Title :
Experimental solar thermionic converter for space use
Author :
Oman, Henry ; Street, George
Author_Institution :
Boeing Airplane Company, Seattle, Wash.
Abstract :
A high-pressure cesium-vapor thermionic converter appears to be a promising source of power for space vehicles. On the basis of an analysis described in this article, it was found that a converter with cathode temperatures of 3,000 to 3,500 degrees Rankine will result in low system weight and high over-all efficiency.
Keywords :
Anodes; Cathodes; Generators; Mirrors; Space heating; Waste heat;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1960.6432959
