Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Photoelectric – Cells
Patent
1980-06-20
1982-02-16
Weisstuch, Aaron
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Photoelectric
Cells
126436, 126441, H01L 3104
Patent
active
043160484
ABSTRACT:
Energy conversion capable of receiving input energy in thermal or radiant form at a variable rate and releasing energy in thermal, radiant or electrical form independent of rate is accomplished by providing a buffer member of a material that has three criteria, a melting temperature above 1300.degree. K., a thermal conductance greater than 0.1 in calories per square centimeter per centimeter per degree per second and a latent heat of fusion of the order of 1 kilocalorie per mole. The converter can absorb energy of multiple types, store it and then release it in a form compatible with the prospective use. Sunlight of daylight duration and varying intensity is converted to steady 24 hour a day electrical output.
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International Business Machines - Corporation
Riddles Alvin J.
Weisstuch Aaron
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