Thermionic generator module with heat pipes

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1992-06-16

1993-06-15

Walsh, Donald P.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Combined

With direct conversion means

376367, G21D 700

Patent

active

052195163

ABSTRACT:
A thermionic electric converter module integrated with heating and cooling heat pipes. Two heat pipes are arranged concentrically, with the annular emitter heat pipe on the outside of the module to isothermally distribute heat from a source located in any direction around the unit to the emitter located on the inside exterior wall of the heat pipe. The exterior wall surface of the collector heat pipe, located inside the annular emitter heat pipe, is separated from the emitter by the thermionic converter's interelectrode gap and serves as the collector of the thermionic converter. The collector heat pipe is of conventional cylindrical configuration and transports the waste heat of the thermionic converter along the unit's axis to a remote location for disposal.

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