DEVELOPMENT OF A GASOLINE-FIRED THERMIONIC POWER SUPPLY
Abstract
The report summarizes the work performed to develop a gasoline-fired thermionic power supply. The work is divided into three phases: (1) The development of a gasoline burner capable of providing the high temperatures and high heat fluxes required by the thermionic converters. (2) The development of a thermionic converter with the required power output, efficiency, weight and life. (3) The design of a power supply utilizing the above two components and including power conditioning, controls and packaging. The development of suitable oxidation protection for the converter's refractory-metal emitter is described, as well as the experimental evaluation of a variety of materials under conditions simulating a flame-heated thermionic converter. The development work on a flame-heated thermionic converter culminated in the recently completed Series VI-S Converter. The design, construction, and test of the potassium heat pipe used for collector cooling are also described. Test data is given, and a system design is presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0827295
Entities
People
- Lazaros J. Lazaridis
- Peter G. Pantazelos