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Alkali metal thermal to electric conversion (AMTEC) cells

US5942719A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 1997
Grant dateAug 24, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides an alkali metal thermal to electric conversion cell having radially projecting beta-alumina type solid electrolyte elements and a central heat input region.

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