Towards an AMTEC-like device based on non-alkali metal for efficient, safe and reliable direct conversion of thermal to electric power
| Autor: | Ugo Lo Cicero, Gianluca Tumminelli, Roberto Candia, Alfonso Collura, Marco Barbera, Salvatore Ferruggia Bonura, Fabio Santoro, Luisa Sciortino |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Work (thermodynamics)
Computer science business.industry 02 engineering and technology Converters 010402 general chemistry 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology 01 natural sciences 0104 chemical sciences Renewable energy symbols.namesake Reliability (semiconductor) Thermoelectric effect symbols Electric power 0210 nano-technology Process engineering business Carnot cycle Thermal energy |
| Zdroj: | 2018 AEIT International Annual Conference. |
| DOI: | 10.23919/aeit.2018.8577462 |
| Popis: | Alkali Metal ThermoElectric Converters directly convert heat into electric energy and have promising applicability in the field of sustainable and renewable energy. The high theoretical efficiency, close to Carnot's cycle, the lack of moving parts, and the interesting operating temperature range drive the search for new materials able to ensure safe and reliable operation at competitive costs.The present work focuses on the design of a non-alkali metal based cell and on the fabrication of a testing device to validate the design work. The selection of a new operating fluid for the cell improves durability, reliability and safety of the device. Finally, we discuss possible applications to already existing thermal energy sources. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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