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Thermoelectric converter for SP-100 space reactor power systemConductively coupling the thermoelectric converter to the heat source and the radiator maximizes the utilization of the reactor and radiator temperatures and thereby minimizes the power system weight. This paper presents the design for the converter and the individual thermoelectric cells that are the building block modules for the converter. It also summarizes progress on the fabrication of initial cells and the results obtained from the preparation of a manufacturing plan. The design developed for the SP-100 system utilizes thermally conductive compliant pads that can absorb the displacement and distortion caused by the combinations of temperatures and thermal expansion coefficients. The converter and cell designs provided a 100 kWe system which met the system requirements. Initial cells were fabricated and tested.
Document ID
19870030884
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Terrill, W. R.
(General Electric Co. Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Haley, V. F.
(General Electric Co. Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
87A18158
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: JPL-956473
CONTRACT_GRANT: JPL-956851
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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