Title :
Advances in design and performance of SHE system components
Author :
McBride, J.R. ; Novak, R.F. ; Schmatz, D.J. ; Copple, W.B. ; Brockway, J.T. ; Arnon, N. ; Grab, G.A. ; Hunt, T.K.
Author_Institution :
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI, USA
Abstract :
The sodium heat engine (SHE), a thermoelectric energy conversion device that operates with no moving parts at conversion efficiencies projected to reach 25%-30%, is discussed. Recent progress in the design and performance of components used in the development of a 1000 W SHE is reported. Advances in long-life electrodes, high-temperature ceramic-to-metal seals, electromagnetic pumps, radiation shields, and current-gathering systems are discussed. Parasitic losses and modular designs are considered
Keywords :
heat engines; sodium; thermoelectric conversion; 1000 W; 25 to 30 percent; Na heat engine; SHE system components; current-gathering systems; electromagnetic pumps; high-temperature ceramic-to-metal seals; long-life electrodes; modular designs; parasitic losses; radiation shields; sodium heat engine; thermoelectric energy conversion; Cogeneration; Electrodes; Electromagnetic radiation; Energy conversion; Heat engines; Nuclear power generation; Power generation; Resistance heating; Temperature; Tin;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1989. IECEC-89., Proceedings of the 24th Intersociety
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
DOI :
10.1109/IECEC.1989.74540
