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TFE verification program

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5701034· OSTI ID:5701034

The program objective is to demonstrate the technology readiness of a thermionic fuel element (TFE) suitable for use as the basic element in a thermionic reactor with electric power output in the 0.5 to 5.0 MW(e) range, and a full-power life of 7 years. This report states progress made in the following tasks: concept design, converter performance, insulator seal, sheath insulator, fueled emitter, cesium reservoir and interconnective TFE components, and thermionic fuel element testing. 20 refs., 39 refs., 32 figs. (GHH)

Research Organization:
General Atomics, San Diego, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-86SF16298
OSTI ID:
5701034
Report Number(s):
GA-A-20493; ON: DE91015224
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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