Liquid metal thermal-electric converter electrode development

Technical Report · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7103045· OSTI ID:7103045

Martinez, J I ^[1]

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This report describes work done in support of distributed receiver technology development. Dish-electric systems are being pursued in an effort to circumvent the need for energy transport by providing for heat-to-electricity energy conversion by individual heat engines at the focal point of parabolic dish concentrators. The Liquid Metal Thermal-Electric Converter is an engine that can convert thermal energy to electricity without the need for moving parts. The report documents the results of contracted work in the development of a long-lifetime, high-performance electrode for LMTEC, including the materials prepared for it. 17 refs., 20 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 7103045
• Report Number(s): SAND-87-7025; ON: DE88009252
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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