Title :
Energy Conversion Techniques
Author_Institution :
RCA Laboratories, Princeton, N.J.
fDate :
5/1/1962 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The conception and evolution of the basic principles of thermionic energy conversion, the newest of the heat-to-electricity conversion methods, are described. The application of thermionic energy converters to its ideal heat source, the fission reactor, is discussed. It is believed that the state of the art is far enough advanced to make such a thermionic-reactor system practical within the next decade.
Keywords :
Circuits; Electrodes; Electron emission; Energy conversion; Fission reactors; Ionization; Lamps; Space charge; Temperature; Tungsten;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1962.288085
