Title :
Possible advance in thermionic conversion
Author_Institution :
Central Electricity Research Laboratories, Leatherhead, UK
Abstract :
A theory is outlined by which a thermionic convertor might operate at an anode-cathode spacing of about 1 mm, thus removing a major drawback to the exploitation of this direct generator of electric power. Successful testing of the theory could lead to a new low-pollution multifuel power unit.
Keywords :
testing; thermionic conversion; 1400 degrees Kelvin; 4 electron volt; Cs; convertors; current density; dispenser cathode; impregnated tungsten; interelectrode spacing; ionisation; magnetohydrodynamic generation; microwave valves; one millimetre; pollution; space charge neutralisation; testing; thermionic conversion; triggering; work function;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19710329
