Calculation and Cost Optimization of Certain Solar Generator Thermobattery Parameters (K Raschetu i Optimizatsii po Stoimosti Nekotorykh Parametrov Termobatarei Solnechnykh Generatorov),
Abstract
A method for economic analysis of thermoelectric generators is discussed in the Russian report. A formula is presented which permits calculation of the cost of manufacture of a thermoelectric generator thermobattery (if material outlay on it is known). From the formula proposed, it follows in particular that, with a decrease in the weight of materials, the cost of a battery decreases linearly. However, with a decrease in the weight of materials (thickness of thermoelements), the number of thermoelements per watt generated grows, approaching infinity. Wage expenditures also increase considerably here. The formula does not take all factors into account, and it is impossible to build up a method for optimizing thermobattery construction parameter design, especially for the solar thermoelectric generator. (Author Modified Abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0759812
Entities
People
- L. M. Drabkin
Organizations
- United States Army Foreign Science and Technology Center