15 x 30-inch motor prototype is expected to produce 600 HP and 5,000 VAC

In summary, the conversation discusses the feasibility of TWM's 15 x 30-inch motor prototype, which is expected to produce 600 HP and 5,000 VAC, enough to power two pickup trucks. The patent attached (link) is for a superconducting design, which can generate high amounts of mechanical work in small packages. The speaker also mentions their efforts to install a 12' stirling dish that could supply 80% of energy needs for multiple households, but some neighbors are hesitant due to architectural committee approval.
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TWM's 15 x 30-inch motor prototype is expected to produce 600 HP and 5,000 VAC -- enough to power a pickup truck. Is this claim really possible? I am not an electrical engineer. Please check the patent attached(link) here.
US20080143206 http://ip.com/patapp/US20080143206.
 
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I have no idea if it's feasible..but note it's a SUPERCONDUCTING design not a conventional room temperature electric motor...
 
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Thats actually enough to power two pickup trucks. But yes, I think its feasible. I've seen some nitrogen cooled superconductive machines before that can generate ridiculous amounts of mechanical work in very small packages.
 
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Well, and, I've been trying to get my folks and their 4 neighbors to allow the installation of a 12' stirling dish that would supply 80% of their year-round electrical energy needs at a 4.5-year break-even point, but not for just one house-hold. For three.

They don't get it! Half of them are well-versed in the sciences, but even still, they're not willing to get involved. Some claim, "I don't think our architectural committe would approve," to which I would respond, PHOOEY! We're well beyond the point of where doing what's right is based on whether or not something "looks good."

And stirling dishes look good, at least the same as the dishes still sitting in their yards from 20 years ago.
 

1. What is the purpose of the 15 x 30-inch motor prototype?

The purpose of the 15 x 30-inch motor prototype is to test and demonstrate the capabilities of a new motor design that is expected to produce 600 horsepower and operate at 5,000 VAC.

2. How does the motor prototype produce 600 horsepower?

The motor prototype utilizes advanced engineering techniques and materials to optimize its performance and generate 600 horsepower. This includes the use of high-quality components, precise design specifications, and efficient power delivery systems.

3. What is the significance of the 5,000 VAC operating voltage?

The 5,000 VAC operating voltage is significant because it allows the motor prototype to deliver a high amount of power while maintaining a compact size. This voltage also allows for efficient power transfer and reduces energy losses.

4. What are the potential applications of the motor prototype?

The motor prototype can be used in a variety of applications that require high power and efficient operation. This can include electric vehicles, industrial machinery, and power generation systems.

5. What are the expected benefits of the motor prototype?

The motor prototype is expected to have several benefits, including improved efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and increased power output. It may also lead to advancements in motor technology and pave the way for more sustainable and energy-efficient systems in the future.

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