Analysis of trends in thermoelectricity development is performed. Progress and prospects for growth of the figure of merit of thermoelectric materials are considered. Formulation and solving the problems of computer design of thermoelectric devices are analyzed. The problems of development of the element basis of thermoelectricity and sectional generators are considered. The possibilities of expanding the applications of thermoelectricity are demonstrated. The paper is based on materials of XII International Forum on
Brief review of RTG application for research of planets and deep space
in conditions, where the use of solar batteries because of large remoteness
from the Sun is inefficient, is surveyed. More than 40-years experience of RTG use in space
has shown their obvious advantages: high reliability and long service life, construction
compactness, stability of parameters irrespective of external conditions and light level.
The significa
Current status and prospects of using organic fueled thermogenerators are analyzed. The ways for improving their efficiency and relevant lines of wide applications are determined.