Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Combined – With direct conversion means
Patent
1996-03-05
1998-10-20
Wasil, Daniel D.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Combined
With direct conversion means
310305, 136202, G21H 100
Patent
active
058258396
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for converting radioactive energy into electrical energy is provided and includes a first radioisotope (24) emitting alpha particles and a second radioisotope (28) emitting beta particles. A first plate (16) is positioned proximate the first radioisotope (24) and is adapted for capturing the alpha particles wherein the first plate (16) is positively charged. A second plate (18) is positioned proximate the second radioisotope (28) and is insulated from the first plate (16). The second plate (18) is adapted for capturing the beta particles wherein the second plate (18) is negatively charged for establishing an electrical potential between the first plate (16) and the second plate (18). A housing accommodates the radioisotopes (24,28) and plates (16,18) and has a first contact (40) connected to the first plate (16) and a second contact (42) connected to the second plate (18). An electrical potential is generated between the two contacts (40,42). An electrical load L is connected between the first and second contacts (40,42) for permitting the beta particles to travel from the second plate (18), through the second contact (42), the load L and the first contact (40) and to the first plate (16). The alpha particles in the first plate (16) capture the beta particles transmitted thereto to produce helium.
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