[Gasification] thermopiles

[John Bertl]

Check out this site.  Wonder if the government has any surplus!

http://www.osti.gov/accomplishments/rtg.html


Lock Hughes wrote:

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I can't recall any threads about thermopiles... I expect there's a good
reason why not (in concentrator applications.)

Yet Hi-Z Technology specifically mentions concentrators in their
application notes...

Lousy efficiencies (3% maybe?) I suppose the silicon solar "camp" will
say <smile>

Their 19 watt HZ-20 units are only good to 250C max. continuous.
US$189.00 each in quantities below 200:

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