Optimum operation states and parametric selection criteria of an updated alkali metal thermal electric converter

W Peng, X Zhang, Z Ye, J Chen - Energy Conversion and Management, 2018 - Elsevier
The cycle model of an alkali metal thermal electric converter (AMTEC) is updated, where the
relation between the thickness of the electrolyte and the other parameters of the AMTEC is …

Performance investigation of an updated alkali metal thermoelectric converter-thermally regenerative electrochemical cycles-thermoelectric generator hybrid system

Y Huang, Z Chen - Energy Conversion and Management, 2021 - Elsevier
For further recovery of waste heat, alkali metal thermoelectric converter (AMTEC), thermally
regenerative electrochemical cycles (TRECS), and two-stage thermoelectric generator …

Performance analysis of alkali metal thermoelectric converter and segmented thermoelectric generator hybrid system based on a comprehensive model

L Zhu, L Chen, H Li, D Li, N Yang, X Jiang… - Applied Thermal …, 2021 - Elsevier
The conceptual hybrid system combined alkali metal thermoelectric converter (AMTEC) and
segmented thermoelectric generator (STEG) is a promising static thermal to electric …

Performance evaluation and multi-objective optimization for a direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cell-based triple-cycle integrated system providing power and cooling

Y Han, W Gao, Y Qin - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025 - Elsevier
The waste heat generated by direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cell not only causes energy
waste but also causes the abnormal operation. To address these problems, an advanced …

Performance evaluation and parametric analysis of AMTEC/TEG hybrid system

SY Wu, YC Zhang, H Yang, L **ao - Energy Conversion and Management, 2017 - Elsevier
A general mathematical model of the AMTEC/TEG hybrid system consisting of alkali metal
thermal electric converter (AMTEC) and thermoelectric generator (TEG) has been …

Review of Chalcogenide-Based Materials for Low-, Mid-, and High-Temperature Thermoelectric Applications

S Puthran, GS Hegde, AN Prabhu - Journal of Electronic Materials, 2024 - Springer
Thermoelectric materials possess the capability to convert electricity into heat and vice
versa. The utilization of chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons as thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Sodium-rich solid state reaction synthesis of sodium tri-titanate for AMTEC application

M Neumann, C Conrad, R Schimpke, F Kerber… - Open Ceramics, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Alkali-Metal-Thermal-Electric-Converter systems (AMTEC-systems) pose a
promising approach for energy conversion, eg from waste heat. Central components are a …

Optimization of vapor anode multi-tube alkali metal thermoelectric converter based on an integrated model

L Zhu, X Jiang, H Li, X Kang, X Tian, S Chen, S Qiu - Applied Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
The alkali metal thermal to electric converter (AMTEC) is a promising technology for direct
conversion of heat to electricity. Design optimization and cell fabrication have been …

Sodium Ion Expansion Power Block for Distributed CSP

A Gunawan, A Limia, SK Yee - 2020 - osti.gov
The Sodium Ion Expansion Power Block for Distributed CSP was a three-plus-one-year
effort under the Concentrating Solar Power: Advanced Projects Offering Low LCOE …

Thermo-electro-chemical converters and methods of use thereof

S Yee, AG Fedorov, SW Lee, A Limia - US Patent 10,249,884, 2019 - Google Patents
The present disclosure provides compositions including thermo-electro-chemical converter,
methods of converting thermal energy into electrical energy, and the like. In gen eral …