Optimization of efficiency of a cesium diode converter /
by C.K. Sanathanan.

Description

Main Author

Sanathanan, C. K.

Related Names

Argonne National Laboratory. Reactor Engineering Division.

Language(s)

English

Published

Argonne, Ill. : Argonne National Laboratory, 1962.

Subjects

Thermionic emission.
Thermionic converters.
Direct energy conversion.
Diodes.
Cesium.
Thermionic emission.
Direct energy conversion.
Thermionic converters.
Diodes.
Cesium.

Summary

The efficiency of the converter is computed with the least possible assumptions. The current density in the diode is assumed to be given by the Richardson-Dushman equation. The inter-electrode spacing is assumed to be very small, and the contribution of the thermal conductivity across the plasma to the diode losses is taken into account. The effects of thermal emissivity and inter-electrode heat transfer coefficient on the efficiency are investigated. Plots are given for maximum efficiency and other variables as functions of cathode temperature.

Note

"(TID-4500, 17th edition)."
"Physics."

Physical Description

31 pages (some folded) : illustrations ; 28 cm.

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