MULTIFUELED THERMAL-ENERGY-CONVERSION SYSTEMS.
Abstract
Operation of several compact combustion chambers was studied experimentally, and it was found pos sible to maintain uniform exit-gas temperatures of 1100 C to 1225 C when firing charcoal, green wood, animal dung, and small grains. A simulated internally fired thermoelectric unit containing a heat meter and calorimeter, and with thermal characteristics simulating those of a thermoelec tric unit, was designed and tested. Heat-transfer effectiveness was far higher than in previous units, ranging from 58 to 74%; this compares with corresponding values of 18 to 30% for previous units. This performance permits design of a thermoelectric unit, based on lead telluride technology, having thermal efficiency of about 3.0 3.5%. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0411369
Entities
People
- A.b. Timberlake
- G.r. Whitacre
- H.r. Hazard
- M.r. Seiler
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute