INVESTIGATION OF THE MONOCAPILLARY THERMIONIC EMITTER AS A DUAL SOURCE OF IONS AND ELECTRONS
Abstract
Theoretical and experimental work is reported on the investigation of a capillary emitter serving as a dual source of ions and electrons in a thermionic converter. Improved agreement was achieved between the experimental data obtained on monocapillary test devices and a model based on the sheath potential concept. Several processes for fabricating multicapillary emitters are described, including stacking fine wires, spark machining, electrolytical etching, vapor deposition, and electrochemical deposition. Experimental results are given to show the feasibility of circulating cesium by means of an electromagnetic pump. Finally, the design and fabrication of a closed cycle (gravity feed) multicapillary thermionic converter are discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 15, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0275733
Entities
People
- D.l. Dresser
- W. Laurita
Organizations
- General Motors