• DocumentCode
    3552946
  • Title

    Performance and life characteristics of the SNAP 19 thermoelectric generator

  • Author

    Goebel, C.J.

  • Volume
    14
  • fYear
    1968
  • fDate
    1968
  • Firstpage
    128
  • Lastpage
    130
  • Abstract
    A comprehensive evaluation of performance and life characteristics of the SNAP 19 generator was accomplished. Eight bench-test generators were used in the study. All of the units, contained lead-telluride thermoelectric couples. Three types of thermoelectric couples were used. Six of the generators were of reference couple desiga; one unit was of an advanced couple configuration; one unit used a different "P" leg material formulation. Thermoelectric element, couple, and module manufacturing processes were subjected to production type quality assurance.
  • Keywords
    Character generation; Germanium; Life testing; Performance evaluation; Photovoltaic cells; Power generation; Silicon carbide; Thermoelectricity; Voltage; Wavelength measurement;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Electron Devices Meeting, 1968 International
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/IEDM.1968.188055
  • Filename
    1475580