Alkali metal thermal to electric conversion (AMTEC) cells

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Thermoelectric – Electric power generator

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136242, 136204, 136212, H01L 3530

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059427191

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an alkali metal thermal to electric conversion cell having radially projecting beta-alumina type solid electrolyte elements and a central heat input region.

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PX Series AMTEC Cell Design, Testing, and Analysis, Borkowski, C.A., Sievers, R.K., and Hendricks, T.J., Advanced Modular Power Systems, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, Document No. 97421, No month and year provided.
"Thermal Modeling of High Efficiency AMTEC Cells", Ivanenok, Joseph F. III, Sievers, R.K., and Crowley, C.J., Advanced Modular Power Systems, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, and Creare, Inc., Hanover, NH, No month and year provided.
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