Title :
Thermoelectric power-the road behind and ahead
Author :
Hall, William C.
Author_Institution :
Teledyne Energy Syst., Timonium, MD, USA
fDate :
30 Oct-2 Nov 1988
Abstract :
After a review of the historical background of thermoelectric power, the author examines the use of radioisotope thermoelectric generators for space power and conventional commercial thermoelectric generators using fossil fuels. Future prospects in this area are also addressed
Keywords :
thermoelectric conversion; radioisotope thermoelectric generators; thermoelectric power; Conducting materials; Heat sinks; Laboratories; Power system reliability; Radioactive materials; Space missions; Space technology; Thermal conductivity; Thermoelectric devices; Thermoelectricity;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications Energy Conference, 1988. INTELEC '88., 10th International
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
DOI :
10.1109/INTLEC.1988.22364
