ThermAvant Technologies has purchased an initial set of MicroPower's thermoelectric modules to evaluate for use in military power-generation systems that pair ThermAvant's Oscillating Heat Pipe technology with MicroPower's heat-to-electricity conversion.
ThermAvant, based in Columbia, Missouri, is a leading provider of custom Oscillating Heat Pipe (OHP) thermal solutions for advanced energy and technology platforms. The evaluation explores combining ThermAvant's OHP technology with MicroPower's Series 200 modules, which convert heat to electricity at temperatures up to roughly 593°C (1,100°F).
ThermAvant reported that its first set of test results was encouraging, with measured power output running ahead of pre-test estimates.
"Working with ThermAvant gives us an excellent opportunity to integrate our advanced thermoelectric devices with a unique and highly efficient thermal-exchange technology, to develop powerful, lightweight portable power generators that can operate in extreme temperatures," said Ed Sadjadi, VP of Applications Support at MicroPower Global.
About MicroPower: MicroPower Global develops advanced thermoelectric generators and cooling systems that convert industrial waste heat into clean electricity. With an international patent portfolio and third-party testing and validation across NREL, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, NIST, Bechtel-Bettis, and Texas State, MicroPower's technology operates at 3–5× the efficiency of any commercial alternative.