A simplified description of the thermionic converter and its operating principles are presented to provide a basis for the discussion of thermionic converter applications. The converter may be used as an electrical power generator or high-temperature sensor in space, airborne, ground, or sub-surface systems. In many of these systems, the heat source selected may be chemical, nuclear, or solar energy. Application requirements and limitations are discussed for these various systems.
THE THERMIONIC POWER CONVERTER AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Sae Technical Papers
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers ; 1906
01.01.1960
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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