US-20260128689-A1 - METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION FROM EARTH'S ROTATION THROUGH ITS OWN MAGNETIC FIELD

Abstract

In various aspects, a power-generating device is provided. The power-generating device may include a three-dimensional structure. The three-dimensional structure may be composed of a conductive material having (i) a magnetically permeable material having a topology that alters Earth's magnetic field such that curl (v×B)≠0, where v is Earth's velocity of rotation and B is the component of Earth's magnetic flux density symmetric about Earth's axis of rotation and (ii) a magnetic Reynolds number less than ten (R m <10). The three-dimensional structure may be configured to generate power and heat when carried with Earth's rotation via Earth's axially symmetric non-rotating magnetic field.

Inventors

• Christopher F. Chyba
• Kevin P. Hand
• Thomas H. Chyba

Assignees

• Christopher F. Chyba
• Kevin P. Hand
• Thomas H. Chyba

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20250905

Claims (20)

1. 1 - 17 . (canceled)
2. 18 . A system, comprising: a plurality of power-generating devices, each power-generating device submerged in a coolant, wherein the plurality of power-generating devices are configured to heat the coolant as the plurality of power-generating devices are carried with Earth's rotation, each power-generating device comprising: a three-dimensional structure composed of a conductive material having (i) a magnetically permeable material having a topology that alters Earth's magnetic field such that curl (v×B)≠0, where v is Earth's velocity of rotation and B derives from the component of Earth's magnetic flux density symmetric about Earth's axis of rotation and (ii) a magnetic Reynolds number less than ten (R m <10); and wherein the three-dimensional structure is configured to generate power and heat when carried with Earth's rotation through Earth's axially symmetric non-rotating magnetic field; and at least one turbine disposed external to the coolant and configured to be turned by generated steam.
3. 19 . The system of claim 18 , wherein steam is produced by the coolant and drives the at least one turbine.
4. 20 . The system of claim 18 , further comprising a secondary circuit comprising a liquid and configured to absorb heat from the coolant, generate steam when heated, and drive the at least one turbine.
5. 21 . The system of claim 18 , wherein the coolant comprises at least one of water, carbon dioxide, liquid sodium or other liquid metal, liquid nitrogen and helium.
6. 22 . The system of claim 18 , wherein the plurality of power-generating devices are oriented along multiple axes configured to continuously generate power.
7. 23 . The system of claim 18 , wherein a three-dimensional structure of at least one of the plurality of power-generating devices is substantially cylindrical.
8. 24 . The system of claim 18 , wherein a three-dimensional structure of at least one of the plurality of power-generating devices is substantially ellipsoidal.
9. 25 . The system of claim 18 , wherein the three-dimensional structure of at least one of the plurality of power-generating devices is substantially a polygonal prism.
10. 26 . A system, comprising: at least one power-generating device thermally coupled to at least one device configured to convert thermal energy to electricity, each power-generating device comprising: a three-dimensional structure composed of a conductive material having (i) a magnetically permeable material having a topology that alters Earth's magnetic field such that curl (v×B)≠0, where v is Earth's velocity of rotation and B derives from the component of Earth's magnetic flux density symmetric about Earth's axis of rotation and (ii) a magnetic Reynolds number less than ten (R m <10); and wherein the three-dimensional structure is configured to generate power and heat when carried with Earth's rotation through Earth's axially symmetric non-rotating magnetic field.
11. 27 . The system of claim 26 , wherein the at least one device comprises a solid-state device.
12. 28 . The system of claim 26 , wherein the at least one device comprises a non-solid-state device.
13. 29 . The system of claim 26 , wherein the three-dimensional structure of the at least one power-generating device comprises a cylindrical shell having an inner radius a and outer radius b.
14. 30 . The system of claim 29 , wherein a ratio of the outer radii to the inner radii is between 1-10 6 .
15. 31 . The system of claim 18 , wherein the three-dimensional structure comprises a cylindrical shell having an inner radius a and outer radius b.
16. 32 . The system of claim 31 , wherein a ratio of the outer radii to the inner radii is between 1-10 6 .
17. 33 . The system of claim 18 , wherein a relative magnetic permeability of the device is between 1 and 10 8 .
18. 34 . The system of claim 18 , wherein an electrical conductivity of the device is between 10 −3 and 10 8 S m −1 .
19. 35 . The system of claim 18 , wherein the conductive material comprises a non-homogeneous structure including: a first component comprising a magnetically permeable material having a topology that alters Earth's magnetic field such that curl (v×B)≠0, where v is Earth's velocity of rotation and B derives from the component of Earth's magnetic flux density symmetric about Earth's axis of rotation; and a second component material having a magnetic Reynolds number less than ten (R m <10).
20. 36 . The system of claim 35 , wherein the second component material comprises a coating on the three-dimensional structure.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to U.S. provisional application No. 63/716,866 filed Nov. 6, 2024, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein. TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure is drawn to devices, systems, and methods for the generation of electric power from Earth's rotation through its own magnetic field. BACKGROUND This section is intended to introduce the reader to various aspects of the art, which may be related to various aspects of the present disclosure that are described and/or claimed below. This discussion is believed to be helpful in providing the reader with background information to facilitate a better understanding of the various aspects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it should be understood that these statements are to be read in this light, and not as admissions of prior art. It has been theoretically demonstrated that electricity could be generated from Earth's rotation through its own magnetic field, provided certain topological and material conditions are met by an appropriate device. However, since Faraday's early experiments in the 19th century, the prevailing belief has been that it is not possible to generate electricity from Earth's rotation through its own magnetic field. It was thought that this impossibility had been both theoretically and experimentally demonstrated. But the underlying assumptions associated with this prevailing belief may be circumvented via the proper material and topologies. Suitable power devices when scaled may allow for power generation for individual homes as well as generation in power plants that can feed the overall electrical power grid. They may also be useful in smaller, more specialized contexts. BRIEF SUMMARY Various deficiencies in the prior art are addressed below by the disclosed systems, methods, and devices for the generation of power using Earth's rotation through its own magnetic field. In various aspects, a power-generating device may be provided. The power-generating device may include a three-dimensional structure. The three-dimensional structure may be composed of a conductive material having (i) a magnetically permeable material having a topology that alters Earth's magnetic field such that curl (v×B)≠0, where v is Earth's velocity of rotation and B is the component of Earth's magnetic flux density symmetric about Earth's axis of rotation and (ii) a magnetic Reynolds number less than ten (Rm<10). The three-dimensional structure may be configured to generate power and heat when carried with Earth's rotation via Earth's axially symmetric non-rotating magnetic field. In some embodiments, the conductive material may be a single homogeneous structure (e.g., the conductive material having the magnetically permeable material and magnetic Reynolds number less than 10 may be a single material). In some embodiments, the conductive material may be a non-homogeneous structure (e.g., the conductive material may include two separated components). The non-homogeneous structure may include a first component. The first component may be a material having the magnetically permeable material having a topology that alters Earth's magnetic field such that curl (v×B)≠0, where v is Earth's velocity of rotation and B is the component of Earth's magnetic flux density symmetric about Earth's axis of rotation. The second component may be a material that has a magnetic Reynolds number less than ten (Rm<10). The second component may be disposed around the first component, for example, as a wrapper or a thin coating. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional structure may be substantially ellipsoidal (e.g., spherical). In some embodiments, the three-dimensional structure may be substantially cylindrical. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional structure may be substantially that of a polygonal prism. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional structure may be irregular. In some embodiments, the second component may be a coating on the three-dimensional structure. In some embodiments, the second component may be a wrapper disposed circumferentially around the three-dimensional structure. In some embodiments, a conductivity and magnetic permeability of the second component may be different from a conductivity and magnetic permeability of the first component. In some embodiments, the power-generating device may further include a metallic material embedded into the three-dimensional structure. The metallic material may form a conducting path. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional structure may form a cylindrical shell having an inner radius a and an outer radius b. In some embodiments, the ratio of the outer radius to the inner radius may be between 1-106. In some embodiments, a relative magnetic permeability of the device may be between 1 and 108. An electrical conductivity of the device may be between 10−3 and 108 S m−1. In some embodiments, the conductive material may be MnZn ferri