Electric power source through steam transition

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1990-06-22

1991-08-13

Budd, Mark O.

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

322 2R, H01L 4108

Patent

active

050399012

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for generating electricity which capitalizes on the energy which is released by steam through sudden transition to a liquid state. Electric current is generated by piezoelectric elements which are attached to the walls of a vessel equipped with an outlet port and two inlet ports. Cold water enters the vessel at one of the inlet ports. Steam is introduced to the vessel at the other inlet port. The sudden change in phase from the vapor to the liquid state caused by the encounter of the steam with the interior of the vessel produces shock waves which mechanically charge the piezoelectric elements to produce an electric current.

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