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_aCorliss, William R., _d1926-2011 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aDirect Conversion of Energy |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 490 | 1 | _aUnderstanding the atom. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-08-11 | ||
| 508 | _aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Direct Conversion of Energy" by William R. Corliss is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This book discusses the various methods of directly converting different forms of energy into electrical power, focusing on advancements in technology related to nuclear energy. The likely topic of the book revolves around understanding and explaining the mechanisms of direct energy conversion processes, which are crucial in modern energy applications and space exploration. The content of the book introduces key concepts such as thermoelectricity, thermionic conversion, magnetohydrodynamic conversion, and the role of chemical batteries and fuel cells. Corliss outlines the historical context of these technologies while highlighting their practical applications, especially in remote or space environments where reliability and maintenance-free operation are essential. He discusses the advantages of direct conversion systems over traditional dynamic converters, summarizing current research trends and future developments in energy technology. Overall, this work serves as an informative resource for those interested in the principles and future potential of energy conversion technologies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, 1968 |
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| 653 | _aDirect energy conversion | ||
| 830 | 0 | _aUnderstanding the atom. | |
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