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ADVANCED SOLAR THERMIONIC GENERATORS. Quarterly Technical Progress Report No. 3, April-May 1963

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4677698
Fabrication of development converters, both B and C series, is outiined, noting the significant problem areas. Results of testing of the B series have given performance up to 9.8 watts/cm/sup 2/ at 1950 deg K and 3.0 watts/cm/sup 2/ at 1550 deg K. Converter C-3 has completed a 510 hour life test, including 210 hours of thermal cycling. (auth)
Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Missile and Space Div., Valley Forge Space Technology Center, King of Prussia, Penna.
NSA Number:
NSA-17-034540
OSTI ID:
4677698
Report Number(s):
NP-13058
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English