Title :
Design of a solar-powered thermionic diode
Author :
Leovic, W. J. ; Mueller, M. W.
Author_Institution :
Thompson Ramo Wooldridge, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
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;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1960.6432961
