Title :
The method of creating a small interelectrode spacing in thermionic energy converters
Author :
Kalandarishvili, Arnold G.
Author_Institution :
Kurchatov (I.V.) Inst. of Atomic Energy, Moscow, Russia
Abstract :
A method is proposed for creating a small interelectrode spacing in thermionic energy converters (TEC) using graphite-based laminated structures placed inside the converter interelectrode gap. The paper discusses conceptual design and fabrication technology of this device. The proposed method is compared with the methods implemented in practice
Keywords :
laminations; thermionic conversion; converter interelectrode gap; fabrication technology; graphite-based laminated structures; small interelectrode spacing; thermionic energy converters; Design optimization; Electrodes; Electron emission; Fabrication; Paper technology; Plasma temperature; Power systems; Region 8; Space heating; Space power stations;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1996. IECEC 96., Proceedings of the 31st Intersociety
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3547-3
DOI :
10.1109/IECEC.1996.553822
