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Title:	Magnetic augmented rotation system (MARS ) - properties and performance
Author:	Liu, Ruolei
View Online:	njit-etd2016-054 (xiv, 77 pages ~ 18.4 MB pdf)
Department:	Committee for the Interdisciplinary Program in Materials Science and Engineering
Degree:	Master of Science
Program:	Materials Science and Engineering
Document Type:	Thesis
Advisory Committee:	Ravindra, N. M. (Committee chair) Jaffe, Michael (Committee member) Lee, Eon Soo (Committee member)
Date:	2016-05
Keywords:	Energy conversion Magnetic coupling
Availability:	Unrestricted
Abstract:	Magnetic Augmented Rotation System (MARS) is proposed as a system for conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy. It works on the principle of magnetic coupling. Because it is contactless, compared with traditional gears, it increases the transfer efficiency from a driver to a rotor; reduces noise, requires no lubrication and has low maintenance cost. In order to assess the performance of MARS, a charging system based on MARS is implemented. This system includes rechargeable batteries in the range of 6 volts to 12 volts, a load in the form of a light bulb, a voltage transformer, and digital multimeter to monitor current/voltage in real-time. Additionally, infrared imaging is utilized during charging the rechargeable battery to monitor changes in temperature.