THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUXILIARY ELECTRODE THERMIONIC CONVERTER. Second Quarterly Technical Report, March 15, 1962 to June 15, 1962

Technical Report · Fri Jun 29 04:00:00 EDT 1962

OSTI ID:4766835

Block, F G; O'Grady, J J

>The feasibility and development program for the threeelectrode thermionic converter was continued. Evaluations of several new geometries and processes were made with particular emphasis on the improvement of cesium purity. This last investigation produced impressive results in raising the power density and efficiency of the converters and achieving a more uniform product with which to evaluate changes in design. The overall design of the six-volt generator was determined. This design is being translated into component prints and assemblies and orders have been placed for the fabrication of the initial parts. Material investigations were performed at the three temperatures of interest. The program requires a 1000-hour test. This limitation resulted in a few evaluations of material compatibility with cesium. (auth)

• Research Organization: Radio Corp. of America. Electron Tube Div., Lancaster, Penna.
• NSA Number: NSA-17-012745
• OSTI ID: 4766835
• Report Number(s): AD-277940
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CESIUM
CONFIGURATION
CONVERSION
EFFICIENCY
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GENERATORS
MATERIALS TESTING
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PHYSICS
PLANNING
POWER
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
REFINING
TEMPERATURE
THERMIONICS