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El-Genk, M.S., T. Schriener, Lightweight Heat Pipe Radiator for Nuclear Reactor Power Systems on Lunar Surface. J. Nuclear Technology, 2025. 211(3) 400-428
Kresl-Hotz, K.R., El-Genk, M.S., Schriener, T.M., Numerical Mesh Refinement for Flow Mixing in Pool Type SFR. Proceedings ANS Student Conference 2025, 2025.
Kresl-Hotz, K.R., El-Genk, M.S., Schriener, T.M., CFD Analyses of the Flow Mixing and Stratification in Pool Type SFR. Proceedings ANS Student Conference 2025, 2025.
El-Genk, M.S., T.M. Schriener, Lightweight Heat Pipe Radiator for Nuclear Reactor Power Systems on Lunar Surface. Nuclear Technology, 2024. 1-29
Schriener, T.M., M.S. El-Genk, Armored Lightweight Heat Rejection Radiator for Lunar Surface Nuclear Reactor Power Systems. Proceedings ANS 2024 Nuclear and Emerging technologies for Space (NETS 2024), 2024.
El-Genk, M.S., T. Schriener, Lightweight Heat Pipe Radiator Panel for Lunar Surface Fission Power Systems. Proceedings AIAA ASCEND Conference, 2024.
El-Genk, M.S., Designs of Space Nuclear Reactor Power Systems for the Avoidance of Single Point Failures, Launch Safety, and a Long Operation Life. Proceedings AIAA ASCEND Conference, 2024.
El-Genk, M.S, T.M. Schriener, R. Altamimi, A. Hahn, Pumping Options for Versatile Test Reactor Molten Lead In-pile Test Cartridge. J. Nuclear Science and Engineering, 2023. 197 3082-3109
Altamimi, R., M.S. El-Genk, Equivalent Circuit Model for Predicting the Performance Characteristics of Direct Current-Electromagnetic Pumps. J Material Sciences and Engineering, 2023. 12(1) 629
Altamimi, R., M.S. El-Genk, Miniature DC Electromagnetic Pumps of Molten Lead and Sodium to Support Development of Gen-IV Nuclear Reactors. J Nuclear Engineering and Design, 2023. 410 112376

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Publications By Topic : Thermoelectric (te) Conversion

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El-Genk, M. S, "Space Nuclear Reactor Power System Concepts with Static and Dynamic Energy Conversion". J. Energy Conversion and Management Special Issue on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, 49(3), 402-411, 2008.
Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Effects of Metallic Coatings on the Performance of Skutterudite-Based Segmented Unicouples". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 48(4), 1383-1400, 2007.
El-Genk, M. S, H. H. Saber, and J. L. Parker, "Efficient Spreaders for Cooling High Performance Computer Chips". J. Applied Thermal Engineering, 27, 1072-1088, 2007.
Saber, H. H., M. S. El-Genk, and T. Caillat, "Test Results of Skutterudite-Based Thermoelectric Unicouples". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 48, 555-567, 2007.
El-Genk, M. and H. Saber, "Thermal and Performance Analyses of Efficient Radioisotope Power Systems". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 47, 2290-2307, 2006.
Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Three-Dimensional Analyses of Skutterudite-Based Segmented Unicouples with Metallic Coating". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-06), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 813, 581-589, 2006.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "DynMo: Dynamic Simulation Model for Space Reactor Power Systems". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 1005-1020, 2005.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. H. Saber, "Performance analysis of Cascaded Thermoelectric Converters for Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 46, 1083-1105, 2005.
Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Performance of a Skutterudite-based Segmented Unicouple with a Metallic Coating Near Hot Junction". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 572-583, 2005.
Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Performance Tests Results of a Skutterudite-Based Unicouple with a Metallic Coating". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 584-592, 2005.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. H. Saber, "Radioisotope Power Systems with Skutterudite-Based Thermoelectric Converters". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 485-494, 2005.
Mondt, J., K. Johnson, J. P. Fleurial, M. S. El-Genk, P. Frye, and W. Determan, "Segmented Thermoelectric Multicouple converter technology development". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF 05), 495-502, 2005.
El-Genk, M. S., H. H. Saber, T. Caillat, and J. Sakamoto, "Test Results and Performance Comparisons of Coated and UN-Coated Skutterudite-Based Segmented Unicouples". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 47, 174-200, 2005.
El-Genk, M.S., and H.H. Saber, "Cascaded Thermoelectric Conversion-Advanced Radioisotope Power System (CTC-ARPSs)". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 230-241, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S., and H.H. Saber, "Cascaded Thermoelectric Converters for Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 529-540, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Conceptual Design of HP-STMCs Space Reactor Power System for 110 kWe". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 658-672, 2004.
El-Genk, M. S., H. H. Saber, and T. Caillat, "High Efficiency Thermoelectric Radioisotope Power Systems". Final Report Number UNM-ISNPS-1-2004, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Performance Analysis of Potassium Heat Pipes Radiator for HP-STMCs Space Reactor Power System". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 793-805, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S., H. H. Saber, J. Sakamoto, and T. Caillat, "Performance Tests of Coated and Uncoated Segmented Skutterudites / BiTe Thermoelectric Unicouples". Proceedings of 23rd International Conference of Thermoelectrics (ICT-2004), 2004.
El-Genk, M.S., H.H. Saber and T. Caillat, "Performance Tests of Skutterudites and Segmented Thermoelectric Converters". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 541-552, 2004.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Reactor Lithium Heat Pipes for HP-STMCs Space Reactor Power System". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699,, 781-792, 2004.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Design Optimization of High Power, Liquid Anode AMTEC". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2003), AIP No. 654, 740-750, 2003.
El-Genk, M. S., H. H. Saber, and T. Caillat, "Efficient, Segmented Thermoelectric for Space Power Applications". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 44(11), 1755-1772, 2003.
El-Genk, M. S. , "Energy Conversion Options for NASA's Space Nuclear Power Systems Initiative". Proceedings of the International Congress on Advanced Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP-03), 2003.
El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, "High Efficiency. Segmented Thermoelectric for Operation between 973 K and 300 K". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 44(7), 1069-1088, 2003.
El-Genk, M, H. Saber, J. Sakamoto, and T. Caillat, "Life Tests of Skutterudite Thermoelectric Unicouple (MAR-03)". Proceedings of 22ndInternational Conference of Thermoelectrics (ICT-2003), IEEE Proceedings ICT, 417-420, 2003.
El-Genk, M. and Jean-Michel Tournier, "Nuclear Power Plant Concepts with Dynamic and Static Combined Energy Conversion". Proceedings of the International Congress on Advanced Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP-03), 2003.
El-Genk, M.S., H.H. Saber, and T. Caillat, "A Performance Comparison of SiGe and Skutterudite Based Segmented Thermoelectric Devices". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2002), AIP No.608, 1007-1015, 2002.
Saber, H.H., and M.S. El-Genk, "A Three-Dimensional, Performance Model of Segmented Thermoelectric Converters". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2002), AIP No.608, 998-1006, 2002.
El-Genk, M.S., and J.-M. Tournier, "High Energy Utilization, Co-Generation Nuclear Power Plants with Static Energy Conversion". Proc. International Congress on Advanced Nuclear Power Plants, 2002.
Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Optimization of Segmented Thermoelectric for Maximizing Conversion Efficiency and Electric Power Density". 2002 Proc. 21st Int. Conf. on Thermoelectrics (ICT), 404-407, 2002.
El-Genk, M.S. and H.H. Saber, "Performance Optimization of Segmented Thermoelectric Unicouples". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2002), AIP No.608, 980-988, 2002.
El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, "Predictions of Segmented Thermoelectric Unicouples Performance at Hot Temperatures < 873 K and Cold Temperature of 298 K". Twenty-First International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT), IEEE, 408-411, 2002.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, "An Investigation of Natural Circulation Decay Heat Removal from an SP-100 Reactor System for a Lunar Outpost". Proc. 9th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.246(1), 787-795, 1992.
Metzger, J. D. and M. S. El-Genk, "A High Efficiency Thermoelectric Converter for Space Applications". Proc. 26th IECEC Meeting, 3, 218-223, 1991.
El-Genk, M.S., N. Morley, R. Cataldo, and H. Bloomfield, "A Comparison of Energy Conversion Systems for Meeting the Power Requirements of Manned Rover for Mars Mission". Proc. 25th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 34-39, 1990.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Assessment of Thermoelectric Conversion for the ERATO- 20 kWe Space Power System". Proc. 25th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 141-146, 1990.
Metzger, J.D., M.S. El-Genk, and A.G. Parlos, "Application of a Model-Reference Adaptive Controller to Ensure Load-Following of an SP-100-Type Space Nuclear Power System". Proc. 7th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 934-940, 1990.
Tournier, J.-M., M.S. El-Genk, and F. Carre, "Development and Validation of Thermoelectrics Model for the ERATO-20 kWe Space Power System". Proc. 7th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 432-438, 1990.
Metzger, J. D. and M. S. El-Genk, "Development of Model-Reference Adaptive Control with Application to a Space Nuclear Power System". Final Report NO. ISNPS 2-90, ISNPS, 1990.
El-Genk, M.S., F. Carre, and J.-M. Tournier, "A Feasibility Study of Using Thermoelectric Converters for the LMFBR Derivative ERATO-20 kWe Space Power System". Proc. 24th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1989.
Rider, W.J., and M.S. El-Genk, "Reliability Analysis of the SP-100 System". Trans. 6th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 537-541, 1989.
Rider, W.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Reliability Studies of the SP-100 Dual Loop Thermoelectric-Electromagnetic Pump". Tran. 6th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 520-530, 1989.
El-Genk, M.S., J.J. Buksa, and J.T. Seo, "Decay Heat Thermal Management of SP-100 Systems". Trans. 3rd Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, Orbit Book Company, 99-110, 1988.
El-Genk, M.S., J.T. Seo, and J.J. Buksa, "Load Following and Reliability Studies of an Integrated SP-100 System". J. Propulsion and Power, 4, 152-156, 1988.
El-Genk, M. S. and F. Carre, "Why Thermoelectrics for the LMFBR Derivative ERATO 20 kWe ?". SERMA/BP/1041, CEA/CEN, Report No. SERMA/BP 88-99, DEMT 88/382, 1988.
El-Genk, M.S., J.J. Buksa, and J.T. Seo, "A Self-Induced Thermoelectric-Electromagnetic Pump Model for SP-100 Systems". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1986, Orbit Book Company 5, 161-172, 1987.
Seo, J.T., El-Genk, M.S. , "Analysis of the Transient Behavior of Thermoelectric Generators". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1986 CONF-860102, Orbit Book Company, 187-198, 1987.
El-Genk, M.S., J.T. Seo, and J.J. Buksa, "Load Following Characteristics of SiGe/GaP Thermoelectric Generators and Their Response to External Heating". J. Applied Physics, 61(5), 2059-2064, 1987.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.T. Seo, "SNPSAM-Space Nuclear Power System Analysis Model". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1986, Orbit Book Company 5, 111-123, 1987.
El-Genk, M. S. and Jong Tae Seo, "Space Nuclear Power Systems Analysis Model (SNPSAM)". Final Report No. AFWL-TR-87-36, 1987.
Jimenez, R.D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Spacecraft Surface Coating Heat Generation by Charged Particulate of the Natural Environment". ASME 1987 Annual Winter Meeting, 1987.
El-Genk, M. S., Jong T. Seo, and John J. Buksa, "System Analysis Model for Space Systems". NMERI WA3-17, 3.12, 1986.
Barattino, W.J., M.S. El-Genk, and S.S. Voss, "Review of Previous Shield Analysis for Space Reactors". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1984, Orbit Book Company, 329-339, 1985.
El-Genk, M. S., D. M. Woodall, V. F. Dean, and D. Louie, "Review of the Design Status of the SP-100 Space Nuclear Reactor System". Trans. 1st Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, CONF-840113-- summs, 1985.
Barattino, W.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Thermal Analysis of Radiation Shields for Space Reactors Using Analytical and Finite Element Methods". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1984, Orbit Book Company, 177-188, 1985.

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