Magnetostrictive Alternator
TBMG-17674
11/01/2013
- Content
This innovation replaces the linear alternator presently used in Stirling engines with a continuous-gradient, impedance-matched, oscillating magnetostrictive transducer that eliminates all moving parts via compression, maintains high efficiency, costs less to manufacture, reduces mass, and eliminates the need for a bearing system.
- Citation
- "Magnetostrictive Alternator," Mobility Engineering, November 1, 2013.