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 hr cumulative operation at a power density of 7 watts/sq. cm. and an efficiency of 12%. This report describes progress made during the third program quarter, including: (1) Completion of fabrication of all clad fuel structures; (2) Completion of heat treatments and subsequent initiation of metallurgical evaluations of clad fuel specimens; (3) Completion of fabrication of all module components; and (4) Assembly of the module. At completion of module assembly, a rigorous leak-check revealed the presence of a very slight leak in one end of the collector insulator tube. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0428941

Entities

People

  • C. K. Smith

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accumulators
  • Assembly
  • Converters
  • Dielectrics
  • Efficiency
  • Fabrication
  • Heat Treatment
  • Nuclear Fuels
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Reservoirs

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics