Tests of General Instrument Corporation Model G1OC-X Thermoelectric Generator.

Tests of General Instrument Corporation Model G1OC-X Thermoelectric Generator.

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Abstract:

The thermoelectric power supply was developed for use in unmanned aids to navigation. The Model 1 G1OC-X has a rated output from the voltage converter of 7 watts. It is an air-cooled, propane-fueled generator which uses bismuth telluride thermocouples and a catalytic flameless burner. The generator was equipped with a manually-operated electrical ignition system which operates from a 12-volt DC source.

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No Author(s) Identified

Author Organization(s):

COAST GUARD WASHINGTON D C TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT DIV

Pagination:

0020

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

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Autonomy

Descriptor(s):

*Thermoelectric power generation, Acceptance tests, Acceptability, Navigational aids, Power supplies, Bismuth compounds, Tellurides

Field(s)/Group(s):

Electric Power Production and Distribution

Keyword(s):

*Thermoelectric generators, Bismuth tellurides

Report Date:

1964 Jan 01