Power Production by Gravitomagnetic Effect on a Rotating Mass

Abstract

In this work, we investigate the possibility of extracting electrical energy from a motor–generator system in which a permanent-magnet alternator is driven by an electric motor. A theoretical model is discussed that links the gravitomagnetic effect to electromagnetic interactions between the rotor and the stator (with reference to an extended Heim formulation). The experimental setup includes a hybrid inverter, motor, alternator, an AC/DC converter, and four power meters placed at distinct points in the circuit. The results indicate that the additional electrical power produced by the alternator is comparable to the generator’s rated power and that, in the absence of additional loads, the motor’s absorbed power was measured to exceed the power drawn from the grid, suggesting an unaccounted energy contribution within the adopted measurement configuration.