Title :
Magneto-thermionic power generation
Author_Institution :
Republic Aviation Corporation, Farmingdale, N. Y.
Abstract :
A design concept is presented which, under certain conditions, improves the efficiency of thermionic generators. The proposed concept envisages the application of a magnetic field perpendicular to the electrode surface. This applied field counteracts the adverse effect of the self-induced transverse magnetic fields present in large thermionic generators. In addition, the applied magnetic field may be used as a modulating device in order to generate an alternating current.
Keywords :
Current density; Electrodes; Equations; Generators; Heating; Magnetic fields; Power generation;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/TAI.1962.6371849
