New closed system integral cesium reservoir. [Cs; Pb; W; C]

Conference · Sat Jan 05 04:00:00 EST 1991 · AIP Conference Proceedings (American Institute of Physics); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.40092· OSTI ID:5369124

Rhee, H S; Britt, E J ^[1]; Kim, K Y; Kennel, E B ^[2]

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1. Space Power, Incorporated 621 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA (USA)
2. Wright Research and Development Center WPAFB, OH (USA)

This paper discusses the problem of achieving static cesiation of thermionic nuclear reactor converters. The lead-cesium reservoir concept is described in detail. Experimental data showed that an adequate cesium pressure control is facilitated with a lead-cesium solution at the collector operating temperature of the thermionic fuel elements. (AIP)

• OSTI ID: 5369124
• Report Number(s): CONF-910116--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings (American Institute of Physics); (United States) Journal Volume: 217:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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