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.


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    Title :

    THE THERMIONIC POWER CONVERTER AND ITS APPLICATIONS


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers ; 1906



    Publication date :

    1960-01-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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