Advanced technology thermoelectric module for a 2 kW undersea radioisotope power system. Reference design report

Technical Report · Tue Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 1970

OSTI ID:5276067

A reference design of a thermoelectric energy conversion module based upon advanced technology thermoelectric materials is described. The thermoelectric materials are the TPM-217 type. The module is designed for application to an undersea 2 kW RTG presently under technology evaluation.

• Research Organization: Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co., St. Paul (USA). Space and Defense Products Dept.
• OSTI ID: 5276067
• Report Number(s): TID-27851
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

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30 DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION
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RADIOISOTOPE HEAT SOURCES
UNDERWATER
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
HEAT SOURCES
LEVELS
070301* - Isotopic Power Supplies- Design & Fabrication- (-1987)
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