THE USE OF THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS IN ELECTRICAL INITIATORS
Abstract
It has been demonstrated experimentally that semiconductor materials can be applied to generate substantial Peltier thermoelectric effects applicable to making a radio-frequency-proof squib. Temperature ratios (Tdc/Tac) ranging up to 4 have been demonstrated for equal magnitudes of direct and alternating currents. It was shown also that approximately twice as much alternating current in place of direct current would be required to effect a temperature rise of 200 C above ambient. The making of Peltier-type igniters appears to require some additional development and engineering. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0259796
Entities
People
- H.b. Forney
- Wendall J. Clark
Organizations
- Texaco