System and method to improve the power output and longetivity of a radioisotope thermoelectric generator
Patent
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OSTI ID:868929
- (Potomac, MD)
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.
- Assignee:
- United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5246505
- OSTI ID:
- 868929
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Fuel Capsule Vent System Development for the Viking Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
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journal | September 1973 |
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