Electricity: single generator systems – Nonmagnetic-type generator
Patent
1978-10-23
1981-09-29
Hickey, Robert J.
Electricity: single generator systems
Nonmagnetic-type generator
136203, 310306, H02N 300, H01L 3528
Patent
active
042925797
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for a thermoelectric generator which converts heat directly from a heat source into electrical energy. This is done by applying an external electromotive force (emf) across a heated semiconductor to produce the drifting of electrons and thereby producing a current in the semiconductor which can be used in a load. Operation is possible at maximum power, maximum efficiency near unity, or at high combined power and efficiency. When used separately or in combination with a concentrating lens or combination of a heat absorber and heat exchanger there is provided a system for converting the sun's energy to electricity. When used in combination with a heat absorber and heat exchanger there is provided a system for converting fossil, nuclear, and geothermal heat energy to electricity.
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