Date of Award
Spring 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Santa Clara : Santa Clara University, 2019
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Walter Yuen
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to detail the conceptualization, analysis, budget, manufacturing, and assembly the heater for a thermionic energy converter for portable energy generation. This proof of concept will be created to provide a full thermionic energy converter with a reliable and satisfactory heater than can be used in future systems. The report highlights the feasibility and realities in the design and fabrication of the system.
Recommended Citation
Markusen, Charlie; Kearney, Patrick; and Zimmerman, Jaydon, "Heater Control for Thermionic Power Generation" (2019). Mechanical Engineering Senior Theses. 96.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/mech_senior/96