US 2015 0084467A1

(19) United States

(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2015/0084467 A1
Paramahamsa (43) Pub. Date: Mar. 26, 2015
(54) REDUCED REACTION ROTARY (52) U.S. Cl.
ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATOR CPC ...................................... H02K I/272 (2013.01)
USPC ..................................................... 310/156.43
(71) Applicant: Tewari Paramahamsa, Gotegali (IN)
(57) ABSTRACT
(72) Inventor: Tewari Paramahamsa, Gotegali (IN) A reduced reaction alternating current generator including a
hollow stator core, a cylindrical rotor within the stator, a
(21) Appl. No.: 14/251,908 freely rotating shaft coupled to the rotor, a first set of magnets
1-1. in which the South pole of each magnet is coupled to the
(22) Filed: Apr. 14, 2014 Surface to the rotor and the north pole of each magnetis facing
O O the inner surface of the hollow stator core, a second set of
Related U.S. Application Data magnets in which the north pole of each magnet is coupled to
(60) Provisional application No. 61/960,752, filed on Sep. the Surface of the rotor and the South pole of each magnet is
26, 2013. facing the inner surface of the hollow stator core and a set of
silicon steel pieces coupled to the outer surface of the rotor
Publication Classification comprised of individual silicon Steel pieces positioned adja
cent to and longitudinally in line with each individual magnet
(51) Int. Cl. within the first set of magnets and each individual magnet
HO2K L/27 (2006.01) within the second set of magnets.
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REDUCED REACTION ROTARY netic field and the direction of the current flow. The Left Hand
ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATOR Rule can be used to represent three mutually orthogonal axes
using the thumb to represent a mechanical force, the first
RELATED APPLICATION finger to represent a magnetic field and the middle finger to
0001. This application claims the benefit of U.S. provi represent the current, each finger positioned at right angles to
each other.
sional patent application No. 61/960,752, filed Sep. 26, 2013,
in the name of Paramahamsa Tewari, the disclosure of which 0009 Synchronous generator refers to an electrical gen
is incorporated herein by reference. erator which turns at the same speed as the drive mechanism,
also known as the synchronous speed. A synchronous gen
FIELD OF THE INVENTION erator produces an alternating current and Voltage at a fre
quency proportional to the rotation speed and to the number
0002 The present invention relates to a rotating alternat of excitation poles internal to the generator.
ing current generator whose structural characteristic provide 0010 Asynchronous generator refers to an alternating cur
for a reduction in the amount force running counter to the rent generator that uses the principles of induction to produce
rotation of the machine as a reaction to the induced alternating power. Asynchronous generators operate by mechanically
Current.
turning their rotor faster than the synchronous speed, giving
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION negative slip.
0011 Low carbon steel refers to steel containing less car
0003 Michael Faraday discovered the principles of elec bon than other steels. This steel is inherently easier to cold
tromagnetic induction and invented the rotating electrical form due to its soft and ductile nature.
generator in 1832. The generator was known as the Unipolar 0012 Grain oriented electrical steel refers to sheet steel
Generator, Acyclic Generator and Disk Generator. This gen used for laminations in power transformers having a silicon
erator operated on the principle that Voltage is induced in a level of 3% or less.
conductor in relative motion to an external magnetic field.
Moreover, when the conductor is configured as a closed cir SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
cuit and is in relative motion with an external magnetic field,
a current will be induced to flow through that circuit. The 0013. It is the primary purpose of the present invention to
induced current itself will generate an induced magnetic field obviate the above problems by providing a reduced reaction
Surrounding the conductor. The direction of the induced cur rotating alternating current generator providing improvement
rent is determined by Fleming's right hand rule which states in efficiency characteristics not currently available in stan
that the magnetic field produced by the current induced in the dard alternating current generators.
conductor will repel the external magnetic field which 0014) To accomplish this objective, according to one
induced the current in the conductor. As such, the induced embodiment of the present invention a reduced reaction alter
magnetic field Surrounding the conductor and the external nating current generator is disclosed comprising a hollow
magnetic field repel each other so as to create a torque on the stator core having an axis comprised of longitudinally posi
conductor which counters that conductor's movement rela
tive to the external magnetic field. Faraday's generator and all tioned sheets laminated with a high permeability magnetic
Subsequent generators have in common the production of this material, the laminated sheets including longitudinally
counter or back torque. embedded slots in which a conductor winding is laid parallel
0004. The efficiency of an electrical generator is governed to the axis, a cylindrical rotor concentric with and positioned
inside the hollow stator core comprised of a high permeability
by mechanical and electrical limitations. The mechanical magnetic material and a shaft coupled to the rotor and driven
limitations include windage and friction of the generators by an external source so as to freely rotate the rotor relative to
rotor and bearings. The electrical limitations include electri the hollow stator core. The generator furthermore comprising
cal impedance within the windings of the generator as well as a first set of magnets in which the South pole of each magnet
the above-described counter or back torque. is coupled to the surface to the rotor and the north pole of each
0005. A prime mover is attached to a generator so as to magnet is facing the inner Surface of the hollow stator core, a
cause the rotation of the generator's rotor resulting in the second set of magnets in which the north pole of each magnet
production of either a direct or an alternating current within is coupled to the surface of the rotor and the southpole of each
the generator's conductor and a back torque which counters magnet is facing the inner Surface of the hollow stator core
the rotation caused by the prime mover. The prime mover may and a set of silicon Steel pieces coupled to the outer Surface of
be powered by steam, wind or water. the rotor comprised of individual silicon Steel pieces posi
0006. Therefore, the problem with standard generators is tioned adjacent to and longitudinally in line with each indi
that their efficiency is limited due to back torque generated as vidual magnet within the first set of magnets and each indi
a result of current induced within the generator's conductor vidual magnet within the second set of magnets.
windings.
0015. In addition to the foregoing, other features, objects
DEFINITIONS and advantages of the present invention will become apparent
from the following description.
0007. The following definitions are provided for conve
nience and are not to be taken as a limitation of the present BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
invention.
0008 Fleming's Left Hand Rule refers to the effect that 0016. The following detailed description, given by way of
when a current flows in a conductor and an external magnetic example and not intended to limit the present invention solely
field is applied across that current flow, the conductor will thereto, will best be appreciated in conjunction with the
experience a force perpendicular to both the external mag accompanying drawings in which:
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0017 FIG. 1 depicts alongitudinal cross sectional view of 0029 Provisions are made on the cylindrical surface of the
a reduced reaction alternating current generator according to rotor 102 for the mounting of the first set magnets 104 and for
an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; the mounting of the second set of magnets 105 near each of
0018 FIG. 2 depicts an end cross sectional view of a the ends of the rotor 102. Provisions are also made for the
reduced reaction alternating current generator according to an mounting of the silicon steel pieces 107 on the rotor at posi
exemplary embodiment of the present invention; tions near the center of the rotor.
0019 FIG. 3 depicts a center cross sectional view of a 0030 The first set of magnets 104 and the second set of
reduced reaction alternating current generator according to an magnets 105 (not shown) are attached to the ends of the rotor
exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 102 cylinder using any conventionally method known to pro
0020 FIG. 4 depicts alongitudinal cross sectional view of vide for a secure and permanent bonding under normal oper
the flow of magnetic fields emanating from the first set of ating conditions. Each end of the rotor 102 contains one of the
magnets within a reduced reaction generator according to an first set of magnets 104 and one of the second set of magnets
exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 105, for a total of four magnets. The first set of magnets 104
0021 FIGS. 5 and 6 depict the interaction between the are oriented with their north poles facing the stator 103 and
magnetic flux originating from the north poles of the first set their south poles coupled to the rotor 102. The second set of
of magnets and the magnetic flux resulting from an induced magnets 105 (not shown) are oriented with their south poles
current in the conductor winding according to an exemplary facing the stator 103 and their north poles coupled to the rotor
embodiment of the present invention; 102. The magnets may be permanent magnets or electromag
0022 FIG.7 depicts alongitudinal cross sectional view of netS.
the flow of magnetic fields emanating from the second set of 0031. In an exemplary embodiment, the permanent mag
magnets within a reduced reaction generator accordance to an nets are Neodymium magnets with a maximum energy prod
exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and uct (BH) of 48 to 50 MGOe. Moreover, in another exem
0023 FIGS. 8 and 9 depict the interaction between the plary embodiment the electromagnets are radial pole and are
magnetic flux originating from the South poles of the second attached to the rotor in a manner generally known in the
set of magnets and the magnetic flux resulting from an industry.
induced current in the conductor winding according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 0032. The silicon steel pieces 107 are also attached to the
rotor 102 using any conventionally method known to provide
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION for a secure and permanent bonding under normal operating
conditions. There is a single silicon steel piece 107 corre
0024. The present invention relates to a reduced reaction sponding to each magnet of the first and second sets of mag
rotating alternating current generator providing improvement nets 104 attached to the rotor 102. Each silicon steel piece 107
in efficiency characteristics not currently available in stan is positioned in line with its corresponding magnet leaving a
dard alternating current generators. predefined distance 109 between silicon steel piece and its
0025 FIG. 1 depicts alongitudinal cross sectional view of corresponding magnet. Each silicon steel piece 107 is com
a reduced reaction alternating current generator according to prised of silicon steel which is a specialty steel tailored to
an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown have a small magnetic hysteresis area and high magnetic
by FIG. 1, the induction machine 100 comprises a shaft 101, permeability. A high magnetic permeability is defined as hav
a rotor 102, a stator 103, a first set of magnets 104, a second ing a magnetic Saturation level above 1.8 Teslas.
set of magnets 105 (not shown), a conductor winding 106 and 0033. In an exemplary embodiment, the first and second
silicon steel pieces 107. sets of magnets 104,105 and the silicon steel pieces 107 are
0026. The rotor 102 is a cylinder of high permeability each sized to have approximately the same Surface area and
magnetic material attached directly to the shaft 101 using any the distance 109 between silicon steel piece and a correspond
conventional known method that provides for a secure and ing magnet is no more than the length of the magnet in the
permanent bonding under normal operating conditions. The axial plane.
rotor 102 is sized to be fully encompassed within the stator
103 while the shaft 101 is sized to extend beyond at least one 0034. The rotor 102 and the attached magnets 104, 105
end of the Stator 103. and steel pieces 107 are each sized as to provide for an air-gap
0027. The shaft 101 is mounted within the stator 103 so as 108 of a predefined size between the outer surfaces of the
to allow the shaft 101 and the attached rotor 102 to rotate attached magnets 104, 105 and silicon steel pieces 107 and
freely within the stator 103 when the shaft 101 is driven by an the inner surface of the stator 103. The air gap is sized to
external drive source. The external drive source is coupled to provide for the free rotation of the rotor 102 and the attached
one end of the shaft 101 that extends beyond the stator 103. first and second sets of magnets 104,105 within the stator 103
The external drive source may be driven either at a variable as well as the efficient flow of magnetic flux into and out of the
speed orata synchronous speed. As such the drive source may stator 103 across the air-gap 108.
be an alternating current (AC) based source or a direct current 0035. In an exemplary embodiment, the air-gap 108 is
(DC) based source. The drive source may also be a non within a range of 3 mm to 10 mm.
electric based drive source Such as a hydro, wind or an inter 0036. The stator 103 is composed of longitudinally placed
nal combustion based source. The means of coupling the silicon steel laminates having grains oriented along the path
drive source to the shaft 101 will be dependent on the type of the magnetic flux that enters and exits the stator 103. The
drive source and any conventional know means appropriate to stator 103 also includes longitudinally oriented slots in which
the drive source type may be implemented. the conductor winding 106 is laid, the conductor winding 106
0028. In an exemplary embodiment, the shaft is two 30 positioned Such as to be cut through by the rotating magnetic
mm diameter 1018 steel, the rotor is 370 mm diameter 1018 flux originating from the first and second sets of magnets 104
steel and the stator has a 570 mm diameter. attached to the rotating motor 102.
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0037. In an exemplary embodiment, the stator is com flux 401 rotates with the rotor 102 relative to the Stator 103. As
prised of a magnetically inert material. Such as PVC piping, of this rotating magnetic flux 401 enters the static stator 103, it
Suitable strength to Support grain oriented Steel lamination cuts sideways across the conductor winding 106 embedded
sheets. within the stator 103 and induces a current within the con
0038. In an exemplary embodiment, the magnetic flux ductor winding 106.
emanating from the first and second magnets is approxi 0046) Within the stator 103, a portion of magnetic flux 402
mately 10,000 Gauss. is now trapped within the grain stampings within the stator
0039 FIG. 2 depicts an end cross sectional view of a 103 and flows longitudinally in an effort to return to a corre
reduced reaction alternating current generator according to an sponding south pole of the first set of magnets 104. This
exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown by portion of the magnetic flux 402 is now static relative to the
FIG. 2, the first set of magnets 104 with their north poles stator 103 and the embedded conductor winding 106. As
facing the stator 103 and their southpoles coupled to the rotor such, this portion of the magnetic flux 402 flows through and
102 are positioned at opposing in-line positions on one end of exits the stator 103 without any sideways movement relative
the rotor 102. to the embedded conductor winding 106 and therefore with
0040 Similarly, the second set of magnets 105 with their out inducing a current within the conductor winding 106.
southpoles facing the stator 103 and their north poles coupled 0047 Outside of the stator 103, a portion of the magnetic
to the rotor 102 are positioned at opposing in-line positions on flux 403 crosses the air gap 108 and reaches the surface of a
the same end of the rotor 102 at a ninety degree offset from the corresponding steel piece 107. The steel piece 107 focuses the
first set of magnets 104. An identical first set of magnets 104 magnetic flux 403 within the air gap 108 providing a more
and second set of magnets 105 are coupled to the other end of efficient and specifically designed path for the magnetic flux
the rotor 102 at similar positions. 403 to return to a corresponding first set of magnets 104. The
0041 FIG. 3 depicts a center cross sectional view of a magnetic flux 403 passes through the steel piece 107 and
reduced reaction alternating current generator according to an returns to a corresponding South pole of the first set of mag
exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown by nets 104 thereby closing the magnetic flux loop between
FIG. 3, a single silicon steel piece 107 is positioned longitu north and South poles of each magnet of the first set of mag
dinally in line with each magnet of the first and second sets of nets 104.
magnets 104, 105 (not shown). The position of each silicon 0048 FIGS. 5 and 6 depict the interaction between the
steel piece 107 provides for a predefined distance 108 magnetic flux originating from the north poles of the first set
between a silicon steel piece 107 and its corresponding mag of magnets and the magnetic flux resulting from an induced
net current in the conductor winding according to an exemplary
0042. In an exemplary embodiment, the distance between embodiment of the present invention. In both FIGS. 5 and 6.
a silicon Steel piece 107 and its corresponding magnetis equal the current 110 induced in the conductor winding 106 by the
to the longitudinal length of the magnet. clockwise rotation of the rotor 102 is shown coming out of the
0043 Referring again to FIG. 1, an electromagnetic force page. Moreover, in accordance with the application of the
(EMF) is created across the conductor winding 106 embed right hand rule, the magnetic flux 501 surrounding the con
ded within the stator 103 when the magnetic flux emanating ductor winding 106 as a result of the induced current 110 is
from the first set of magnets 104 and from the second set of shown as having a counter-clockwise rotation.
magnets 105 cut through the conductor winding 106 as the 0049. In FIG. 5, the magnetic flux originating from the
rotor 102 rotates. Looking in the direction of arrow C in FIG. first set of magnets is shown traversing the air gap in an
1, with the rotor 102 turning in a clockwise direction and the upward direction and interacting with the magnetic flux Sur
magnetic flux emanating in a vertically upward direction rounding the conductor winding. As shown by FIG. 5, the
from the north poles of the first set of magnets 104, the current magnetic field 401 originating from the first set of magnets
generated as a result of the induced electromagnetic force will 104 is strengthened on the right side of the conductor winding
travel from left to right 110 within the conductor winding 106. 106 due to the superimposition of the magnetic field 501
0044) The current direction is as per Lenz’s Law which induced in the conductor winding 106 in the same direction.
states when an electric current is induced in a conductor, the However, the magnetic field 401 origination from the first set
direction of the induced current is such that its magnetic effect of magnets 104 is weakened on the left side of the conductor
will oppose the action that gives rise to the induced current. winding 106 due to the superimposition of the magnetic field
As such, the direction of the induced current 110 results in a 501 induced in the conductor winding 106 in the opposite
torque such as to oppose the clockwise rotation of the rotor direction. As a result of this interaction, the net magnetic field
102. Specifically, looking in the direction of the arrow C in in the air-gap 108 over the surfaces of the first set of magnets
FIG. 1, the interaction between the counter-clockwise mag 104 results in the application of a counter-clockwise torque
netic field Surrounding the conductor as a result of the induced 502 to the rotor 102 which opposes the clockwise rotation of
electromagnetic force and the upward magnetic flux emanat the rotor 102. This is in accordance with Lenz’s Law and is
ing from the north poles first pair of magnets 104 will create confirmed by the right hand rule which shows that a conduc
a counter-clockwise torque opposing the clockwise rotation tor within an upward directed magnetic field and carrying a
of the rotor 102. current in the induced direction (coming out of the page) will
0045 FIG. 4 depicts alongitudinal cross sectional view of experience a counter-clockwise force.
the flow of magnetic fields emanating from the first set of 0050. In FIG. 6, the portion of the magnetic flux that is
magnets within a reduced reaction generator according to an routed back from the stator, downward across the air gap and
exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown by through a silicon Steel piece is shown interacting with the
FIG. 4, the magnetic flux 401 emanating from the north poles induced magnetic flux Surrounding the conductor winding.
of the first set of magnets 104 travels vertically upward, As shown by FIG. 6, the magnetic field 403 routed down
across the air gap 108 and into the stator 103 as the magnetic through the silicon steel piece 107 is strengthened on the left
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side of the conductor winding 106 due to the superimposition netic flux loop between the south and north poles of each
of the magnetic field 501 induced in the conductor winding magnet of the second set of magnets 105.
106 in the same direction. However, the magnetic field 403 is 0055 FIGS. 8 and 9 depict the interaction between the
weakened on the right side of the conductor winding 106 due magnetic flux originating from the South poles of the second
to the superimposition of the magnetic field 501 induced in set of magnets and the magnetic flux resulting from an
the conductor winding 106 in the opposite direction. As a induced current in the conductor winding according to an
result, on the surface of the silicon steel piece 107, the mag exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In both
netic field 403 develops a gradient from left to right thus FIGS. 8 and 9, the current 110 induced in the conductor
creating a clockwise torque 602 which Supports the clockwise winding 106 by the clockwise rotation of the rotor 102 is
rotation of the rotor 102. This is in accordance with Lenz’s shown as going into the page. Moreover, in accordance with
Law and is confirmed by the right hand rule which shows that the application of the right hand rule, the magnetic flux 801
a conductor winding 106 within a downward directed mag surrounding the conductor winding 106 as a result of the
netic field 403 and carrying a current 110 in the induced induced current 110 is shown as having a clockwise rotation.
direction (coming out of the page) will experience a clock 0056. In FIG. 8, the magnetic flux originating from the
wise force. second set of magnets is shown traversing the air gap in a
0051. Therefore, as a result of this configuration, the con downward direction and interacting the magnetic flux Sur
ductor winding 106 embedded within the stator 103 is cut at rounding the conductor winding. As shown by FIG. 8, the
two places by each magnetic flux originating from the north magnetic field 701 originating from the second set of magnets
pole of the first set of magnets 104. Specifically, a first time 105 is strengthened on the right side of the conductor winding
when the magnetic field 401 enters the stator 103 in an 106 due to the superimposition of the magnetic field 801
upward direction and a second time when the magnetic field induced in the conductor winding 106 in the same direction.
403 exits the stator 103 in a downward direction through a However, the magnetic field 701 originating from the second
silicon steel piece 107. The net effect is that the clockwise set of magnets 105 is weakened on the left side of the con
torque generated by the magnetic field 403 rerouted through ductor winding 106 due to the Superimposition of the mag
the silicon steel pieces 107 partially cancels the counter netic fields 801 induced in the conductor winding 106 in the
clockwise torque generated by the magnetic field 401 origi opposite direction. As a result of this interaction, the net
nating from the north poles of the first set of magnets 104. magnetic field in the air-gap over the Surfaces of the second
This results in a partial nullification of the back torque reac set of magnets 105 results in the application of a counter
tion caused by the effect of Lenz’s Law reaction and results in clockwise torque 802 to the rotor 102 which opposes the
a corresponding increase in the efficiency of the machine clockwise rotation of the rotor 102. This is inaccordance with
because the external drive source has to Supply less torque to Lenz’s Law and is confirmed by the right hand rule which
overcome the reduced reaction of the machine. shows that a conductor within a downward directed magnetic
0052 FIG.7 depicts alongitudinal cross sectional view of field and carrying a current in the induced direction (going
the flow of magnetic fields emanating from the second set of into the page) will experience a counter-clockwise force.
magnets within a reduced reaction generator according to an 0057. In FIG.9, the portion of the magnetic flux originally
exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown by routed through the steel pieces 107, across the air gap 108 and
FIG. 7, the magnetic flux 701 flowing into the south pole of into the stator is shown interacting with the induced magnetic
the second set of the magnets 105 travels vertically downward flux surrounding the conductor winding. As shown by FIG.9.
from within the stator 103 and across the air gap 108 as the the magnetic field 703 routed upwardly through a steel piece
magnetic flux 701 rotates with the rotor 102 relative to the 107 and across the air gap 108 is strengthened on the left side
stator 103. As this rotating magnetic flux 701 exits the static of the conductor winding 106 due to the superimposition of
stator 103, it cuts sideways across the conductor winding 106 the magnetic field 801 induced in the conductor winding 106
embedded within the stator 103 and induces a current within in the same direction. However, the magnetic field 703 is
that conductor winding 106. weakened on the right side of the conductor winding 106 due
to the superimposition of the magnetic field 801 induced in
0053. Within the stator 103, a portion of the magnetic flux the conductor winding 106 in the opposite direction. As a
702 flows longitudinally along the grain stampings within the result, on the surface of the silicon steel piece 107, the mag
stator 103 from a position where the magnetic flux 702 enters netic field 703 develops a gradient from left to right thus
the stator 103. This portion of the magnetic flux 702 is static creating a clockwise torque 902 which supports the clockwise
relative to the stator 103 and to the conductor winding 106 rotation of the rotor 102. This is in accordance with Lenz’s
embedded within the stator 103. As such, this portion of the law and is confirmed by the right hand rule which shows that
magnetic flux 702 enters and flows through the stator 103 a conductor winding 106 within an upward directed magnetic
without any sideways movement relative to the embedded field 703 and carrying a current 110 in the induced direction
conductor winding 106 and, therefore, without inducing a (going into the page) will experience a clockwise force.
current within the conductor winding 106. 0058. Therefore, as a result of this configuration and as
0054 Outside of the stator 103, a portion of the magnetic described above for the first set of magnets, the conductor
flux 703 flows from a north pole of the second set of magnets embedded within the stator is cut at two places by each
105, through a corresponding silicon steel piece 107, upward magnetic field terminating at the South pole of the second set
across the air gap 108 and into the stator 103. The silicon steel of magnets. Specifically, a first time when the magnetic field
piece 107 focuses the magnetic flux 703 within the air gap 108 701 exits the stator 103 in a downward direction and a second
providing a more efficient and specifically designed path for time when the magnetic field 703 enters the stator 103 in an
the magnetic flux 703 originating from a corresponding sec upward direction through a silicon steel piece 107. The net
ond set of magnets 105. The magnetic flux 703 exists the steel effect is that the clockwise torque generated by the magnetic
piece 107 and enters the stator 103 thereby closing the mag field 703 rerouted through the silicon steel pieces 107 par
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tially cancels the counter-clockwise torque generated by the 2. The reduced reaction alternating current generator of
magnetic field 701 terminating at the south pole of the second claim 1, wherein each silicon steel piece is positioned relative
set of magnets 105. This results in a partial nullification of the to a corresponding magnet to create magnetic circuit through
back torque reaction caused by the effect of Lenz’s Law the silicon steel piece and the corresponding magnet such that
reaction and results in a corresponding increase in the effi the magnetic flux emanating from each magnet is guided in
ciency of the machine because the external drive source has to one direction into the stator and then guided in an opposite
Supply less torque to overcome the reduced reaction of the direction out of the stator.
machine. 3. The reduced reaction alternating current generator of
What is claimed: claim 1, wherein the silicon steel pieces are sized to have
1. A reduced reaction alternating current generator, com approximately the same Surface area as the corresponding
prising: magnets.
a hollow stator core having an axis comprised of longitu 4. The reduced reaction alternating current generator of
dinally positioned sheets laminated with a high perme claim 1, wherein the silicon Steel pieces are positioned to
ability magnetic material, the laminated sheets includ provide for a gap between a silicon Steel piece and a corre
ing longitudinally embedded slots in which a conductor sponding magnet, the gap being approximately equal to the
winding is laid parallel to the axis; longitudinal length of the corresponding magnet.
a cylindrical rotor concentric with and positioned inside 5. The reduced reaction alternating current generator of
the hollow stator core comprised of a high permeability claim 1, wherein the first set of magnets and the second set of
magnetic material; magnets are permanent magnets.
a shaft coupled to the rotor and driven by an external source 6. The reduced reaction alternating current generator of
so as to freely rotate the rotor relative to the hollow stator claim 5, wherein the permanent magnets can be Neodymium,
core; Samarian Cobalt or Ceramic.
a first set of magnets in which the South pole of each 7. The reduced reaction alternating current generator of
magnet is coupled to the Surface to the rotor and the claim 1, wherein the first set of magnets and the second set of
north pole of each magnet is facing the inner Surface of magnets are electromagnets.
the hollow stator core; 8. The reduced reaction alternating current generator of
a second set of magnets in which the north pole of each claim 1, wherein the electromagnets are comprised of steel
magnet is coupled to the Surface of the rotor and the alloy having a high flux density of Saturation.
South pole of each magnet is facing the inner Surface of 9. The reduced reaction alternating current generator of
the hollow stator core; and claim 1, wherein the high permeability magnetic laminations
a set of silicon steel pieces coupled to the outer surface of
the rotor comprised of individual silicon steel pieces which make up the stator are made from grain oriented elec
positioned adjacent to and longitudinally in line with trical steel, the grains oriented as to facilitate the flow of
each individual magnet within the first set of magnets magnetic flux between a magnet and a corresponding silicon
and each individual magnet within the second set of steel piece.
magnets.