Thermionic topping of electric power plantsThe most likely use of thermionic conversion is in the form of a topping cycle combined with a steam-turbogenerator plant. A specific reference system is chosen in which the thermionic topping cycle occurs in thermionic heat exchangers referred to as large, modular thermionic units to which heat is transferred from a separate heat source and which reject their heat to a conventional steam turboelectric system. Results of analysis show that the performance and cost criteria for practical thermionic topping of large electric power plants are well within the reach of demonstrated and foreseeable converter capabilities. Thermionic topping has many significant advantages over unconventional cycles proposed for topping applications, including level of demonstrated and projected performance and lifetime, development time, and design simplicity.
Document ID
19750061901
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Britt, E. J.
Fitzpatrick, G. O.
Rasor, N. S. (Rasor Associates, Inc. Sunnyvale, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: Energy 10; Annual Intersociety Energy Conversion and Engineering Conference