Flat plate alkali metal thermoelectric converter module

Details Flat plate alkali metal thermoelectric converter module Flat plate alkali metal thermoelectric converter module

1990-11-28

1992-02-18

Hunt, Brooks H.

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Thermoelectric

Nuclear energy type

136205, 136200, 429 5, 429120, 429104, H01L 3700

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050890549

ABSTRACT:
A flat plate alkali metal thermoelectric converter module having a plurality of generally flat plate cells grouped in stacks that are electrically connected in series within the stack, the cells being disposed to minimize the heat energy radiated to a condenser to provide a high efficiency module.

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