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They specifically mention the issues with an RTG in the article. The high surface temperatures make radiating the excess heat off very hard. Same holds true f
by lhopki01 6y ago
They specifically mention the issues with an RTG in the article. The high surface temperatures make radiating the excess heat off very hard. Same holds true for any sort of peltier chamber or heat-pump.
- jacknews 6y agoHard, but not impossible. TEG modules are available with the hot side operating at 800C, so I'm sure TEC modules can also be built with hot sides well above ambient on Venus.