PERFORMANCE OF THE TAP-100 THERMOELECTRIC CONVERTER

Abstract

Designed and fabrication data are presented on the TAP-100 thermoelectric converter. Details of performance of the equipment are included. The device was operated to failure with the test program being divided into three parts as follows: (1) a preliminary evaluation during which a number of short runs were conducted so that loading and fuel consumption data could be obtained for various hot junction temperature levels, (2) a life test of the device, and (3) final testing, conducted just prior to disassembly. After testing the device was disassembled and the failure mechanics analyzed. Results indicated failure was caused by a combination of numerous internal shorts and severe junction breakdown. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0257312

Entities

People

  • John E. Mccormick

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Converters
  • Disassembly
  • Fabrication
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Life Tests
  • Mechanics
  • Performance (Engineering)
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • Thermal Converters

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.