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Experimental Study of a Thermoelectric Conversion System for Low and Medium Temperature Heat Utilization in Space
Online published: 2025-07-18
With the advancement of space exploration and the construction of lunar bases, the application of low and medium-temperature thermal utilization technology in space environment has become increasingly important. Based on this background, this study develops and validates a medium and low temperature thermoelectric conversion system based on the organic Rankine cycle. Considering the extreme conditions of space and lunar environments, a simple and reliable Tesla turbine is chosen as the expander for experiments. The system's variable-load performance is tested under different temperatures, pressures, and flow rates. The experimental results indicate that the medium and low temperature thermoelectric conversion system based on the Tesla turbine can effectively convert medium and low temperature thermal energy into electrical energy. Furthermore, the system can realize a stable power output of more than 30 W in the temperature range of 90~130℃ and the pressure range of less than 2 MPa. This study demonstrates the feasibility of the Tesla turbine for medium and low-temperature thermal utilization in space, which is expected to provide a new solution for energy management in future space stations and lunar bases.
Shiyang TENG , Chunjie YAN , Liushuai LI , Dou AN , Huan XI . Experimental Study of a Thermoelectric Conversion System for Low and Medium Temperature Heat Utilization in Space[J]. Journal of Space Science and Experiment, 2025 , 2(2) : 91 -97 . DOI: 10.19963/j.cnki.2097-4302.2025.02.010
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