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THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUXILIARY ELECTRODE THERMIONIC CONVERTER. Quarterly Technical Report .1, January 15, 1962-March 30, 1962

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4744878
BS>The efficiency and life expectancy of thermionic energy converters for space applications were studied. The objectlve of the program is to determine the feasibility and to demonstrate the practicality of a three- electrode thermionic converter having a third, positive ion-producing electrode, an efficiency of not less than 15%; an unattended life of not less than one year; and a maximum temperature of 1500 Kelvin. An approach using impact ionization will be pursued. (auth)
Research Organization:
Radio Corp. of America. Electron Tube Div., Lancaster, Penna.
NSA Number:
NSA-17-008912
OSTI ID:
4744878
Report Number(s):
AD-277042
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English