High-Level Project Summary
The electric power battery is based on the concept of thermoelectricity through the Seebeck phenomenon using the atmosphere of Venus as a heat source and an artificial space inside a casing for the cold environment. With the use of special materials and their heat transfer coefficient, corrosion from the Venusian environment will be combated, as well as preventing excessive heating towards the internal part of the battery. This will allow power to be generated and stored continuously until the casing is structurally compromised. In the same way, this system allows to have an internal chamber protected from the corrosive environment to store more than just a battery but more electronic device
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Detailed Project Description
1) It produces electrical energy using the thermal energy of the Venusian atmosphere.
2) By means of a Seebeck Cell system, using its own casing and coatings such as thermal plates for the generation of electrical energy.
3) Total Volume: 32,000 kg (solid structure)
Useful Volume: 27.39 m3
0.67V output (it is necessary to experiment for more information)
Non-corrosive atmosphere internal for electronic devices.
It can be used for other similar planets.
4) Contribute to the exploration of Venus by creating safe environments to operate terrestrial systems. Invent a new way to obtain energy in a corrosive environment.
5) Solid Works, Power Point.
Space Agency Data
The atmospheric conditions of Venus helped us determine the parameters to select the materials.
The accidents that happened before when sending batteries to Venus.
Hackathon Journey
The Hackathon helped me work under pressure and deliver results. It helped me put into practice the science learned at the University. We chose this challenge because we are passionate about materials as well as their properties and applications, as well as providing solutions to difficult issues.
We solved the challenges by dividing the tasks according to the personal skills of each member of the team, and having good communication between everyone.
We appreciate the experience learned by taking on a world-class challenge.
References
1) Castro, J. & Manzotti, E. (s. f.). Caracterización de una celda peltier [Diapositivas]. http://materias.df.uba.ar/l4aa2017c2/files/2017/10/G2-Peltier.pdf
2) INSEIS. (2022). El coeficiente de Seebeck. Recuperado 1 de octubre de 2022, de https://www.linseis.com/es/propiedades/coeficiente-de-seebeck/
3) Avduevsky, V. & Marov, M. & Noykina, A. & Polezhaev, V. & Zavelevich, F.. (1970). Heat Transfer in the Venus Atmosphere. Journal of Atmospheric Sciences. 27. 569-579. 10.1175/1520-0469(1970)027<0569:HTITVA>2.0.CO;2.
4)Fleischman, J. (2021, 1 octubre). Journey to the Surface of Venus. Smithsonian Magazine. Recuperado 2 de octubre de 2022, de https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/journey-surface-venus-180979348/#:%7E:text=%E2%80%9CThere%20were%201%2C000%20watts%20on,be%20collected%20on%20the%20surface.
5) Los materiales cerámicos en la industria aeroespacial: UHTCs y revestimientos de barrera térmica. (2017, 16 octubre). Cuaderno del Ingeniero. Recuperado 2 de octubre de 2022, de https://cuadernodelingeniero.wordpress.com/2017/01/09/los-materiales-ceramicos-en-la-industria-aeroespacial-uhtcs-y-revestimientos-de-barrera-termica/
6) McClane, D. L. (2014). Thermal properties of zirconium diboride - transition metal boride solid solutions. Master Theses. Recuperado 1 de octubre de 2022, de https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=8264&context=masters_theses
7) MatWeb Material Property Data (2022), https://www.matweb.com/
Tags
#Venus #ThermoelectricEnergy #Exploration #EscapeLander #Battery