Electromagnetic induction by ferrofluid in an oscillating heat pipe

Thermal-to-electrical energy conversion was demonstrated using an oscillating heat pipe (OHP) filled with ferrofluid and equipped with an annular-type solenoid. The OHP was subjected to a 100 °C axial temperature difference allowing the ferrofluid to passively oscillate through the solenoid, thus ac...

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Veröffentlicht in:Applied physics letters 2015-06, Vol.106 (26)
Hauptverfasser: Monroe, J. G., Vasquez, E. S., Aspin, Z. S., Walters, K. B., Berg, M. J., Thompson, S. M.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Thermal-to-electrical energy conversion was demonstrated using an oscillating heat pipe (OHP) filled with ferrofluid and equipped with an annular-type solenoid. The OHP was subjected to a 100 °C axial temperature difference allowing the ferrofluid to passively oscillate through the solenoid, thus accomplishing electromagnetic induction. The measured solenoid voltage consisted of aperiodic pulses with dominant frequencies between 2 and 5 Hz and peak-to-peak amplitudes approaching 1 mV. Despite exposure to the thermal and phase change cycling within the OHP, nanoparticle morphologies and magnetic properties of the ferrofluid remained intact. This energy harvesting method allows for combined thermal management and in-situ power generation.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.4923400