Publication Date:
2019-08-28
Description:
The basic performance of Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter (AMTEC) cells is well understood, and quantitative modeling of the electrode performance has been carried out. Tests have been carried out to evaluate the high temperature performance of critical AMTEC components. Progress made in understanding the relative performance of AMTEC components, such as electrodes, electrolytes, working fluids, and seals, as device operating temperature is varied is discussed. Most metallic components are especially subject to corrosion in hot liquid alkali metals containing dissolved oxides. Stability issues of AMTEC components may be addressed by life testing, accelerated testing, and modeling based on known kinetic and thermochemical data.
Keywords:
ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONVERSION
Type:
IECEC ''91: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference; Aug 04, 1991 - Aug 09, 1991; Boston, MA; United States
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