Thermal energy conversion to electricity

This invention describes a way to turn heat into electricity using two separate streams of salt solution. One stream is heated, and the other can optionally be cooled. These two streams are then mixed together in a controlled manner, and electricity is captured during this mixing process. The heat can come from sources like solar power systems or industrial waste.

Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in membrane and electrode materials for ion migration systems. These improvements could now make the claimed electricity capture from mixing salt streams more efficient and economically viable, especially for waste heat recovery.

Status: In forceA lapse was cured by a late fee and protection was reinstated.
How hard to build: SpecializedMembranes, electrodes, pumps, heat exchangers

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