High-Level Project Summary
An adiabatic thermoelectric power plant was developed to recharge an adiabatic accumulatorFrom 2 hours of autonomy of Rover on Venus we have managed to reach more than 60 theoretical hours of autonomy with synchronous motors of 110 Oz/Inch of power.
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Detailed Project Description
Thermal energy is used to generate electrical energy. With the existing resources on the planet we will activate it. The thermoelectric power plant works using the heat that is released from a thermodynamic cycle created by boilers. This system is housed in an ADIBATIC structure.
The boilers raise the fuel used to high temperatures creating combustion. The gases turn into steam.
The steam circulates and activates an alternator in the turbine that turns the shaft that runs through the plant that is connected to the generator.
Finally, the generator collects the mechanical energy produced and transforms it into electrical current. Said energy will be captured to charge the Adiabatic Accumulators passing through a suitable regulator. The explorers will be able to recharge or replenish the adiabatic accumulators. Conventional accumulators contained in an ADIABATIC container (Refractory external layer materials preventing deformation due to temperature. Internal thermo-adiabatic layer..
Benefits: Long periods of exploration on planet
We hope to achieve that a battery technology not yet developed.
Used tools:
Thermoelectric Power Plant: Power supplies, voltmeters, turbine voltage regulator, high pressure converter.
Rover: p/p motors, 2 3.7V 1500mAp batteries, motor controller, sp32 camera, Wifi module 2 solar panels, circuitry, charge managers
Space Agency Data
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Hackathon Journey
We have been participating in it for several years. We are always looking for new experiences and challenges. Total thanks to Hermes Lavallen
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