CPC H02N 1/006 (2013.01) [H02N 1/002 (2013.01); H02N 1/004 (2013.01); H02N 2/12 (2013.01)] | 47 Claims |
1. An electrostatic machine comprising:
a plurality of stator plates, each comprising a stator electrode, and rotationally fixed to a housing;
a shaft at least partially defined within the housing and configured to rotate about an axis;
a plurality of rotor plates, each comprising a rotor electrode, and rotationally fixed to the shaft;
a dielectric fluid disposed in the housing, and that fills a gap between the plurality of stator plates and the plurality of rotor plates;
at least one seal associated with the shaft; and
wherein the at least one seal comprises a material compatible with the dielectric fluid at an operating temperature of the electrostatic machine.
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