Title :
Free convection and electrical generation with thermoelectrics
Author_Institution :
2 Av. Dode de la Brunerie, Paris, France
Abstract :
The main advantage of thermoelectricity compared to conventional techniques of refrigeration and electricity generation lies in the absence of mechanical parts such as motors and compressors. Free convection based exchangers yield maximal safety due to the absence of fan or pump. We describe an electricity generating thermoelectric unit of the above type; it is designed for a small nuclear-powered submarine suitable for deep sea oil prospection. The purpose of the unit is to power an alarm system in case of reactor failure.
Keywords :
alarm systems; heat exchangers; thermoelectric conversion; thermoelectric devices; alarm system powering; deep sea oil prospection; electricity generation; free convection based exchangers; nuclear-powered submarine; reactor failure; refrigeration; thermoelectric unit; thermoelectricity; Alarm systems; Compressors; Inductors; Nuclear power generation; Petroleum; Power generation; Refrigeration; Safety; Thermoelectricity; Underwater vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Thermoelectrics, 1996., Fifteenth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3221-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICT.1996.553512
