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Title:

Ferrofluid Based Portable Power Generator

Value Proposition:

Ferrofluid based power generator is an energy conversion device that converts the wind energy into electrical energy. The concept of generation of electricity is based on Faraday’s principle of Electromagnetic Induction. The incoming air rotates the fan blade, which further rotates the magnets which are connected via a shaft. Beneath the magnets, coils are placed. Magnets are dipped in ferrofluid thereby forming Ferrofluid bearing which assists the relative motion between magnets and the coil. Coils and ferrofluid bearing are separated by a thin non porous sheet.

Summary Application:

Use for generation of electrical energy in rural area, sea sides.

Advantages:
  • Green technology
  • Low wind power required
  • High efficiency
  • Low maintenance
  • Pure sine wave obtained
  • Portable and easy to install
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory[CSIR-NPL]
:  director[at]nplindia[dot]org
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:https://www.nplindia.in
Industrial Applications: Devices [Electrical]
Patent(s): IN314435