摘要 |
The invention provides an energy recovery device comprising a drive mechanism configured with a transmission system; a SMA engine comprising a length of SMA material fixed at a first end and connected at a second end to the drive mechanism; an immersion chamber adapted for housing the SMA engine and adapted to be sequentially filled with fluid to allow heating and/or cooling of the SMA engine; and an output transmission for coupling to and being driven by a gear based or hydraulic based transmission system. |