TFE verification program
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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