Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Combined – With propulsion means
Patent
1992-01-17
1993-09-21
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Combined
With propulsion means
376321, 376909, G21C 340
Patent
active
052475484
ABSTRACT:
A thermionic reactor for providing electrical power and propulsion power. A reactor vessel has a plurality of thermionic heat pipe modules located therein and spaced apart on a hexagonal pitch. Nuclear fuel elements are positioned in the spaces between the thermionic heat pipe modules. Insulating material is provided between the reactor vessel and the array of thermionic heat pipe modules and nuclear fuel elements. Propulsion power is provided by a propellant storage tank and propellant nozzle in fluid communication with opposite ends of the reactor vessel. The thermionic heat pipe modules serve to produce electricity and aid in removal of waste heat.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3378449 (1968-04-01), Roberts et al.
patent: 4246751 (1981-01-01), Retallick
patent: 4830817 (1989-05-01), Schulten
Malloy, III John D.
Rochow Richard F.
Westerman Kurt O.
Edwards Robert J.
LaHaye D. Neil
The Babcock & Wilcox Company
Voss Frederick H.
Walsh Donald P.
LandOfFree
Thermionic reactor does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Thermionic reactor, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Thermionic reactor will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1056179