Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator Study.

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Abstract:

A 55 mW, Plutonium-238 Fueled, Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator was developed and extensively tested for performance evaluation. The utilization of the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator in a hybrid configuration with a sealed nickel-cadmium battery was successfully obtained and characterized over a wide range of ambient temperatures. Results have demonstrated that the hybrid configuration is feasible for powering a pulsed load with a 751 duty cycle.

Author(s):
Guazzoni, Guido
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT MONMOUTH N J
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0020

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ECOM-4438
Task Number(s):
1S762705AH94P3
Project Number(s):
DA-1-S-762705-AH-94
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*RADIOISOTOPE THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES, HYBRID SYSTEMS, NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
SNAP (Systems for Nuclear Auxiliary Power) Technology
Keyword(s):
Plutonium 238, Performance evaluation
Report Date:
1976 Oct 01