TFE Verification Program: Semiannual report for the period ending April 30, 1989

Technical Report · Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:5710700

The objective of the semiannual progress report is to summarize the technical results obtained during the latest reporting period. The information presented herein will include evaluated test data, design evaluations, the results of analyses and the significance of results. The program objective is to demonstrate the technology readiness of a TFE suitable for use as the basic element in a thermionic reactor with electric power output in the 0.5 to 5.0 MW(e) range, and a full-power life of 7 years. 55 figs., 30 tabs.

• Research Organization: General Atomics Co., San Diego, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-86SF16298
• OSTI ID: 5710700
• Report Number(s): GA-A-19666; ON: DE90000528
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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