THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUXILIARY ELECTRODE THERMIONIC CONVERTER. Fourth Quarterly Technical Report

Technical Report · Fri Dec 28 04:00:00 EST 1962

OSTI ID:4634122

Hall, W B; O'Grady, J J

Progress is reported on research conducted to improve the efficiency and life expectancy of thermionic energy converters for space applications. The program was modified to the development of a cylindrical converter, the emitter of which is thermally bonded to but electrically insulated from a central heat- source tubing carrying liquid metal. Significant progress was achieved in the various portions of the program. A particular geometry employing the Cross- Current Converter'' principle was selected and the overall design determined. Two promising methods for the application of the emitter insulation are being evaluated. The effects of cesium on ceramics at the various temperatures of interest were observed and the results analyzed. (auth)

• Research Organization: Radio Corp. of America. Electron Tube Div., Lancaster, Penna.
• NSA Number: NSA-17-036370
• OSTI ID: 4634122
• Report Number(s): AD-295052
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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