Mini-Generator of Electrical Power Exploiting the Marangoni Flow Inspired Self-Propulsion | Zendy

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Mini-Generator of Electrical Power Exploiting the Marangoni Flow Inspired Self-Propulsion

Author(s) -

Mark Frenkel,

Alla Vilk,

Irina Legchenkova,

Shraga Shoval,

Edward Bormashenko

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

acs omega

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.779

H-Index - 40

ISSN - 2470-1343

DOI - 10.1021/acsomega.9b02257

Subject(s) - marangoni effect , electric generator , surface tension , propulsion , generator (circuit theory) , permanent magnet synchronous generator , alternator , mechanical engineering , materials science , electrical engineering , automotive engineering , power (physics) , magnet , aerospace engineering , physics , engineering , thermodynamics

The mini-generator of electrical energy exploiting Marangoni soluto-capillary flows is reported. The interfacial flows are created by molecules of camphor emitted by the "camphor engines" placed on floating polymer rotors bearing permanent magnets. Camphor molecules adsorbed by the water/vapor interface decrease its surface tension and create the stresses resulting in the rotation of the system. The alternative magnetic flux in turn creates the current in the stationary coil. The long-lasting nature of rotation (approximately 10-20 h) should be emphasized. The brake-specific fuel consumption of the reported generator is better than that reported for the best reported electrical generators. Various engineering implementations of the mini-generator are reported.

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