DocumentCode
3342625
Title
Free convection and electrical generation with thermoelectrics
Author
Buffet, Jean
Author_Institution
2 Av. Dode de la Brunerie, Paris, France
fYear
1996
fDate
26-29 March 1996
Firstpage
394
Lastpage
396
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Thermoelectrics, 1996., Fifteenth International Conference on
Conference_Location
Pasadena, CA, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3221-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICT.1996.553512
Filename
553512
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