SBIR-STTR Award

A Liquid Fuel Pocket-Sized Thermoelectric Generator for Battery Replacement
Award last edited on: 5/17/02

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : DARPA
Total Award Amount
$80,000
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
SB962-073
Principal Investigator
Jon M Schroeder

Company Information

The Trymer Company

3501 County Road 279
Leander, TX 78641
   (512) 259-1141
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Location: Single
Congr. District: 31
County: Williamson

Phase I

Contract Number: DAAH01-96-C-R237
Start Date: 9/19/96    Completed: 4/30/97
Phase I year
1996
Phase I Amount
$80,000
The proposed work will explore possibilities for a less than 100 Watt-hour, pocket-sized, Trymer-"Type", thermoelectric generator that converts high energy-density fuels into electrical power for small system usage. Computer models and an actual small-scale working generator will be developed in Phase I and used to study and test the concept. Scavenged heat from an engine-exhaust manifold will also be a part of the small generator study, converting part of the exhaust heat energy into electrical energy to power small systems. Trymer developed a novel one-sized thermoelectric technology through SBIR and is currently manufacturing and selling a 27 pound, 5kW, 120 VAC generator worldwide for home use, recreation, construction and rural electrification. The proposed work will study the practicality of developing a much smaller unit, for dedicated, built-in power, for a variety of defense and commercial applications.

Keywords:
Id-Fuel; Power; Generator; Power-Conv...

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