Title :
Nuclear Thermionic Concepts
Author_Institution :
Flight Vehicle Power Division AF Aero Propulsion Laboratory Research and Technology Division Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
fDate :
4/1/1964 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The present nuclear thermionic power sub-system concepts are reviewed and the problem areas associated with each of the concepts are discussed. The development status of thermionic converters for nuclear applications is identified. It is concluded that extensive exploratory development must be accomplished before nuclear applications of thermionic converters are feasible.
Keywords :
Aerospace engineering; Ceramics; Coolants; Electron emission; Heat transfer; Inductors; Nuclear fuels; Solar heating; Temperature; Waste heat;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TA.1964.4319654
