Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Thermoelectric – Electric power generator
Patent
1997-07-28
1999-08-24
Gorgos, Kathryn
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Thermoelectric
Electric power generator
136242, 136204, 136212, H01L 3530
Patent
active
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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Mital Rahul
Sievers Robert K.
Advanced Modular Power Systems, Inc.
Gorgos Kathryn
Parsons Thomas H
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