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DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENCAPSULATED THERMIONIC POWER GENERATOR. Quarterly Technical Progress Report, November 1-January 31, 1963

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4710260
The engineering design of the double diode thermionic power generator was completed. Fabricatton of several component parts was initiated. The parts for the fueled emitters are almost completely fabricated with only assembly and final machining remaining. The manufacture of other generator components including the collector temperatare control assembly and the ceramic-to-metal seals was initiated. The engineering design of the clad fuel elements was completed and the first element, similar in configuration to the fueled emitter, was fabricated. This element will be used to determine the changes in the vacuum emission characteristics over a 200 hour test period. The vacuum test chamber was fabricated and is undergoing preliminary outgassing. (auth)
Research Organization:
Martin-Marietta Corp. Aerospace Div., Baltimore
NSA Number:
NSA-17-011313
OSTI ID:
4710260
Report Number(s):
MND-2945-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English