DocumentCode
1226986
Title
Thermionic Energy Converters
Author
Redden, E.F. ; Wallis, A.E.
Author_Institution
United States Air Force Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Volume
1
Issue
1
fYear
1963
Firstpage
30
Lastpage
33
Abstract
The present state-of-the-art for thermionic energy converters and the basic operating characteristics of various designs are reviewed. Problem areas faced by designers of converters are identified. Recent development trends are pointed out. It is concluded that extensive more basic and applied research must be accomplished in thermionic technology and high temperature materials before practical application of thermionic energy converters will be possible. Discussions are presented without resort to highly technical details or complicated theoretical analysis. A comprehensive bibliography of pertinent literature is included.
Keywords
DC-DC power converters; Electron emission; Inductors; Kinetic energy; Laboratories; Power generation; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Temperature; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0536-1516
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TA.1963.4319345
Filename
4319345
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