Journal article
Heat-pipe thermionic reactor concept
Main components are reactor core, heat pipe, thermionic converter, secondary cooling system, and waste heat radiator; thermal power generated in reactor core is transported by heat pipes to thermionic converters located outside reactor core behind radiation shield; thermionic emitters are in direct contact with outside envelope of heat pipes and collectors are in contact with liquid metal secondary cooling system that transfers waste heat to radiator.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 1967 |
Pages: | 112-114 |
Types: | Journal article |