Open AccessDESIGN STUDY OF PORTABLE THERMOELECTRIC NUCLEAR SYSTEMS
Author(s) -
L. Chajson,
A.R. DelCampo,
H.B. Kellogg
Publication year - 1961
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/4138225
Subject(s) - thermoelectric generator , thermoelectric effect , extrapolation , nuclear engineering , thermoelectric cooling , environmental science , water cooling , electric power , thermal , mechanical engineering , electrical engineering , engineering , power (physics) , meteorology , physics , thermodynamics , mathematical analysis , mathematics
Design studies were performed and costs were estimated for an air transportable, 10 Mw(t), pressurized light water thermal circulation reactor, combined with a direct conversion thermoelectric generator and static electrical inversion equipment. This TCR-TE'' concept appears to have potential for ultimate use as a remote unmanned power station. Based on an extrapolation of present reactor technology and on assumed thermoelectric materials properties forecasted to January 1, 1963, a net a-c electrical output of 315 Kw is estimated, assuming the use of 80 deg F local water for cooling purposes. An alternate concept using 80 deg F air for cooling produces 271 Kw, net. These electrical output figures can be improved significantly through a recommended research and development effort. The design and construction of a prototype plant is also recommended. (auth