RMS energy conversion

RMS energy conversion

Keywords: Acoustics, Alternators

Applicant: Macrosonix Corp. (USA)Patent number: US5892293Publication date: 6 April 1999Title: RMS energy conversion

It is an object of the present invention to provide pulse combustion (PC)driven acoustic resonators whose vibratory motion is used to drive an electric alternator. A further object of the present invention is to employ resonant macrosonic synthesis (RMS) resonators as a PC chamber in order to maximize the acoustic reaction force for a given fuel consumption rate, thereby improving fuel-to-electric transduction efficiency. A further object of the present invention is to increase the power density of a PC by providing tuned induction as well as preheating and premixing of the combustion reactants. A still further object of the invention is to provide a comparatively inexpensive technology for converting fuels such as natural gas into electric power. An additional object of the invention is to provide needed optimizations and practical improvements to thermoacoustic electric power generators.