Intermediate Level

Technical Overview of Inductive Pulse Charging

Understanding the mechanisms, measurements, and methodology behind energy gain systems

Understanding Coefficient of Performance (CoP)

The Coefficient of Performance is the key metric used to measure energy efficiency in these systems.

CoP = Energy Out ÷ Energy In

CoP = 1.0: Break-even (100% efficiency)

CoP < 1.0: Energy loss (normal for most systems)

CoP > 1.0: Energy gain (what Perry achieved!)

Lead-Acid Results

Battery Type: 80Ah AGM

CoP Range: 1.5 to 2.6

Net System CoP: ≈ 1.0 (after losses)

Accounting for 15-30% pulse generator inefficiency

Lithium Iron Phosphate Results

Battery Type: 18Ah LFP

CoP Range: 6 to 12

Net System CoP: 1.2 to 2.4

Even with ≈20% pulse generator efficiency

System Components and Operation

An inductive pulse charging system consists of several key components working together:

1Pulse Generator

Creates rapid on/off switching of current through an inductor coil. This can be achieved through mechanical rotors or solid-state transistor circuits.

2Induction Coil

When current is suddenly interrupted in the coil, it generates a high-voltage "flyback" pulse due to the collapsing magnetic field. This is based on Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.

3Rectification Circuit

Diodes ensure the high-voltage pulses flow in only one direction toward the battery, preventing reverse current flow.

4Battery Under Charge

The target battery receives the high-voltage pulses, which interact with the battery chemistry in ways that differ from conventional DC charging.

Peak Response Frequency

One of Perry's key discoveries is that each battery has an optimal peak response frequencyat which energy gains are maximized.

Typical Frequency Ranges:

  • Lead-Acid batteries: Often around 1-5 kHz
  • Lithium batteries: Can vary widely, 500 Hz to 10+ kHz
  • Individual variation: Each specific battery may have its unique optimal frequency

How Energy Gains Are Measured

Perry uses rigorous scientific methodology to measure energy gains:

1

Baseline Measurement

Measure the battery's energy content before pulse charging using controlled discharge testing

2

Input Energy Measurement

Carefully measure all energy going into the pulse charging system (voltage × current × time)

3

Pulse Charging Period

Apply inductive pulses to the battery at the optimal frequency for a defined period

4

Output Energy Measurement

Discharge the battery completely under controlled conditions and measure total energy extracted

5

Calculate CoP

Compare (Energy Out - Baseline) / Energy In to determine Coefficient of Performance

Additional Benefits of Pulse Charging

Even beyond the energy gains, inductive pulse charging provides several practical benefits:

Sulfation Reversal

High-voltage pulses can break down lead sulfate crystals in lead-acid batteries, restoring capacity to old or damaged batteries

Extended Cycle Life

Batteries charged with pulses can survive more charge/discharge cycles than conventionally charged batteries

Reduced Internal Resistance

Pulse charging can lower a battery's internal resistance, improving its overall performance

Improved Charge Acceptance

Batteries become more receptive to accepting charge, reducing charging time

Theoretical Framework: Extended Electrodynamics

Understanding the "why" behind the energy gains

The energy gains observed challenge conventional closed-system thermodynamics. Researchers propose Extended Electrodynamic Theory (EED) as a framework:

Scalar-Longitudinal Waves

Different from standard transverse electromagnetic waves; these travel along the direction of propagation and may interact with matter differently

Divergent Vector Potentials

Mathematical descriptions of electromagnetic fields that may represent real energy flow not captured by conventional measurements

Environmental Energy Coupling

The system may be "open" in ways we don't fully understand, allowing energy exchange with the local electromagnetic environment or vacuum fluctuations