Integrated External Combustion Radial Piston Engine-Generator
Abstract
A engine-generator is provided which has a rotary engine formed with an engine housing having an output surface portion and an output shaft on a central axis extending externally of the engine housing. A generator has a stator secured to the output end of the shaft and has a surface in a confronting relation with the engine housing. Permanent magnets and windings are secured to the respective surface portion of the engine housing and stator at a radial distance from the axis. Each magnet and winding has a corresponding pole face lying in a corresponding one of a pair of first planes orthogonal to the central axis. The magnets and windings are rotatable with respect to each other and periodically align in a confronting relationship to define an air-gap between the parallel planes. The windings produce electrical output in response to rotation of the magnets relative to each other.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 22, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADD020479
Entities
People
- Paul M. Dunn
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy