System and method to improve the power output and longetivity of

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1992-04-20

1993-09-21

Walsh, Donald P.

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Thermoelectric

Nuclear energy type

136201, 136205, 376320, 376321, H01L 3700

Patent

active

052465055

ABSTRACT:
By using the helium generated by the alpha emissions of a thermoelectric generator during space travel for cooling, the thermal degradation of the thermoelectric generator can be slowed. Slowing degradation allows missions to be longer with little additional expense or payload.

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Schumann, Frederick A., "Fuel Capsule Vent System Development for the Viking Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator", Sep. 1973, pp. 156-164 of Nuclear Technology.

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