Stirling radioisotope generator and thermal management system
US8908820B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02G2254/90
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A Stirling radioisotope generator is provided. The generator includes a first and second heat source assembly, each heat source assembly comprising two General Purpose Heat Source modules, each General Purpose Heat Source module configured to generate thermal energy. The generator also includes a first and second Stirling convertor in thermal communication with the first and second heat source assembly, respectively, each Stirling convertor configured to convert the thermal energy into electrical power. The generator has a housing enclosing the first and second heat source assembly and the first and second Stirling convertor, the housing configured to dissipate excess thermal energy.
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