PARAMETRIC STUDY OF CLOSE-SPACED CESIUM THERMIONIC CONVERTERS
Abstract
A variable spacing, Cs diode test vehicle, using a Nb emitter and Mo collector, was used for parametric tests of converter performance. The design and construction of the test vehicle were such that emitter temperature, collector temperature, and Cs pressure could be independently controlled. In addition, most of the important converter heat losses could be accurately measured. Extensive tests were conducted which resulted in a complete map of diode performance which will greatly aid the selection of design conditions for future hardware manufacture. Additional tests were conducted to supply data for analytical work on Cs conduction, converter operation, and surface phenomena. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0282895
Entities
People
- E.n. Carabateas
- J.h. Weinstein
- S.s. Kitrilakis