DEVELOPMENT OF THERMOELECTRIC HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM

Abstract

Three thermoelectric heating and ventilating systems for environmental control of troops when exposed to extreme environments or enemy imposed hazards were delivered. Modifications of a battery start, easy fill fuel tank and a package cover were requested after delivery of the first unit and were then made to all three units. The modifications increased the package weight but were considered necessary for the success of the program. In general, the units performed well in laboratory evaluation delivering the required 18 cfm of air at 4 in. static water pressure or 28 watts of electrical power to an external load. Additional areas of improvement became evident during the fabrication and laboratory evaluation of the three units. The weight of the unit could be reduced to a maximum of eleven pounds from the present 15.7 lbs., including all present specifications and modifications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1965
Accession Number
AD0644917

Entities

People

  • Andrew M. Bernard
  • Leonard J. Fox

Organizations

  • Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Air Temperature
  • Bismuth Tellurides
  • Chambers
  • Clothing
  • Combustion
  • Containers
  • Efficiency
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Fuel Lines
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Materials
  • Pressure Regulators
  • Regulators
  • Static Pressure

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.