Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Meso-Scale Ericsson Power Generation System
Project Description
Inventherm's patented meso-scale Ericsson power generation system (MEPS) will be used as the enabling technology for radioisotope generators that exceed the performance of existing Stirling power conversion systems. The system will meet or exceed the solicitation specifications including operating at efficiencies greater than 25%, with a life greater than 10 years while being compact and light weight. It is anticipated that the conversion efficiency will exceed 40% with a power density over 100 We/kg.
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Anticipated Benefits
Radioisotope power conversion for satellites and extraterrestrial rovers.
Suitable for supplementing or replacing batteries in many industrial, consumer and military devices. The energy density of the system is over ten times that of rechargeable lithium ion batteries when liquid fuels are used as the fuel source. Potential applications include power for portable respiratory devices, wearable cooling garments, portable soldier power. The device can use solar thermal energy, biomass and waste heat as an energy source as well. More »
Suitable for supplementing or replacing batteries in many industrial, consumer and military devices. The energy density of the system is over ten times that of rechargeable lithium ion batteries when liquid fuels are used as the fuel source. Potential applications include power for portable respiratory devices, wearable cooling garments, portable soldier power. The device can use solar thermal energy, biomass and waste heat as an energy source as well. More »
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventherm | Lead Organization | Industry | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Louisiana
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Ohio
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