CLAD CARBIDE NUCLEAR FUEL, THERMIONIC POWER, MODULES.
Abstract
The general objective is to evaluate a clad carbide emitter, thermionic power module which simulates nuclear reactor installation, design, and performance. The module is an assembly of two series-connected converters with a single common cesium reservoir. The program goal is 500 hours cumulative operation at a power density of 7 watts/square sm and an efficiency of 12%. This report describes progress made during the first program quarter, including: (1) Design finaliza tion; (2) Component and fueled emitter design and fabrication; (3) BeO-Cs compatibility; and (4) Operation of a UC-Re planar electrode converter for the most successful high performance test ever achieved with a converter containing nuclear fuel, either inpile or out-of-pile. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0411279