Comments on TEC trendsThe paper comments on published and projected thermionic-energy-conversion (TEC) performance trends. This commentary includes graphs and an appendix relating TEC performance parameters, plots of predicted and actual TEC trends, a figure relating projected cost of electricity to overall efficiency for TEC topping, and a discussion of the implications of these relationships.
Document ID
19800055472
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Morris, J. F. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1979
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Plasma Science
Location: Montreal
Country: Canada
Start Date: June 4, 1979
End Date: June 6, 1979
Sponsors: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers