AC induction field heating of graphite foam
US9739501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/105
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magneto-energy apparatus includes an electromagnetic field source for generating a time-varying electromagnetic field. A graphite foam conductor is disposed within the electromagnetic field. The graphite foam when exposed to the time-varying electromagnetic field conducts an induced electric current, the electric current heating the graphite foam. An energy conversion device utilizes heat energy from the heated graphite foam to perform a heat energy consuming function. A device for heating a fluid and a method of converting energy are also disclosed.
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