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Exceptional Power Generation Density Required.

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Tophinater

Tophinater

Automotive
Aug 4, 2007
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Greetings,
I am in the process of determining what kind of generation system is best for an application. The application is in an environment that has fluctating temperatures from -60F to 110F. My question is, does anyone know of a generator product or technology that has the capability of approximatly 1kw per pound within this type of environment? Because of the temperature and high power generation, any permanent magnet based generators I believe are out of the question, which so far are the only ones that I know can produce power with that kind of energy density. I have seen some products that use amorphous metals but still don't meet the needs I require. Thanks for any help.

-Kris
 
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How about the thermoelectric generators? Not sure what their weight is but they don't care about the environmental temperature like all the rest do.

Keith Cress
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itsmoked, purhaps you or I are confused. The only thermoelectric generators I know of are devices that generate power from either the seeder, ovonic, or temperature gradient effect. Neither of which generates power from mechanical work.
 
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You didn't specify that you wanted to power it with mechanical work. Sorry.
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Keith Cress
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You are correct I didn't, my bad. But also you can not generate much power from heat when your in an environment thats -40F.
 
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It would help if you can describe what you're after.

Maybe your wish list.

Is this under the hood?
How much total power.
Voltage? 12, 42?

Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.-
 
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Sorry itsmoked but I really can't release any more information about the application. I believe what I found what I as looking for. A product from IPC LLC that may do the job. Thanks for the help.
 
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