Feasibility of tapping atmospheric charge as a power source
Mechanisms which generate atmospheric charge are examined in order to estimate the rate of field regeneration. Energy density contained in the atmospheric electric field is examined. Charge-harvesting methods are suggested and a practical use of electrostatic motors examined. Comparisons to projecte...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Renewable energy 2003-06, Vol.28 (7), p.1121-1127 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Mechanisms which generate atmospheric charge are examined in order to estimate the rate of field regeneration. Energy density contained in the atmospheric electric field is examined. Charge-harvesting methods are suggested and a practical use of electrostatic motors examined. Comparisons to projected energy consumption, and comparison to other energy sources are made, and viability of tapping atmospheric charge is assessed. |
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ISSN: | 0960-1481 1879-0682 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0960-1481(02)00210-0 |