If you are referring to electromagnetic, the main setback between EM and electrostatic is that EM is heavily dependent on speed. For my case, it is capturing normal vibrations that a human makes, and the speed may be of a very low amplitude. Electrostatic generator works by maximum displacement of the capacitor plates, or you could also view it as change in capacitance. The speed of motion is not involved at allOriginally posted by crosshairs:Wouldn't that be easier done using an induction device? I mean, according to your desciption, you will have to somehow maintain the opposing charges on the plates, which could possibly include another set or sets of capacitors for the purpose of effective collection and storage of the useful energy generated.
In the eyes of physics, you could see work is being done on the capacitor when the plates are being moved apart against their electrostatic attraction, and thus energy is input into the system.Originally posted by crosshairs:But wouldn't varying the distance of the plate amount to changing of potential difference only? How is work done achieved?
I see your point about work done on the capacitors. If I am not wrong, your proposed method involves heavily charging one plate with either positive or negative charge, while maintaining the other plate connected to a grounding or neutral source, with a storage unit as an intermediate between the neutral plate and the grounding. With the variation in displacement generating an alternating current and using a rectifying circuit to convert the current into a D.C. and channelling it into the storage unit, in this case a separate capacitor. Your setup should require a conducting material of very high electron density (free electrons) to maximise the effectiveness (not efficiency) of your generator.Originally posted by eagle:In the eyes of physics, you could see work is being done on the capacitor when the plates are being moved apart against their electrostatic attraction, and thus energy is input into the system.
With regards to formula, you could also see that E = 0.5 Q^2 /C. Hence a change in displacement affects the Capacitance (C) which will in turn affect the energy (E) stored in the capacitor.
A separate circuit is then used to charge or decharge the capacitor during the cycle appropriately, and then to store the captured energy.
With regards to the way electrostatic generators work, there are charge constrained and voltage constrained. But to go into details will require graphs and a rather long explanation
The current generated will be a DC, not an AC. Hence there is no need for a rectifying circuit. In addition, my FYP is on a device 6mm by 6mm, so only silicon could be used.Originally posted by crosshairs:I see your point about work done on the capacitors. If I am not wrong, your proposed method involves heavily charging one plate with either positive or negative charge, while maintaining the other plate connected to a grounding or neutral source, with a storage unit as an intermediate between the neutral plate and the grounding. With the variation in displacement generating an alternating current and using a rectifying circuit to convert the current into a D.C. and channelling it into the storage unit, in this case a separate capacitor. Your setup should require a conducting material of very high electron density (free electrons) to maximise the effectiveness (not efficiency) of your generator.
But I'm only guessing.
it can be AC. Ts wanna include a three phase generator or one phrase. thus, there is a need for a transformer rectifier.Originally posted by eagle:The current generated will be a DC, not an AC. Hence there is no need for a rectifying circuit. In addition, my FYP is on a device 6mm by 6mm, so only silicon could be used.
Originally posted by Simontay78:Dynamo require you to turn it totally converting your hand energy into kinetic energy, using it to induce electricity using lens law to the coil in the dynamo.
Mine currently uses a push and release movement of my hand and added magnetic repulsion of the magnet to the wheel, gravity to pull the wheel down and stored inertia force to make it rotate fully. The total energy spent is cut by these added forces compared to simply using your hand to turn the dynamo.
I haven't add the single phase coil connection or 3 phase coil connection yet as it's Not completed...as I mentioned in the first post.
crosshairs was talking about my projectOriginally posted by manyu882:it can be AC. Ts wanna include a three phase generator or one phrase. thus, there is a need for a transformer rectifier.

Thanks Eagle, I am not good with words in explaining stuff....Originally posted by eagle:I don't think TS is implying a breakthrough, but rather, describing a project by himself.
Truly, there are quite a few flaws in the concepts of physics described in this thread. However, TS is just trying another way to turn a generator. It is his interest, his money and his time, so let him try it. Who knows whether it is just because he's not good at explaining?
Regarding clean energy, my FYP would be on using electrostatic generatorsIt is done by changing the plate distance of a capacitor through external vibrational source (when u walking or on a train). You could wish me luck on that
wait...I am confused, are you referring to me when you say "TS"? If yes then I will answer the questionsOriginally posted by manyu882:Some question to TS.
1. a magnetic strip is place on the circumference of the wheel
2. a magnet will be place near the strip. thus, repulsion ccurs and pushes the strip upwards. (note that the force acting on the bar is vertical force. and the bar is on the fixed end vertically.)
3. when the stip has moved away from the megnetic bar, the bar will be removed
4. when the strip finishes a cycle( just above the level of the bar), the magnetic bar will be reintroduce to the wheel.. and this goes on and on and on and on and on...
my question is: Is the energy required to move the magnet is lesser than the moving wheel? if so, why?
You mean the Toshiba Mini-Nuclear (Nuke) Power Supply?Originally posted by oldkid:I'm quite a layman to physics... but I think I have more confidence in the Joint European Torus experiment. Although it is nuclear, its much cleaner than fission reaction and nuclear power will always be cheaper in the long run. Plus it can support many many households.
Don't worry about the nuclear waste products. Global warming melting the polar ice cap will drown us first before nuclear poisoning gets to us.![]()
Ans:Originally posted by manyu882:Some question to TS.
1. a magnetic strip is place on the circumference of the wheel
2. a magnet will be place near the strip. thus, repulsion ccurs and pushes the strip upwards. (note that the force acting on the bar is vertical force. and the bar is on the fixed end vertically.)
3. when the stip has moved away from the megnetic bar, the bar will be removed
4. when the strip finishes a cycle( just above the level of the bar), the magnetic bar will be reintroduce to the wheel.. and this goes on and on and on and on and on...
my question is: Is the energy required to move the magnet is lesser than the moving wheel? if so, why?
Efficiency, I cannot see.Originally posted by crosshairs:How can you people not see the redundancy!!??
I have to agree with eagle on that one.Originally posted by eagle:Efficiency, I cannot see.
Redundancy, maybe not if it can be implemented in a smaller version. I have some ideas after looking at it in which it can be implemented in other ways... But how effective it will be, I'm not very sure.
Anyway treat it as a hobby by TS ok? Every hobby is the same mah: you are doing something that many people has done before, and you are doing something which could be considered redundant. It is the self-fulfillment that matters![]()
I have no comments other then read my blog from beginning to end.....not my little wheel page...but the whole blog.Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:I have to agree with eagle on that one.
To crosshairs,Originally posted by crosshairs:People! Stop egging him on! This is like watching William Hung all over again. Stop deceiving the guy!
If it is still not clear to you guys then let me explain it again! TS mentioned that the automated movement of the magnet can be achieved by using some form of solar powered device, through the use of his setup to turn a generator or do some form of work.
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Thanks Eagle, I am not good with words in explaining stuff....
Now in the process of using a solar powered linear actuator to push the big magnet near the wheel.
The innovative design of the wheel is in the very precise locations of many small permanent magnets that simulate the "wind pushing" effects by the repulsion of the magnetic flux possible.
Wait...is TS referring to me?
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I'm not saying it will not work, what I am trying to point out is the redundancy of the system. If you are going to tap solar energy to push this contraption, why not just simply store the solar energy?! Why make it go through another process unnecessarily?
Which part of what I am saying does not make sense to which ones of you who are egging him on?