Time changes in the thermal conductivity of silicon germanium thermoelectric material caused by alloying processes
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De Winter, F.↗
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De Winter, F.
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The behavior of xenon when used as a fill-gas in a silicon germanium radioisotope thermoelectric generator.
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Silicon-germanium technology program of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
The outer planetary exploration missions studied by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory require silicon-germanium radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) in which the factors of safety are as low as is compatible with the reliable satisfaction of the power needs. Work on silicon germanium sublimation performed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is presented. Analytical modeling work on the solid-diffusion process involved in the steady-state (free) sublimation of silicon germanium is described. Analytical predictions are made of the sublimation suppression which can be achieved by using a cover gas. A series of accelerated (high-temperature) tests which were performed on simulated hardware (using four SiGe couples) to study long-term sublimation and reaction mechanisms are also discussed.
De Winter, F.↗
On the use of protective gas atmospheres in silicon-germanium thermoelectric generators
Protective xenon atmospheres in sealed silicon- germanium alloy thermoelectric generators, discussing leakage and pressure levels
De Winter, F.↗
Optimization of thermionic generator systems of high reliability.
Optimization of thermionic generator systems of high reliability
De Winter, F.↗