Method and apparatus for converting heat to mechanical energy
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    Method and apparatus for converting heat to mechanical energy 失效
    将热转换为机械能的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US3593047A

    公开(公告)日:1971-07-13

    申请号:US3593047D

    申请日:1970-02-16

    CPC classification number: H02N10/00

    Abstract: A ferroelectric material having its permittivity dependent on temperature is disposed partially in an electric field between a pair of capacitor plates. A heat source is provided to heat the ferroelectric material just outside the capacitor plates to increase the permittivity above that existing between the capacitor plates so that a force pulls the heated portion into the field. The force is enhanced by providing a liquid of high permittivity between the ferroelectric material and the capacitor plates. By using a liquid having a permittivity between the upper and lower extremes of the ferroelectric material, a force is produced pushing the ferroelectric material, when cooled, out of the field.

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