Title :
Experimental Results from a Solar Heated Thermoelectric Generator Utilizing Thermal Energy Storage
Author :
Kueser, P.E. ; McCabria, J.L. ; Naumer, D.A.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation Aerospace Electrical Division Lima, Ohio
fDate :
4/1/1964 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A nominal 14-watt solar thermoelectric generator utilizing thermal energy storage has been fabricated and tested. During operation, thermal energy was supplied to the unit for 55 minutes of each 90-minute cycle. The generator continued to supply electric power during the remaining 35-minutes utilizing the stored thermal energy. This cycle simulates a 300-mile earth orbit.
Keywords :
Aerospace engineering; Earth; Energy storage; Nuclear power generation; Photovoltaic cells; Power generation; Solar energy; Solar heating; Solar power generation; Thermoelectricity;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TA.1964.4319653
