Re-START: The second operational test of the String Thermionic Assembly Research Testbed

Technical Report · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1997

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/292839· OSTI ID:292839

Wyant, F J ^[1]; Luchau, D ^[2]; McCarson, T D ^[3]

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1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
2. TEAM Specialty Services, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
3. New Mexico Engineering Research Inst., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

The second operational test of the String Thermionic Assembly Research Testbed -- Re-START -- was carried out from June 9 to June 14, 1997. This test series was designed to help qualify and validate the designs and test methods proposed for the Integrated Solar Upper Stage (ISUS) power converters for use during critical evaluations of the complete ISUS bimodal system during the Engine Ground Demonstration (EGD). The test article consisted of eight ISUS prototype thermionic converter diodes electrically connected in series.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Financial Management and Controller, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 292839
• Report Number(s): SAND--98-0240C; CONF-980103--; ON: DE98002590
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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30 DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION
EFFICIENCY
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RELIABILITY
SUPPORTS
TEST FACILITIES
THERMIONIC CONVERTERS