A Thermoelectric Power Generator Concept for Use in Small Caliber Munitions

Abstract

A thermoelectric power supply concept was evaluated. The concept involved using the heat generated when a round is fired as the input heat to a direct conversion module to produce electrical energy. Open circuit voltages as high as 8 volts were recorded. These voltages were obtained under simulating firings of 30 mm rounds. A thermoelectric power supply using hot propellant gages is definitely feasible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA104381

Entities

People

  • James G. Dante

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Design Criteria
  • Detectors
  • Electric Power
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Explosives
  • Generators
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials
  • Power Supplies
  • Propellants
  • Semiconductors
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermoelectric Power Generation
  • Transducers

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering