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100 1 _aCorliss, William R.,
_d1926-2011
245 1 0 _aDirect Conversion of Energy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, 1968
653 _aDirect energy conversion
830 0 _aUnderstanding the atom.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66033
999 _c106855
_d106855