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Radioisotope powered alkali metal thermoelectric converter design for space systemsThe design concept of an alkali-metal thermoelectric converter (AMTEC) for 15-30-percent-efficient conversion of heat from the General Purpose (radioisotope) Heat Source (GPHS) on spacecraft is presented. The basic physical principles of the conversion cycle are outlined; a theoretical model is derived; a modular design is described and illustrated with drawings; and the overall AMTEC/GPHS system design is characterized. Predicted performance data are presented in extensive tables and graphs and discussed in detail.
Document ID
19890027943
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sievers, R. K.
(Westinghouse Electric Corp. Advanced Energy Systems Div., Madison, PA, United States)
Bankston, C. P.
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: 1988 IECEC
Location: Denver, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: July 31, 1988
End Date: August 5, 1988
Accession Number
89A15314
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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