Microscreen radiation shield for thermoelectric generator

Details Microscreen radiation shield for thermoelectric generator Microscreen radiation shield for thermoelectric generator

1989-06-01

1990-08-14

Walton, Donald L.

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Current production dependent upon temperature differential...

429120, H01M 1600, H01M 636

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a microscreen radiation shield which reduces radiative heat losses in thermoelectric generators such as sodium heat engines without reducing the efficiency of operation of such devices. The radiation shield is adapted to be interposed between a reaction zone and a means for condensing an alkali metal vapor in a thermoelectric generator for converting heat energy directly to electrical energy. The radiation shield acts to reflect infrared radiation emanating from the reaction zone back toward the reaction zone while permitting the passage of the alkali metal vapor to the condensing means. The radiation shield includes a woven wire mesh screen or a metal foil having a plurality of orifices formed therein. The orifices in the foil and the spacing between the wires in the mesh is such that radiant heat is reflected back toward the reaction zone in the interior of the generator, while the much smaller diameter alkali metal atoms such as sodium pass directly through the orifices or along the metal surfaces of the shield and through the orifices with little or no impedance.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4042757 (1977-08-01), Jones
patent: 4235956 (1980-11-01), Gross et al.
patent: 4383013 (1983-05-01), Bindin et al.

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