NSUF 18-CINR-14730: HIgh-performance nanostructured thermoelectric materials and generators for in-pile harvesting
The project goal is to develop irradiation-resistant nanostructured thermoelectric materials and devices for in-pile power harvesting and sensing. To do so, we will study in-pile performance and irradiation effects on advanced nanostructured bulk devices. The thermoelectric generator (TEG) is an ideal power harvesting technology to enable self-powered sensors as it can directly convert thermal energy into electrical power with no moving parts. The self-powered sensors would significantly expand nuclear facility remote monitoring and offer major cost savings and enhanced safety over current approaches requiring cable installation and external power sources. A robust power harvester has the potential to become a critical enabling technology for inpile sensors and measurements. The selfpowered wireless sensor networks could support safe and long-term monitoring of all reactor designs and fuel cycle concepts. Inaddition, thermoelectric materials can be employed as the key component for temperature sensors, which are important to all nuclear facilities.
Additional Info
| Field | Value |
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| Abstract | The project goal is to develop irradiation-resistant nanostructured thermoelectric materials and devices for in-pile power harvesting and sensing. To do so, we will study in-pile performance and irradiation effects on advanced nanostructured bulk devices. The thermoelectric generator (TEG) is an ideal power harvesting technology to enable self-powered sensors as it can directly convert thermal energy into electrical power with no moving parts. The self-powered sensors would significantly expand nuclear facility remote monitoring and offer major cost savings and enhanced safety over current approaches requiring cable installation and external power sources. A robust power harvester has the potential to become a critical enabling technology for inpile sensors and measurements. The selfpowered wireless sensor networks could support safe and long-term monitoring of all reactor designs and fuel cycle concepts. Inaddition, thermoelectric materials can be employed as the key component for temperature sensors, which are important to all nuclear facilities. |
| Award Announced Date | 2020-01-08T00:00:00 |
| Awarded Institution | None |
| Facility | None |
| Facility Tech Lead | |
| Irradiation Facility | None |
| PI | Yanliang Zhang |
| PI Email | [email protected] |
| Project Type | CINR |
| RTE Number | 3069 |