Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
September 2013
Patent Number
8541910
Abstract
A microelectrical mechanical system (MEMS) microgenerator cell and array is disclosed. The MEMS microgenerator cell of the present invention is effective in the conversion of thermal energy to electrical energy. In accordance with the present invention, an explosive material is loaded into a chamber. A diaphragm seals the chamber, containing a plasma material. The explosive material is subsequently heated to its ignition temperature thereby raising the pressure in the chamber until the diaphragm ruptures. The rupture of the diaphragm results in the flow of plasma out of the chamber. Upon exiting the chamber, the plasma is forced to flow between two parallel rectangular electrodes. A magnetic field is applied in a direction orthogonal to both the plasma flow and the electrodes, thereby generating an electromagnetic field sufficient to a power source for MEMS devices.
Application Number
11/162,697
Recommended Citation
Bhansali, Shekhar and Popuri, Rajsekhar, "MEMS microgenerator cell and microgenerator cell array" (2013). USF Patents. 244.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/244
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
09/20/2005
Primary/U.S. Class
310/11
