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Thermoradiative Arrays: A New Technology for Conversion of Heat into Electrical PowerThe thermoradiative cell is a recently developed solid-state device for generating electrical power from heat energy. Thermoradiative arrays could be used as the conversion technology for production of electrical power from thermal sources such as nuclear reactors or radioisotope heat sources in space. The technology has the potential for efficient conversion compared to existing technologies used for space, but as yet is in a low state of development, with considerable work to be done. A roadmap of key research needs is given.
Document ID
20220003553
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Geoffrey A. Landis (Glenn Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
February 28, 2022
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2022)
Location: Cleveland, OH
Country: US
Start Date: May 8, 2022
End Date: May 12, 2022
Sponsors: Universities Space Research Association, Maxar Technologies (United States), Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (United States), University of Tennessee at Knoxville, American Nuclear Society, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Millenitek, LLC, X Energy, BWX Technologies, Inc.
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 295670.01.22.22.19
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Technical Review
Single Expert
Keywords
heat into electrical power
thermoradiative cell
photovoltaic cell

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