which are caused to vibrate by the flow of vapor carrying heat between stages. These reeds serve as thermal switches which pulse heat at the proper frequency and phase through a large number of stacked capacitors. The efficiency of the apparatus is optimized by operating the individual capacitors through cycles approximating Carnot cycles.

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