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DEVICES GENERATING ELECTRICITY

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4085429
The heat developed by nuclear fission is converted partly into electricity in a direct way by means of cylindrical themnoelectric elements, A series of these elements is enclosed between coaxial cylindricai metal envelopes overlapping each other and having a length about twice that of each thermoelectric element and serwing also to connect the elements electrically. The assembly forms a tube into which a nuclear fuel can be introduced, so as to give a nuclear fuel element, which can be cooled by a liquid flowing on the outside. Alternatively a liquid fuel can be situated outside and a cooling liquid inside the tube. (NPO)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-010462
OSTI ID:
4085429
Report Number(s):
FR 1211016
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English