Thermionic converter

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1982-11-26

1987-05-19

Duggan, Donovan F.

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Thermal or pyromagnetic

H02N 700

Patent

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046671269

ABSTRACT:
A thermionic converter (10) is set forth which includes an envelope (12) having an electron collector structure (22) attached adjacent to a wall (16). An electron emitter structure (24) is positioned adjacent the collector structure (22) and spaced apart from opposite wall (14). The emitter (24) and collector (22) structures are in a common chamber (20). The emitter structure (24) is heated substantially only by thermal radiation. Very small interelectrode gaps (28) can be maintained utilizing the thermionic converter (10) whereby increased efficiency results.

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Angrist, Direct Energy Conversion, 1965, p. 233, Allyn & Bacon, Boston, Mass.

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