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Modular isotopic thermoelectric generator

Conference · · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6790881
Advanced RTG concepts utilizing improved thermoelectric materials and converter concepts are under study at Fairchild for DOE. The design described is based on DOE's newly developed radioisotope heat source, and on an improved silicon-germanium material and a multicouple converter module under development. 14 refs.
Research Organization:
Fairchild Space and Electron Co, Germantown, MD
OSTI ID:
6790881
Report Number(s):
CONF-810812-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English