Piezoelectric Quartz with Pressurized Mercury Vortex

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of using a piezoelectric quartz crystal in conjunction with pressurized mercury to generate a constant vortex and electricity. The proposal involves placing a quartz crystal at the bottom of a sealed cylinder vial, partially submerged in mercury, to harness the mechanical pressure from the mercury to induce a piezoelectric effect. Participants noted that while the concept could theoretically generate electricity, the fluctuating pressure from the moving mercury would complicate the process, and the need for an initial electromagnetic force (EMF) to initiate the vortex was highlighted. The conversation also emphasized that the topic skirts the boundaries of perpetual motion, which is not permitted in the forum.

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  • Understanding of piezoelectric materials and their properties
  • Knowledge of fluid dynamics, particularly regarding vortex formation
  • Familiarity with electromagnetic force (EMF) principles
  • Basic concepts of pressure systems and their effects on materials
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  • Research the properties and voltage/current outputs of piezoelectric quartz crystals
  • Explore the principles of fluid dynamics related to vortex formation in liquids
  • Investigate methods for generating and sustaining electromagnetic force (EMF)
  • Study the effects of pressure fluctuations on piezoelectric materials
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Researchers, engineers, and hobbyists interested in piezoelectric applications, fluid dynamics, and energy generation systems will benefit from this discussion.

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I am curious if it would be possible to put a quartz crystal at the bottom of strong cylinder vial with half the crystal hanging out the bottom (but sealed) and have mercury on top of it and then pressurized if it would create a constant vortex? If the mechanical force of the pressure from the mercury causes a piezoelectric effect on the crystal, would it rotate the mercury and continue to create electricity from the crystal? I am not sure voltage/current outputs of the crystal or requirements for the mercury vortex so just use best case scenario.

I don't think this would be considered constant pressure if the mercury was constantly moving. I'm sure it would create fluctuations in the pressure so in theory I think it would continue to create electricity. The mercury might need to be jump started with an emf of some sort, but I'm curious what other's thoughts are on this. Thanks
 
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