CLAD CARBIDE NUCLEAR FUEL THERMIONIC POWER MODULES. Quarterly Report No. 1

Technical Report · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1963

OSTI ID:4666055

Smith, C K

The general objective is to evaluate a clad carbide emitier, thermionic power module which simulates nuclear reactor installation, design, and performance. The module is an assembly of two series-connected converters with a single common cesium reservoir. The program goal is 500 hours cumulative operation at a power density of 7 watts/cm/sup 2/ and an efficiency of 12%. This report describes progress made during the first program quarter, including: (1) design finalization; (2) component and fueled emitter design and fabrication; (3) BeO-- Cs compatibility; and (4) operation of a UC--Re planar electrode converter for the most successful high performance test ever achieved with a converter containing nuclear fuel, either in-pile or out-of-pile. (auth)

• Research Organization: Atomics International. Div. of North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, Calif.
• NSA Number: NSA-17-034528
• OSTI ID: 4666055
• Report Number(s): AI-8672
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BERYLLIUM OXIDES
CESIUM
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ELECTRODES
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ENERGY
FABRICATION
FUELS
IONS
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
PHYSICS
PLANNING
REACTORS
RHENIUM
TESTING
THERMIONICS
URANIUM CARBIDES