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Title: Internal-integral sodium return line for sodium heat engine

Patent ·
OSTI ID:865406

A thermoelectric generator device which converts heat energy to electrical energy. An alkali metal is used with a solid electrolyte and a portion of the return line for the alkali metal is located within the generator vacuum space.

Research Organization:
Ford Motor Company, Detroit, MI (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-79ER10347
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI)
Patent Number(s):
US 4510210
OSTI ID:
865406
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English