DocumentCode
1426320
Title
Design of a solar-powered thermionic diode
Author
Leovic, W. J. ; Mueller, M. W.
Author_Institution
Thompson Ramo Wooldridge, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
Volume
79
Issue
12
fYear
1960
Firstpage
979
Lastpage
986
Abstract
Intense interest in thermionic conversion in the field of space power supplies rests on two inherent properties of this type of conversion process: (1) solar energy can be converted to electric energy without use of moving parts of any kind; and (2) diode anode can operate at temperatures between 600 and 1,500 K permitting efficient rejection of heat by radiation only. Diode has additional advantages of instant and repeatable start — stop capabilities.
Keywords
Anodes; Assembly; Cathodes; Light emitting diodes; Materials; Plasma temperature; Temperature;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0095-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/EE.1960.6432961
Filename
6432961
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