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A. Silvestrov, D. Zimenkov, L. Spinul, V. Svyatnenko, 2022
Системні дослідження та інформаційні технології, 2022, № 2 137
UDC 537.1.538
DOI: 10.20535/SRIT.2308-8893.2022.2.11
AN EXPLANATION OF THE J. HUBER EFFECT, WHICH DOES
NOT CONTRADICT THE LAWS OF PHYSICS
AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
A. SILVESTROV, D. ZIMENKOV, L. SPINUL, V. SVYATNENKO
Abstract.. An explanation of any physical phenomenon is essential, both theoreti-
cally and practically. The phenomenon discovered by the Austrian engineer J.
Huber, the so-called “Huber effect,” posits that if an electric current passes through
an already moving wheelset of wheels of a railroad train from one rail of a railway
to another, an additional accelerating mechanical force arises in the direction of
travel. From 1951 to the present, scientists have tried to explain and utilize this ef-
fect. A brief overview of these explanations and their contradictions in theory and
experiment is given. However, they have become important for finding an explana-
tion that does not contradict the laws of classical electrodynamics and experimental
data.
Keywords: Huber effect, Kosyrev–Milroy engine, Biot–Savart–Laplace law, sys-
temic approach, electricity flow, super-capacitor, ferromagnetism
INTRODUCTION
In 1951, the Austrian engineer J. Huber discovered the following physical phe-
nomenon: if during the existing movement at speed V of a railroad train or
a separate pair of wheels (Fig. 1) one connects a source 4 of voltage sU to the
rails, then, under the action of current I passing from one rail to another 3 through
the wheels 2 and the axle, an additional force F is created, which increases the
speed of rectilinear motion V or that of rotational motion of the wheels. This
effect was used at the railway sorting station. The same phenomenon was
observed in a bearing pair (Fig. 2) by Kosyrev–Milroy [1]. Here, instead of
wheels and rails, there were balls and bearing clips.
The ambiguity of the effect and the low efficiency of the Kosyrev–Milroy
engine required scientists to further study to explain the Huber effect and identify
areas for its effective use.
Us
1
2
3
4
Fig. 1. Wheelset
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1
2
3
4
нU
Fig. 2. Kosyrev–Milroy electric motor: 1, 3 — clips; 2 — ball; 4 — shaft; нU — source
voltage
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE EFFORTS TO EXPLAIN THE HUBER’S EFFECT
It was considered [2, 3] that the interaction of electric currents in accordance to
Ampere’s law in the wheel and rail, which are positioned at an acute angle due to
motion, creates a torque (Fig. 3). However, in the second wheel of the wheel set
or on the opposite side of the bearing ball, it will be of the opposite direction.
Nonetheless, the curvature of current 2I trajectories was further developed
in our studies.
It was also believed [3] that the torque arises from sparking on the falling
side of the contact.
Indeed, when the bearing was placed in a vacuum chamber [4], after a while
the movement stopped. But, as we found out (and confirmed by experiment), this
was due to the significant heating of the balls without heat dissipation in vacuum,
and, as a result, the mechanical jamming of the almost non-existent clearance
between the ball and the clip. In 1973, the author of [4] claimed that the spark is
the cause, and in 1982, already points [5] to the negative impact of the spark.
Thermodynamic explanation [6] of motion caused by thermal deformation
contradicts the thermal inertia of bearing bodies. Some studies [7] suggest propo-
sitions that generally contradict the laws of physics. Additional ambiguities were
introduced by [8, 9], where the J. Huber effect is conflated with an unexplained
effect of J. Searle (“flying saucers”) and “non-physical” laws [7] of G. Nikolaev,
2I
1I
M
F
2I
1I
M
F
2I
Fig. 3. Kuzmin–Shpatenko’s oversight
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in which the directions of current I and magnetic flux coincide. This is possi-
ble only for the longitudinal along the shaft axis current component I through the
cross-section of the shaft rotating with frequency (Fig. 4).
нU
Fig. 4. The trajectory of “streams” of electrons in a rotating shaft
MULTI-STEP PROCESS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM EXPLAINING THE
J. HUBER’S EFFECT
Thus, on the basis of the analysis of efforts to explain the effect rather simplisti-
cally (in one step), one should find an explanation for it through a multi-step
truth-oriented algorithm, preserving the results that do not contradict the laws of
physics, as well as finding new course of search.
In mathematics, this resembles the search for the extremum of a function in a
multidimensional space of constrained variables [10].
Step 1. Analysis within the statics of the contact zone of the wheel and rail,
or balls and clips.
As a rule, in any electric contact, one, first and foremost, points out its active
resistance кR . However, the contact is not a point or a line: it has a finite area
кS , an extremely small clearance δ with dielectric conductivity ε . And, as a re-
sult, it is determined by the final electrical resistance кR and capacitance кC .
The power supply circuit additionally has a resistance R and an inductance L
(Fig. 5).
R
кR
кC
L
Fig. 5. Current circuit replacement scheme in the contact zone
Resistance R is much lower than кR . Therefore, in a pair of wheels, almost
half кU of the voltage of the source sU falls on the contact, creating a current I
in the resistance кR , and a charge кq on the capacitance кC . For example [10],
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for the contact of the wheel and the rail of the railroad car capacity of
FCк μ)03,002,0( , the charge of кq at voltage of VUк 10 is
C610)3,02,0( . This is posited for a clearance of one micron. But in the cen-
tral zone of contact of the polished surfaces of a wheel and a rail under a force of
pressure under car’s weight the clearance δ can be even smaller (effect of the
super-capacitor).
Therefore, at the first step, an important result of the study is the opening of
the contact capacitance кC .
Step 2. Analysis of electricity flow through a moving contact.
Let us present the flow of electricity I as a sum of the currents кк Sj of
each kth tube:
кк SjI ,
where кj is the density, and кS is the cross-sectional area of the kth tube .
If a wheel (or a ball) rotates with frequency and speed 0V , then to the left of
the contact will be the area whose clearance δ decreases, and to the right — in-
creases (Fig. 6).
α
δ
0V
x x
кj
к кI j S
δ
α
Fig. 6. Asymmetric distribution of density кj of current I
Then, taking into account the active inductive nature of the power supply
circuit (Fig. 5), the current through the clearance on the left will increase expo-
nentially [11].
]1[)(
0 )(
t
к
d
кук eItI ,
where куI is the default value,
)0(к
к
к R
L
is the time constant; to the right —
decreasing exponentially
t
к
d
кук eItI
0 )()( .
The greater the 0V or , the fewer current tubes there is to the left (lesser
time t the current does not reach куI ). Next, in the area of mechanical contact a
current куI is set, which will decrease exponentially to the right of the contact,
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creating sparks due to EMF of self-induction of
dt
dIк
к . As a result, the flow
q of electricity I shifts, as V increases to the right.
Step 3. Bilateral action of the Biot–Savart–Laplace law.
The product of the voltage кU and the capacitor кC is the charge кq . Dur-
ing movement, the charge кq moves in the body of the wheel and rail at a speed
V equal to the angular velocity times the radius кr of the wheel.
Then, according to Biot–Savart–Laplace law, (if we apply the product of кq
and V as the product of the conditional current кI and the path component x ,
where x equals to the product of V and the time component t of time t) we
obtain the magnetic field of induction B at the point M (Fig.7):
r
xI
B
у βsin
π4
μ0
.
x
0r
dB
M
r
β
yI dl
r
M
0r
dB
β
Fig. 7. Biot–Savart–Laplace law
Due to the ferromagnetism of the wheel and rail bodies (ball and clip), the
magnetic field is amplified and, according to the property of minimizing the loss
of magnetic energy MW [11] in the air clearance, creates a force MP derived from
MW along δ , which reduces the clearance δ .
The Biot–Savart–Laplace law has a bilateral effect (Fig. 1), and, with the
movement of the wheel (the ball) and the presence of at least inductance of L in
the supply circuit, the flow of electricity I will shift towards the falling part of
the contact zone, forming sparks. This leads to the arm of force MP and the
torque on the falling side increase as the speed goes up, and slowing down of the
movement.
Therefore, as the current I passes through the moving contact, the initial
movement speed 0V should not increase, but instead decrease until complete ces-
sation of movement.
This was observed in the bearing pair at low currents I , or at a minor mo-
ment of inertia of the flywheel on the shaft of the Kosyrev–Milroy engine.
Step 4. Transition from instantaneous values of moments to pulses of me-
chanical energy.
Given the specifics of the electrodynamics of moving bodies [12] with time-
varying parameters (clearance δ to the left over time t decreases, to the right
— increases), it is not difficult to show that the momentum of the energy of mo-
tion over time t , taking into account the influence of the dynamic moment from
the mass or moment of inertia of the moving bodies of the system will be greater
than the braking to the time at which the displacement of electricity flows in the
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direction of the falling part of the contact, is set at the appropriate speed V balance.
In this case, the greater the dynamic moment of inertia, the greater the speed.
CONCLUSION
This explanation is fully consistent with the laws of electrodynamics and the re-
sults of experimental studies of the Huber effect.
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Received 27.01.2022
INFORMATION ON THE ARTICLE
Anton M. Silvestrov, ORCID: 0000-0002-2511-5029, National Technical University of Ukraine
“Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Ukraine, e-mail: silvestrovanton@gmail.com
Dmytro K. Zimenkov, ORCID: 0000-0002-1345-3637, National Technical University of
Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Ukraine, e-mail: zimenkovdk@ukr.net
Liudmyla Yu. Spinul, ORCID: 0000-0002-4234-6072, National Technical University of
Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Ukraine, e-mail: spinul20@gmail.com
Vadym A. Svyatnenko, ORCID: 0000-0002-0518-1045, National Technical University of
Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Ukraine, e-mail: vadiksv@gmail.com
ПОЯСНЕННЯ ЕФЕКТУ ГУБЕРА, ЯКЕ НЕ СУПЕРЕЧИТЬ ЗАКОНАМ ФІЗИКИ Й
ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНИМ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯМ / А.М. Сильвестров, Д.К. Зіменков,
Л.Ю. Спінул, В.А. Святненко
Анотація. Пояснення того чи іншого фізичного явища конче важливе як у те-
оретичному, так і в практичному аспекті. Виявлене австрійським інженером
Ж. Губером явище, так званий «ефект Губера», полягало в тому, що якщо від
рейки до рейки залізничної колії через уже рухому колісну пару коліс залізнич-
ного потяга пропускати електричний струм, то виникає додаткова механічна
сила в напрямку руху, яка збільшує швидкість. Із 1951 р. і дотепер учені багато
разів намагались пояснити і використати цей ефект. Наведено короткий огляд
цих пояснень та їх суперечностей теорії та експерименту, однак вони стали
важливими для відшукання пояснення, яке не суперечить законам класичної
електродинаміки й експериментальним даним.
Ключові слова: ефект Губера, двигун Косирєва–Мілроя, закон Біо–Савара–
Лапласа, системний підхід, потік електрики, надконденсатор, феромагнетизм.
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| spelling | journaliasakpiua-article-2509962022-10-17T22:12:39Z An explanation of the J. Huber effect, which does not contradict the laws of physics and experimental research Пояснення ефекту Губера, яке не суперечить законам фізики й експериментальним дослідженням Silvestrov, Anton Zimenkov, Dmytro Spinul, Liudmyla Svyatnenko, Vadym ефект Губера двигун Косирєва–Мілроя закон Біо–Савара–Лапласа системний підхід потік електрики надконденсатор феромагнетизм Huber effect Kosyrev–Milroy engine Biot–Savart–Laplace law systemic approach electricity flow super-capacitor ferromagnetism An explanation of any physical phenomenon is essential, both theoretically and practically. The phenomenon discovered by the Austrian engineer J. Huber, the so-called “Huber effect,” posits that if an electric current passes through an already moving wheelset of wheels of a railroad train from one rail of a railway to another, an additional accelerating mechanical force arises in the direction of travel. From 1951 to the present, scientists have tried to explain and utilize this effect. A brief overview of these explanations and their contradictions in theory and experiment is given. However, they have become important for finding an explanation that does not contradict the laws of classical electrodynamics and experimental data. Пояснення того чи іншого фізичного явища конче важливе як у теоретичному, так і в практичному аспекті. Виявлене австрійським інженером Ж. Губером явище, так званий "ефект Губера", полягало в тому, що якщо від рейки до рейки залізничної колії через уже рухому колісну пару коліс залізничного потяга пропускати електричний струм, то виникає додаткова механічна сила в напрямку руху, яка збільшує швидкість. Із 1951 р. і дотепер учені багато разів намагались пояснити і використати цей ефект. Наведено короткий огляд цих пояснень та їх суперечностей теорії та експерименту, однак вони стали важливими для відшукання пояснення, яке не суперечить законам класичної електродинаміки й експериментальним даним. The National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" 2022-08-30 Article Article application/pdf https://journal.iasa.kpi.ua/article/view/250996 10.20535/SRIT.2308-8893.2022.2.11 System research and information technologies; No. 2 (2022); 137-142 Системные исследования и информационные технологии; № 2 (2022); 137-142 Системні дослідження та інформаційні технології; № 2 (2022); 137-142 2308-8893 1681-6048 en https://journal.iasa.kpi.ua/article/view/250996/261722 |
| spellingShingle | ефект Губера двигун Косирєва–Мілроя закон Біо–Савара–Лапласа системний підхід потік електрики надконденсатор феромагнетизм Silvestrov, Anton Zimenkov, Dmytro Spinul, Liudmyla Svyatnenko, Vadym Пояснення ефекту Губера, яке не суперечить законам фізики й експериментальним дослідженням |
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| title_alt | An explanation of the J. Huber effect, which does not contradict the laws of physics and experimental research |
| title_full | Пояснення ефекту Губера, яке не суперечить законам фізики й експериментальним дослідженням |
| title_fullStr | Пояснення ефекту Губера, яке не суперечить законам фізики й експериментальним дослідженням |
| title_full_unstemmed | Пояснення ефекту Губера, яке не суперечить законам фізики й експериментальним дослідженням |
| title_short | Пояснення ефекту Губера, яке не суперечить законам фізики й експериментальним дослідженням |
| title_sort | пояснення ефекту губера, яке не суперечить законам фізики й експериментальним дослідженням |
| topic | ефект Губера двигун Косирєва–Мілроя закон Біо–Савара–Лапласа системний підхід потік електрики надконденсатор феромагнетизм |
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