Rotary-atomizer electric power generator
We report experimental and theoretical results on a ballistic energy-conversion method based on a rotary atomizer working with a droplet acceleration-deceleration cycle. In a rotary atomizer, liquid is fed onto the center of a rotating flat surface, where it spreads out under the action of the centr...
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| author | Nguyen, Trieu Tran, Tuan de Boer, Hans van den Berg, Albert Eijkel, Jan C. T. |
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| author_facet | School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Nguyen, Trieu Tran, Tuan de Boer, Hans van den Berg, Albert Eijkel, Jan C. T. |
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| description | We report experimental and theoretical results on a ballistic energy-conversion method based on a rotary atomizer working with a droplet acceleration-deceleration cycle. In a rotary atomizer, liquid is fed onto the center of a rotating flat surface, where it spreads out under the action of the centrifugal force and creates “atomized” droplets at its edge. The advantage of using a rotary atomizer is that the centrifugal force exerted on the fluid on a smooth, large surface is not only a robust form of acceleration, as it avoids clogging, but also easily allows high throughput, and produces high electrical power. We successfully demonstrate an output power of 4.9 mW and a high voltage up to 3120 V. At present, the efficiency of the system is still low (0.14%). However, the conversion mechanism of the system is fully interpreted in this paper, permitting a conceptual understanding of system operation and providing a roadmap for system optimization. This observation will open up a road for building power-generation systems in the near future. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/885442023-03-04T17:16:51Z Rotary-atomizer electric power generator Nguyen, Trieu Tran, Tuan de Boer, Hans van den Berg, Albert Eijkel, Jan C. T. School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Electric Power Generator DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering Rotary Atomizer We report experimental and theoretical results on a ballistic energy-conversion method based on a rotary atomizer working with a droplet acceleration-deceleration cycle. In a rotary atomizer, liquid is fed onto the center of a rotating flat surface, where it spreads out under the action of the centrifugal force and creates “atomized” droplets at its edge. The advantage of using a rotary atomizer is that the centrifugal force exerted on the fluid on a smooth, large surface is not only a robust form of acceleration, as it avoids clogging, but also easily allows high throughput, and produces high electrical power. We successfully demonstrate an output power of 4.9 mW and a high voltage up to 3120 V. At present, the efficiency of the system is still low (0.14%). However, the conversion mechanism of the system is fully interpreted in this paper, permitting a conceptual understanding of system operation and providing a roadmap for system optimization. This observation will open up a road for building power-generation systems in the near future. Published version 2018-09-10T05:02:32Z 2019-12-06T17:05:42Z 2018-09-10T05:02:32Z 2019-12-06T17:05:42Z 2015 Journal Article Nguyen, T., Tran, T., de Boer, H., van den Berg, A., & Eijkel, J. C. T. (2015). Rotary-atomizer electric power generator. Physical Review Applied, 3(3), 034005-. doi:10.1103/PhysRevApplied.3.034005 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/88544 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/45904 10.1103/PhysRevApplied.3.034005 en Physical Review Applied © 2015 American Physical Society. This paper was published in Physical Review Applied and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of American Physical Society. The published version is available at: [https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.3.034005]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. 7 p. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Electric Power Generator DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering Rotary Atomizer Nguyen, Trieu Tran, Tuan de Boer, Hans van den Berg, Albert Eijkel, Jan C. T. Rotary-atomizer electric power generator |
| title | Rotary-atomizer electric power generator |
| title_full | Rotary-atomizer electric power generator |
| title_fullStr | Rotary-atomizer electric power generator |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rotary-atomizer electric power generator |
| title_short | Rotary-atomizer electric power generator |
| title_sort | rotary atomizer electric power generator |
| topic | Electric Power Generator DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering Rotary Atomizer |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/88544 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/45904 |
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