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The riF corporation was established in Voronezh city on the basis of the microelectronics experimental plant riF
The main types of activities of our company are: l l Development and manufacturing of industrial products for railway transport. Development and manufacturing of products based on thermoelectric modules, operating on Peltier and Seebeck effects. l Development and manufacturing of products based on modern thick-film heating elements. l Development and manufacturing of products based on technology of hybrid microelectronics, acousticelectronics. l Development and manufacturing of photo-detectors. RIF Corporation is structured in a unique way, with the existence of four independent production departments allowing intensive development in conditions of the modern market economy, irrespective of the volume change of each business area. Loyalty and flexibility of marketing policy, advanced management strategies, flexible organization structure, and professionalism of specialists of our technical departments allow us to meet specific requirements of our clients concerning parameters of our products, increase company marketability, and dynamically respond to requirements of Russian and world market. RIF Corporation is an annual participant of conferences such as ICT, eCT, Russian Innovation Week, and also exhibitions such as Hannover Messe, electronica, Innotrans, and OgS in Middle east. For l l l l l l the last three years RIF Corporation has mastered and integrated 6 new technological processes: Plasma spraying, Material laser cutting, Material hydro-abrasive cutting, Production of fiber-glass products, Hot and cold pressing of thermoelectric materials, Production of optical ceramics.

general director of the company is alexander sergeevich ivanov and he has characterized the activity of corporation as follows:
At present, our company is one of the most high-tech, economically effective companies of the Russian Federation. Owing to our highly professional team of employees working in our company, we have managed to become one of the leading developers and suppliers of products using nanotechnologies, which are highly desirable in the home market as well as in the overseas market. RIF Corporation is a global brand and its fundamental values are reliability, quality, advanced technologies, and the creativity of company personnel.

alexander s. ivanov

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active protection of the environment.

ecologically clean product.

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Long service life without maintenance, up to 20 years.

Flexibility.
Possibility to use of heat from any source of energy: gas, petrol, wood etc

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Indifference to the spatial attitude.

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ThermoelecTric generaTors Thermoelectric generators

The thermo-generator operation is based on Seebeck effect, which was discovered in 1821 and found practical applications in current sources used for researching galvanic processes as well as different electrical processes and effects. The practical application of thermo-generators was developed in the 1950s as self-contained current sources used in districts which lacked centralized electricity supply. Rapid development of thermo-electric energetics began at the time of space exploration. Until then they used radio isotopic thermo-generators in space ships as current sources. At the same time, they were used for electrical supply of cathodic protection of main gas pipeline.

advantages of thermo-generators:
l l l l l static single-stage system of first Type conversion, absence of moving parts; long operational life without service; the possibility to use heat from any source of thermal energy; capability to operate irrespective of spatial attitude; independence from environment (space, water, earth), in which the thermo-generator operates; in industry, used in self-contained current sources on main gas pipelines, for consumer supply, that is located in far and hard-to-reach areas of highlands and the far north (clearing marks, weather stations and etc.); for Deep Space research (radio-isotopic generators and nuclear thermoelectric facilities); in medical use as cardio-stimulators; in household use as self-contained current sources. electrical power sources for Space and World ocean research; self-contained power sources for appliances, serving main gas pipelines; applications in small-scale power generation.

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cylinder Thermo-generaTor elemenTs

The problem of searching energy sources, which are able to provide power supply in an autonomous mode, is very real. Using a principle of direct conversion of thermal energy into electric energy enables us to solve this task. Among the known systems which use this principle (thermal emission, thermoelectric converters and fuel elements) with an electric power up to a large number of kW, long active life (more than 10 years), high reliability, and independence is presently only available with systems with thermoelectric converters. That makes them the best choice for use as autonomous current sources as well as current or heat sources. The operation principle of these installations is based on the Seebeck effect. A thermoelectric battery (TeB), which is designed and built with a temperature difference on opposite ends, generates the direct electrical current. It is formed from semiconductor thermoelectric alloys. A thermoelectric battery (TeB) is a device for direct conversion of thermal energy (isotope heat sources, organic fuel from gas main, etc.) into electrical energy. The maximum power of domestic industrial and experimental thermoelectric generators operating on natural gas does not exceed 150W. A unit powered by working thermoelectric generators with nuclear reactor heating reaches 5 kW. The thermoelectric batteries can be shaped both as plane and radial units. A common shortcoming of the domestic and foreign thermoelectric batteries with plane geometry is a significant degradation of electric power and system efficiency due to multiple thermal recycling caused by the increase of a thermal resistance by two-way contacts, absorption and heat dissipation of thermoelectric module sides and by the growth of internal electric resistance. These shortcomings can be eliminated by using thermoelectric batteries of a radial geometry. It reduces heat losses in design elements significantly. The cylindrical elements with radial heat transfer combine well with the pipe heat exchangers, which are widely used both in nuclear power and thermal technologies. Higher specific energy characteristics are archived in cylindrical constructions by virtue of weight reducing of design elements that generate a heat match between thermo-elements and heat supply and release facilities. In addition, the cylindrical thermo-electric generator, which is designed as a pipe heat exchanger ensures high electrical insulation resistance. The pipe shaped thermoelectric batteries, as a rule are radial-ring. They are comprised of thermo-elements formed as ring sectors, which are switched along external and internal surfaces (figure 1). Using specific approaches and a switching circuit achieves a heat resistant TeB construction. Reactor trials during 20 years, using an organic fuel thermoelectric generator, have confirmed its serviceability. The heat resistance up to 1300 heat shifts has been confirmed by the bench tests. The TeB with this type of construction was used in an installation to provide electrical power and heat to the electrolytic protection systems, telemetry and radio relay systems arranged along gas mains. This installation has been successfully maintained. Presently RIF Corporation manufactures and conducts trials of the radial thermoelectric batteries.

The TeB characteristics:

l l l l l l l Hot junctions temperature Th = 513 K; Cold junctions temperature Tc = 363 K; Temperature difference on junctions T = 150 K; Output electric power W = 29 W; Output voltage U = 3,5 V; efficiency = 4.5% ; TeB weight = up to 1,5 kg.

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ThermoelecTric generaTors Thermogenerating Battery (TB)

The Thermogenerating battery is intended for converting thermal energy into electricity ( via the Seebeck effect). The TB is a finished product and it is used for manufacturing self-contained sources of electrical supply. It is designed using a unique technology of closed circuits from semi-conductive material. The TB electric commutation is provided without using ceramic substrate both on hot and cold sides. Maximal temperature on the hot side is 340 C.

main characteristics
Resistance Width Length Thickness Max. surface camber Operating temperature on hot side Weight ohms mm mm mm mm C Kg 0,40.05 570,5 790,5 11 0,5 0.02 300 0,220,02

Features at temperature difference 270 c

cold, C 30 T hot, C 300 EMF, V 5.8 Current, A 3,96 Voltage, V 2.9 Power, W 11,5

The eMF is the circuit break voltage. This power is received at load resistance is equal to the internal load of a battery. Output voltage and power change according to the value of external load and relevant current (pic.1). Load resistance is equal to internal resistance of battery corresponding with maximal power. Output electric power is strongly dependent on the value of temperature difference (pic.2).

Pic.1 Voltage-current characteristic of thermo-battery at difference of 270 C (on hot side 300 C) Pic.2 Characteristic curve of thermo-battery maximal power and difference (on hot side 300 C).

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ThermoelecTric gas generaTor

The thermoelectric gas generator (Tgg) is a power supply of electric energy, which it generates by thermoelectric conversion, based on the Zeebeck phenomenon, at the expense of direct heat conversion, received by fuel combustion, into electric energy. Tgg-150 intended for direct current supply of radioelectronic devices, complex, linear telemechanics and automatics, communications and cathode protection on trunk line gas pipe lines, on objects which lack standard power supplying units, but with available natural gas.

main technical specifications of Tgg-150 w

Parameter description Optimal voltage, V Nominal current, A Nominal power, W, Fuel grade Internal electric resistance in inactive status, Ohm, Internal nominal electric resistance, Ohm, Intake gas pressure into GTG, kgs/cm2: Natural gas (nozzle 0,8 mm) Liquefied gas (nozzle 0,6 mm) Specific gas discharge, g/W*h, Life time, years, Autonomy, h, Overall dimension: Diameter, mm, Height, mm, Mass, kg,
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Value 27,5 5,450,2 150 Natural gas Liquefied gas 1,6 5,0 0,5 1,5 2,75 10 8760 600 906 136

advantages:
l l Reliability Long life operation without any service in all kind of climatic zones. l Tgg is a heat source for air heating. Rif Corporation is preparing the following thermoelectric generators for delivery, with power ratings of 150 W, 200 W, 300 W, 500 W

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ThermoelecTric generaTors ThermoelecTric selF-conTained currenT source

The thermoelectric self-contained current source (AITT 500g) is intended for self-contained power supply of electricity consumers, and has parameters compatible with characteristics of the specific assembly. electrical energy is generated by a thermoelectric generator with thermal energy conversion. Consumers of electrical energy are cathodic protection systems of main gas pipelines, technological systems, field gathering systems and gas treatment and etc. The primary energy source for AITT 500g is natural gas, flowing to the assembly from high pressure main gas pipeline ~ 100 atm. The AITT 500g is a product of many repeated cyclical applications, which is repairable and rebuildable. The assembly fits in protection container in vandal-proof protection with a ventilation system and a fume-collecting chimney.

Technical characteristics of aiTT 500 g

Parameter Direct current output voltage on optimal load, V Nominal power, W, not less than Fuel type Insulation resistance in cold condition, Mohm, not less than Insulation resistance in operating condition at the upper value of the operating temperature, Mohm, not less than Specific gas flow rate at burner intake pressure of not more than 0,5 ATM., m3/h, not more than Life time, years, not less than Selfcontainment, h, not less than Dimensions, mm Weight, kg, not more than

Value 28,50,5 500 natural gas 10 3,0

20 8760 250025004000 2000

advantages:
l l High reliability; Long operation without service in any climatic zone (temperature range -52 +50, climatic performance UHL1 can be adapted to operate in the regions of the Far north).

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camP ThermoelecTric generaTor

The camp thermoelectric generator POT PTg -40-DC is intended to receive electric power in camp conditions by heating it with water over a fire or any other heat source. The operating principle of the PTg -40-DC is based on direct conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy on the basis of the Seebeck effect. electric power is generated by thermoelectric batteries, containing semiconductor elements. Thermoelectric batteries generate direct electrical current when a temperature difference between hot and cold sides is provided. The PTg is easy in use. To receive electrical power it is necessary to fill water in pot and place it on a fire (or fix it on a support). The supply of electric devices by direct voltage 12V is done through a plug, which is located on control unit cabinet of the PTg. The supply of electric devices by alternating 220 voltage is done through a converter socket DC/AC , which is included in the PTg supply set. The product POT enables you to prepare not only fish soup or boil water but at the same time provides electrical supply to the following electricity consumers: l l l l charging and operation of cell phone, notebook, radio set, TV set car battery charging radio station supply light bulb supply

generator is a crash proof and ecologically clean product. There are no flammable materials in PTg and it makes this product flameproof and reliable.

Technical characteristics PTg -40-dc

Parameter Power on optimal load, W Direct voltage at optimal load, V Shortcircuit current, not more than, A Life time, not less than, years Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight, not more than, kg Water volume, not more than, l Protection class, IP Value 40 1210% 5,2 5 198 206 328 4,5 9 67

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ThermoelecTric generaTors ThermoelecTric generaTing assemBly mT-g

The thermoelectric generating assembly is used for self-contained electrical supply of devices, conditioning systems, batteries, lighting and etc., in any climatic zone regardless the presence of other electrical power sources. The operating principle is based on conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy on the basis of the Seebeck effect, which means occurrence of electromotive force (thermoelectric electromotive force) in the electrical circuit, consisting of a series of connected semiconductors p-type and n-type, contacts which are set up at different temperature modes. electrical energy is generated by the thermoelectric module during thermal energy conversion (by thermoelectric batteries based on bismuth telluride). Thermoelectric batteries generate direct electric current when the temperature difference between hot and cold sides is provided. The thermoelectric generating assembly is a heat pipe, one third filled by the heat carrier. There are seven radial ring batteries mounted in the condensation zone of the heat pipe. Thermoelectric battery container is protected from environmental stress by a sealable cover in the form of a thin-walled steel pipe. The thermoelectric battery container is filled with thermoconductive inert gas (helium). Thermoelectric batteries are isolated from the metal construction of the thermoelectric generating assembly with ceramic collets. electric energy output is achieved through a pressure-seal connector.

Technical characteristics of thermoelectric generating assembly mT-g

Parameter Direct current output voltage on optimal load, V Nominal power, W, not less than, at temperature difference 220 (temperature on hot side of thermoelectric battery is 300, temperature on cold side of thermoelectric battery is 80) Electric resistance, Ohm Insulation resistance, MOhm, not less than Life time, years, not less than Dimensions: height, mm diameter, mm Weight, kg, not more than Fuel type Value 20 130

0,981,26 10 10 891 130 20 natural gas

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selF-conTained currenT source TermiT

Principle of operation:
Direct heat conversion into electricity utilizing the Seebeck effect. Due to the temperature drop across the cold and the hot side of the thermoelectric module, thermoelectric couples arranged in series generate direct current.

application:
This self-contained current source can be used as a supply of the electric devices, devices for communication systems. Also this appliance is good at battery charging and can be used for lightning.

self-contained current source consists of:

l l l l l l thermoelectric generator (Teg) cover transportation packing accumulator battery battery charging control unit load synchronizer unit

heat sources:
The combustion heat of low-calorie fuels: industrial wood residues, petrochemicals (including natural gas), peat, coal.

hydro cooling system:

Water can circulate either in a closed or open circuit configuration.

Technical parameters:
Output electric power, W Output voltage, V Overall dimensions Diameter, mm Length, mm Weight of the TEG, kg Operating life, years 60 12 180 760 20 10

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Alexander Ivanov general director Tel. +7 4732 316451 e-mail: corporation@rifcorp.ru Sergey Varlamov Technical director Tel. +7 4732 314844 e-mail: corporation@rifcorp.ru Andrey Gaydin head of overseas marketing Tel.+7 4732 316451 e-mail: andreygaidin-corporation@rifcorp.ru Artiom Vardanian overseas manager Tel. +7 4732 316451 e-mail: filkon@rifcorp.ru

Sergey Gaydin deputy general director in charge of marketing Tel. + 7 4732 202411 e-mail: sgaydin-corporation@rifcorp.ru Irina Gaydina head of marketing department Tel. + 7 4732 202440 e-mail: marketing@rifcorp.ru Michael Lopatin overseas senior manager Tel. +7 4732 316451 e-mail: rif@rifcorp.ru Julia Gaydina general manager Prima gmbh official distributor of riF corporation hildesheimer strasse 307 d-30519 hannover Tel. +49 (0)511 899 1086 Tel. +49 (0)511 899 1096 e-mail: info@prima-te.de

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