SOLAR FLAT PLATE THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR RESEARCH.
Abstract
A solar flat plate thermoelectric generator con sists of a collector plate with an optically selective coating, small size semiconductor thermoelements, a radiator plate and a support structure. This report describes the research and development work performed during the third three-month period of this program. Panels 4 in. x 4 in. in size, passed specified sinusoidal vibration testing. These panels were based on a support structure concept designated as the ''integral reinforced plate,'' in which radiator and collector plates have their edges bent to provide structural reinforcement, thus providing self-supporting structures. A number of thermal cycling tests were conducted up to a maximum of 6000 cycles. Sevf the panels tested had no observable resistance changes. Other panels had changes of no more than 6%. A test of a flat plate panel using thermal storage was conducted. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 15, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0426687