PERFORMANCE TESTS OF SNAP 10A THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS

Technical Report · Wed Aug 30 04:00:00 EDT 1961

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4786094· OSTI ID:4786094

Bergdorf, C G

Apparatus for the performanee testing of SNAP 10A thermoelectric elements was designed, constructed, and is now in operation. Elements may be tested for any desired length of tfme up to 1400 deg F and in a vacuum of 1 x 10/ sup -5/ of Hg. The equipment used for these tcsts may also be utilized for measuring Seebeck coefficient and resistance as a function of temperature. Element performance is derived from the data on voltages and temperatures. The performance variables which are reported in graphic form are as follows: loaded output voltage at any desired DELTA T; open circuit output voltage at any desired DELTA T; power output under optimum load conditions; current produced under matched load conditions; and internal resistance of the element. (auth)

• Research Organization: Atomics International. Div. of North American Aviation Inc., Canoga Park, Calif.
• DOE Contract Number: AT(11-1)-GEN-8
• NSA Number: NSA-16-013696
• OSTI ID: 4786094
• Report Number(s): NAA-SR-Memo-6670
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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