TFE Verification Program. Semiannual report for the period ending March 31, 1993
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 (thermionic fuel element) 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. The TFE Verification Program builds directly on the technology and data base developed in the 1960s and early 1970s in an AEC/NASA program, and in the SP-100 program conducted in 1983, 1984 and 1985. In the SP-100 program, the attractive features of thermionic power conversion technology were recognized but concern was expressed over the lack of fast reactor irradiation data. The TFE Verification Program addresses this concern.
- Research Organization:
- General Atomics, San Diego, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-86SF16298
- OSTI ID:
- 10172304
- Report Number(s):
- GA-A-21326; ON: DE93017829; TRN: 93:016766
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: May 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Related Subjects
THERMIONIC REACTORS
THERMIONIC FUEL ELEMENTS
VERIFICATION
SPACE POWER REACTORS
PROGRESS REPORT
SERVICE LIFE
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
THERMIONIC CONVERTERS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
CESIUM
THERMIONIC EMITTERS
CURRENT DENSITY
FABRICATION
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POWER REACTORS, MOBILE, PROPULSION, PACKAGE, AND TRANSPORTABLE