THERMIONIC ENERGY CONVERTER (in Czech)
Journal Article
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· Cesk. Casopis Fys.
OSTI ID:4720072
An interpretation is given of the physical processes in the activity of a thermionic converter. Information is presented on the state of research into practically applicable thermoelectron converters. Two types of converters are mentioned: a vacuum converter with a small distance between the electrodes; and a converter with cesium vapors, the construction of which is technically simpler. Three kinds of working regimes are described for the converter with cesium vapors: Knudsen, diffusion, and plasmatic. These regimes are evaluated from the point of view of suitability for application. In connection with the conversion of nuclear into electrical energy in a thermionic converter, a description is given of an existing converter. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Inst. of Technical Physics, Leningrad
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-020649
- OSTI ID:
- 4720072
- Journal Information:
- Cesk. Casopis Fys., Journal Name: Cesk. Casopis Fys. Vol. Vol: 12
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- Czech
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