EVALUATION OF A MOLYBDENUM EMITTER, LOW VOLTAGE ARC THERMIONIC POWER CONVERTER
Abstract
Research and development was continued to conduct an evaluation of a molybdenum emitter, low voltage arc thermionic converter. The objective was to define and minimize the life limiting and degradation factors affecting the usefulness of the low-temperature cesium vapor converter. Work on the program was directed toward a life test evaluation of a state-of-the-art, planar cesium vapor thermionic converter. Research was continued to arrive at a technical specificati n for a state-of-the-art vapor converter utilizing a molybdenum cathode. Effort was directed toward the design and fabrication of life test equipment suitable for obtaining meaningful data on the state-of-the-art cesium v por thermionic converter as well as the fabrication of evices for test, and toward completion of t e life test equipment, initiation of life tests, and the acquisition of operational data. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0286711
Entities
People
- E.a. Baum
Organizations
- General Electric