The Atmospheric Energy Harvesting analysis encompasses energy collection from the atmosphere (A), energy storage (B), and energy utilization (C). According to the Compensation Axiom, if one of these elements is negative or missing, it will impact the overall functionality of the system.
A. Structural Analysis: Using the Stabilization Triad, the process of atmospheric energy harvesting consists of the stages of energy capture (A1), energy storage (B1), and energy utilization (C1). The Counterbalance Triad provides insight about how inhibitions or failures in any stage can negatively impact the other stages due to their inherent interconnections.
A1: Energy Capture: This involves harnessing energy that is naturally present in the atmosphere, such as static charges or other forms of energy. The success of this step depends on the variables such as efficiency of the harvesting technology, climatic conditions, and location.
B1: Energy Storage: The captured energy needs to be stored appropriately for future use. The efficiency of energy storage depends on the capacity of the storage system, transfer rate, and minimization of energy loss during the process.
C1: Energy Utilization: The utilization of the stored energy is the end goal of the harvesting process. This stage depends on factors such as the efficiency of energy conversion, the demand and supply dynamics, and the ability of the load to accept and utilize this energy.
B. Functional Analysis: The Causal Triad highlights the forward dependencies of the stages of energy capture (A2), energy storage (B2), and energy utilization (C2) within the system.
A2: Energy Capture: The initial step of capturing energy initiates the entire process. Disruptions in this stage, like difficulty capturing energy due to absence of static charge or issues with the harvesting technology, drastically impact the following stages.
B2: Energy Storage: This stage is critically dependent on the successful capture of energy. Inefficiencies in energy storage, like energy loss or limited storage capacity, can significantly hamper the eventual utilization of energy.
C2: Energy Utilization: Ultimately, the stored energy has to be used efficiently to achieve the goal of atmospheric energy harvesting. Interruptions in this process, whether caused by equipment malfunction or a lack of demand for the energy, can undermine the value of the entire process.
C. Potential Analysis: In the Discontinuity Layer, the nonlinear dependencies of the atmospheric energy capture technology (A3), energy storage system (B3), and energy distribution network (C3) are scrutinized.
A3: Energy Capture Technology: Even with advanced energy capture technology in place, successful atmospheric energy harvesting doesn't directly translate into successful energy storage and usage, due to potential issues such as inefficiencies in the storage system and fluctuations in energy demand.
B3: Energy Storage System: Despite having an efficient storage system, the successful utilization of energy depends upon several factors, including equipment efficiency, energy conversion rates, and market demand.
C3: Energy Distribution Network: The most effective distribution network can be hampered by inefficiencies or disruptions in energy capture and storage stages, demonstrating these stages aren't linearly dependent on each other.