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Thermal-To-Electric Converter With Greater Power DensityProposed design for alkali-metal thermal-to-electric converter (AMTEC) incorporates refinements to increase power density and reduce input temperature below typical prior design. Converter has compact, planar configuration. Cells stacked densely with remote condenser for thermal efficiency and high power density. Either liquid- or vapor-fed cells utilized. Heat fed-in at lower temperature.
Document ID
19920000317
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Williams, Roger M. (Caltech)
Suitor, Jerry W. (Caltech)
Jeffries-Nakamura, Barbara (Caltech)
Underwood, Mark L. (Caltech)
Ryan, Margaret A. (Caltech)
O'Connor, Dennis (Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-18197
Accession Number
92B10317
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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