Modular isotopic thermoelectric generator

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6790881

Schock, A

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-
• Journal Information: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States), Vol. 1; Conference: IECEC conference, Atlanta, GA, USA, 9 Aug 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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