ISNPS Publications: Thermionic (TI) Conversion

  1. El-Genk, M.S., N. Morley, R. Cataldo, and H. Bloomfield, A Comparison of Energy Conversion Systems for Meeting the Power Requirements of Manned Rover for Mars Mission. Proc. 25th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, , 34-39, 1990, .
  2. Kaibyshev , V., A. Borovskikh, Y. Djashiashvili, Y. Taldonov, M. S. El-Genk, C. Murray, and G. McDuff, Peculiarities of the Discharge Breakdown of the Cs- Ba Tacitron. Proc. 2nd Specialist Conference of the USSR, Nuclear Power Engineering in Space, , , 1991, .
  3. El-Genk, M. S., C. S. Murray, and S. Chandhuri, A Transient Model of a Thermionic Converter. Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP Conference Proceedings No. 217, 1259-1267, 1991, .
  4. El-Genk, M.S., C.S. Murray, and S. Chandhuri, A Transient Model of a Cesium Vapor Thermionic Converter. Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.217(3), 1259-1267, 1991, http://www.researchgate.net/publication/234951725_A_transient_model_for_a_cesium_vapor_thermionic_converter.
  5. El-Genk, M.S., C. Murray, and S. Chaudhuri, High Temperature Thermionic Switch/Inverter, Cs-Ba Tacitron. Proc. First High Temperature Electronics Conference, , , 1991, .
  6. El-Genk, M.S., C. Murray, and S. Chaudhuri, Effects of Cs Vapor Pressure on Steady-State and Transient Operation of Thermionic Converters. Proc. 26th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 3, 179-184, 1991, http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1991iece....3..179E.
  7. El-Genk, M.S., C. Murray, S. Chaudhuri, V. Kaibyshev, A. Borovskikh, Y. Djashiashvili, and Y. Taldonov, Experimental Evaluation of Cs-Ba Thermionic Switch/Inverter-'Tacitron. Proc. 26th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 3, 160-165, 1991, http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1991iece....3..160E.
  8. El-Genk, M. S. and C. Murray, Cs- Ba Tacitron: I. Extinguishing Characteristics. Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, University of New Mexico, Final Report No. UNM-ISNPS 1-1992, , 1992, http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA338912.
  9. El-Genk, M.S., H. Xue, C. Murray, and S. Chaudhuri, TITAM Thermionic Integrated Transient Analysis Model: Load-Following Characteristics of a Single-Cell TFE. Proc. 9th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.246(3), 1013-1022, 1992, .
  10. Murray, C., M.S. El-Genk, and V. Kaibyshev, An Analysis of Extinguishing Characteristics of a Cs-Ba Tacitron. Proc. 9th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.246(1), 417-426, 1992, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/246/1/417_1?isAuthorized=no.
  11. Wernsman, B., M.S. El-Genk, and C. Murray, Ignition of Cs-Ba Tacitron During Breakdown and Extinguishing Modes. Proc. 9th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.246(1), 410-416, 1992, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/246/1/410_1?isAuthorized=no.
  12. El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, Transient and Steady-State Analyses of an Electronically Heated Topaz-II Thermionic Fuel Element. Proc. 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, , , 1992, http://papers.sae.org/929239/.
  13. El-Genk, M.S., V. Kaibyshev, C. Murray, B. Wernsman, and Y. Djashiashvili, Effect of the Grid Aperture on the Operation of the Cs-Ba Tacitron Inverter. Proc. 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, , , 1992, http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1992iece....2S...2E.
  14. Murray, C., B. Wernsman, and M.S. El-Gen, Ignition and Extinguishing Characteristics of Cs-Ba Tacitron. J. Applied Physics, 72(10), 4556-4565, 1992, http://jap.aip.org/resource/1/japiau/v72/i10/p4556_s1.
  15. Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, Neutronics and Safety Analysis of Pellet Bed Reactor for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion. Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(2), 923-933, 1993, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/271/2/923_1?isAuthorized=no.
  16. Xue , H. and M. S. El-Genk, Two -Dimensional Transient and Steady-State Analysis of a TOPAZ-II Thermionic Fuel Element. Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP Conference Proceedings No. 271, Part 3, 1661-1671, 1993, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/271/3/1661_1?isAuthorized=no.
  17. Murray, C., M.S. El-Genk, B. Wernsman, and V.K. Kaibyshev, A Steady-State Model for a Low Pressure, Cs-Ba Tacitron. Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(1, 447-458, 1993, .
  18. El-Genk, M.S., H. Xue, and D. Paramonov, Start-Up Simulation of a Thermionic Space Nuclear Reactor System. Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(2), 935-950, 1993, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/271/2/935_1?isAuthorized=no.
  19. El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, An Analysis of Thermionic Space Nuclear Reactor Power System: II. Merits of Using Safety Drums for Backup Control. Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(1), 129-142, 1993, http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1993AIPC..271..129E.
  20. El-Genk, M.S. and D. Paramonov, An Analysis of Thermionic Space Nuclear Reactor Power System: I. Effect of Disassembling Radial Reflector, Following a Reactivity Initiated Accident. Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(1), 121-128, 1993, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/271/1/121_1?isAuthorized=no.
  21. El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, Two-Dimensional Transient Analysis of an Electrically Heated Thermionic Fuel Element. Proc. 29th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, , , 1993, .
  22. Murray, C., M.S. El-Genk, and V. Kaibyshev, Self-Extinguishing in a Low Pressure Cesium Discharge. Proc. 28th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, , , 1993, .
  23. El-Genk, M.S., H. Xue, and C. Murray, Transient and Load-Following Characteristics of a Fully Integrated Single-Cell Thermionic Fuel Element. J. Nuclear Technology, 102(2), 145-166, 1993, http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA338660.
  24. El-Genk, M.S., V. Kaibyshev, and C. Murray, Preliminary Performance Results of the Cs-Ba Tacitron Inverter. IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 40(7), 1335-1339, 1993, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=216441.
  25. Murray, C.S., M.S. El-Genk, B. Wernsman, V.Z. Kaibyshev, A Steady-State Model for a Low-Pressure Cs-Ba Diode. J. Applied Physics, 74(1), 68-76, 1993, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/defdeny.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fstamp%2Fstamp.jsp%3Ftp%3D%26arnumber%3D5146139%26userType%3Dinst&denyReason=-133&arnumber=5146139&productsMatched=null&userType=inst.
  26. El-Genk, M. S., D. Paramonov, and A. C. Marshall, Start Up Simulation of the TOPAZ-II Reactor System for Normal and Accident Conditions. Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP Conference Proceedings No. 301, 1059-1068, 1994, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/301/1/1059_1?isAuthorized=no.
  27. Paramonov, D. V. and M. S. El-Genk, Development and Comparison of a TOPAZ-II System Model with Experimental Data. J. Nuclear Technology, 108(2), 157-170, 1994, http://www.osti.gov/energycitations/product.biblio.jsp?osti_id=6834335.
  28. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, Comparison of a TOPAZ-II Model with Experimental Data from the V-71 Unit Tests. Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(2), 829-843, 1994, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/301/1/829_1?isAuthorized=no.
  29. Murray, C., M.S. El-Genk, and V. Kaibyshev, Steady-State Model of a Low Cs Pressure Discharge in a Triode. Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(3), 1233-1241, 1994, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/301/1/1233_1?isAuthorized=no.
  30. El-Genk, M.S., D.V. Paramonov, and A.C. Marshall, Startup Simulation of the TOPAZ-II Reactor System for Accident Conditions. Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(3), 1059-1068, 1994, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/301/1/1059_1?isAuthorized=no.
  31. Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, A Transient Model of a Cs-Ba Diode. Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(3), 1243-1249, 1994, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/301/1/1243_1?isAuthorized=no.
  32. El-Genk, M.S. and D.V. Paramonov, Development and Verification of a TOPAZ-II Electromagnetic Pump Model. Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(1), 303-317, 1994, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/301/1/303_1?isAuthorized=no.
  33. El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, Simulation of Fission Heated Thermionic Fuel Elements using Uniform Electrical Heating. Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(1), 287-295, 1994, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/301/1/287_1?isAuthorized=no.
  34. El-Genk, M.S., B. Wernsman, and J. Luke, Recent Advances in Cs-Ba Tacitron Technology. Proc. 21st International Power Modulation Symposium, , 244-247, 1994, http://xplqa30.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=597088&contentType=Conference+Publications.
  35. Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, Modulation Capabilities of Different Grid Designs for a Cs-Ba Tacitron. Proc. 21st International Power Modulation Symposium, , 228-231, 1994, http://www.researchgate.net/publication/3694666_Modulation_Capabilities_Of_Different_Grid_Designs_For_A_Cs-ba_Tacitron.
  36. Djachiachvili, I. and M. El-Genk, Investigation of Triangular Aperture Grid for Plasma Switch Devices. Proc. 21st International Power Modulation Symposium, , 260-263, 1994, http://www.researchgate.net/publication/3694628_Investigation_Of_Triangular_Aperture_Grid_For_Plasma_Switch_Devices.
  37. El-Genk, M.S. and D.V. Paramonov, An Analysis of Disassembling Radial Reflector of a Thermionic Space Nuclear Reactor Power System. J. Nuclear Safety,, 35, 74-85, 1994, http://libra.msra.cn/Publication/12159055/analysis-of-disassembling-the-radial-reflector-of-a-thermionic-space-nuclear-reactor-power-system.
  38. El-Genk, M.S. and D.V. Paramonov, An Integrated Model of the TOPAZ-II Electromagnetic Pump. J. Nuclear Technology, 108(2), 171-180, 1994, http://www.osti.gov/energycitations/product.biblio.jsp?osti_id=6974827.
  39. El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, Two-Dimensional Steady-State and Transient Analyses of Single-Cell Thermionic Fuel Elements. J. Nuclear Technology, 108, 112-125, 1994, http://www.osti.gov/energycitations/product.biblio.jsp?osti_id=6895313.
  40. El-Genk, M.S., H. Xue, and D. Paramonov, Transient Analysis and Startup of a Thermionic Space Nuclear Reactor System. J. Nuclear Technology, 105, 70-86, 1994, .
  41. Wernsman, B., M.S. El-Genk, and V.Z. Kaibyshev, Experimental Investigation and Analysis of the Operation Characteristics of a Planar Cs-Ba Tacitron. Review of Scientific Instruments, 65(11), 3449-3454, 1994, http://rsi.aip.org/resource/1/rsinak/v65/i11/p3449_s1.
  42. El-Genk, M. S., D. V. Paramonov, H. Xue, B. G. Ogloblin and D. P. Shumov, A Topaz-II Bimodal Design Assessment Study and System Analysis. Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP Conference Proceedings No. 324, 827-836, 1995, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/324/1/827_1?isAuthorized=no.
  43. Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, Effect of Grid Design on Cs-Ba Tacitron Operation and its Application to Space Nuclear Power Systems. Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.324(1), 101-110, 1995, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/324/1/101_1?isAuthorized=no.
  44. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, A Detailed Thermal-Hydraulic Model of the TOPAZ-II Radiator. Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.324(2), 485-493, 1995, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/324/1/485_1?isAuthorized=no.
  45. Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, Experimental Investigation of a Cs-Ba Diode using Langmuir Probes. Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.324(1), 111-116, 1995, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/324/1/111_1?isAuthorized=no.
  46. Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, Low-pressure Cs-Ba Discharge: I. Model Development. J. Applied Physics, 78(6), 3643-3649, 1995, http://jap.aip.org/resource/1/japiau/v78/i6/p3643_s1.
  47. Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, Low-pressure Cs-Ba Discharge: II. Probe Measurements. J. Applied Physics, 78(6), 3650-3658, 1995, http://jap.aip.org/resource/1/japiau/v78/i6/p3650_s1.
  48. Wernsman , B. and M. S. El-Genk, Effect of Grid Design on Cs- Ba Tacitron Operation and Its Application to Space Nuclear Power Systems. Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, 1, 101-110, 1995, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/324/1/101_1?isAuthorized=no.
  49. Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, Experimental Investigation of Current Modulation in a Planar Cs-Ba Tacitron. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 23(2), 196-203, 1995, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=376587.
  50. Paramonov , D. V. and M. S. El-Genk, Effect of Oxygen on Performance and Mass Transport in a Single Cell Thermionic Fuel Elements. Proc. 31st Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, , , 1996, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=553826.
  51. Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, Plasma Characteristics during 'Slow Quenching' of a Cs-Ba Tacitron. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1339-1348, 1996, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/361/1/1339_1?isAuthorized=no.
  52. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, Performance Analysis and an Assessment of Operational Issues of Ya-21U. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1267-1278, 1996, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/361/1/1267_1?isAuthorized=no.
  53. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, An Analysis of Ya-21U Thermionic Fuel Elements Test Results. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1395-1400, 1996, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/361/1/1395_1?isAuthorized=no.
  54. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, Analysis of Emitter Material Transport in Thermionic Converter. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1137-1148, 1996, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/361/1/1137_1?isAuthorized=no.
  55. Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, Steady-State Langmuir Probe Measurements in a Cs-Ba Tacitron. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1349-1354, 1996, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/361/1/1349_1?isAuthorized=no.
  56. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, Effect of Oxygen on Performance and Mass Transport in a Single-Cell Thermionic Fuel Element. Proc. 31st Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Confernece, , , 1996, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=553826.
  57. Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, Langmuir Probe Measurements of Discharge Parameters in a Cs-Ba Tacitron. J. Applied Physics, 79(11), 8247-8252, 1996, http://jap.aip.org/resource/1/japiau/v79/i11/p8247_s1.
  58. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, Analysis of Ya-21U Thermionic Fuel Elements. J. Nuclear Technology, 116(3), 261-269, 1996, http://libra.msra.cn/Publication/60082808/analysis-of-ya21u-thermionic-fuel-elements.
  59. Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, Discharge Model of the Grid-Collector Region During 'Slow Quenching' of a Cs-Ba Tacitron: Preliminary Results. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-97), AIP No.387(3), 1609-1612, 1997, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/387/1/1609_1?isAuthorized=no.
  60. Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, Influence of Thick, Low Transparency, Circular Holed Grid on 'Slow Quenching' of a Cs-Ba Tacitron. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-97), AIP No.387(3), 1599-1607, 1997, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/387/1/1599_1?isAuthorized=no.
  61. Paramonov, D. and M.S. El-Genk, Simulation of Fission Heated Single-Cell Thermionic Fuel Elements in Presence of Oxygen Using Uniform Electric Heating. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-97), AIP No.387(3), 1521-1529, 1997, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/387/1/1521_1?isAuthorized=no.
  62. Luke, J.R., M.S. El-Genk, and J. Adrian, Experimental Investigation of a Thermionic Converter with Developed Surface Electrodes. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-97), AIP No.387(3), 1531-1536, 1997, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/387/1/1531_1?isAuthorized=no.
  63. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, A Review of Cesium Thermionic Converters with Developed Emitter Surfaces. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 38(6), 533-549, 1997, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890496000672.
  64. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, Effect of Oxygen on the Operation of a Planar Thermionic Converter for Isothermal and Isoflux Heating Condition. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 39(5), 375-390, 1998, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890497000289.
  65. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, Test Results of Ya-21U Thermionic Space Power System,' J. Nuclear Technology. J. Nuclear Technology, 117(1), 1-14., 1997, http://www.osti.gov/energycitations/product.biblio.jsp?osti_id=419727.
  66. Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, Extinguishing by 'Slow Quenching' in a Thick Grid Cs-Ba Tacitron. J. Applied Physics, 81, 50-57, 1997, http://jap.aip.org/resource/1/japiau/v81/i1/p50_s1.
  67. El-Genk, M.S. and Y. Momozaki, Performance Evaluation of a Thermionic Converter with a Macro-Grooved Emitter and a Smooth Collector. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP No.420(1), 308-316, 1998, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/420/1/308_1?isAuthorized=no.
  68. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, Effect of Oxygen on the Operation of a Single-Cell Thermionic Fuel Element in Presence of Oxygen. J. Nuclear Materials, 256, 218-228, 1998, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022311598000579.
  69. Momozaki , Y. and M. S. El-Genk, A Thermionic Converter with a Planar, Macro-Grooved Emitter and 0.5 mm Gap. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-99), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 458, 2, 1999, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/458/1/1519_1?isAuthorized=no.
  70. Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, Grid Design and Placement in a Cs-Ba Tacitron. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-99), AIP No.458(2), 1597-1602, 1999, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/458/1/1597_1?isAuthorized=no.
  71. El-Genk, M.S. and D.V. Paramonov, Thermionic Conversion. Wiley Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 22, 49-67, 1999, .
  72. El-Genk, M.S. and J. Luke, Performance Comparison of Thermionic Converters with Smooth and Micro-Grooved Electrodes. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 40, 319-334, 1999, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890498000491.
  73. Momozaki, Y. and M.S. El-Genk, Experimental Investigation of a Thermionic Converter with Molybdenum Electrodes for Low Temperature Applications. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2001), AIP No.552, 1142-1151, 2001, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/552/1/1142_1?isAuthorized=no.
  74. El-Genk, M.S., and J.-M. Tournier, High Energy Utilization, Co-Generation Nuclear Power Plants with Static Energy Conversion. Proc. International Congress on Advanced Nuclear Power Plants, , , 2002, .
  75. Momozaki, Y. and M.S. El-Genk, An Investigation of Breakdown Voltage in AMTEC. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2002), AIP No.608, 972-979, 2002, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/608/1/972_1?isAuthorized=no.
  76. El-Genk, M.S. and Y. Momozaki, An Experimental Investigation of the Performance of a Thermionic Converter with Planar Molybdenum Electrodes for Low Temperature Applications. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 43, 911-936, 2002, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S019689040100084X.
  77. Momozaki, Y. and M.S. El-Genk, Dissociative Recombination Coefficient for Low Temperature Equilibrium Cesium Plasma. J. Applied Physics, 92(2), 690-697, 2002, http://jap.aip.org/resource/1/japiau/v92/i2/p690_s1.
  78. Momozaki, Y. and M.S. El-Gen, Electrical Breakdown Experiments with Application to Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converters. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 44(6), 819-843, 2003, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890402000894.
  79. Momozaki, Y. and M.S. El-Genk, Effects of Collector Temperature on the Performance of Grooved Electrode Thermionic Converters. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2003), AIP No. 654, 757-765, 2003, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/654/1/757_1?isAuthorized=no.
  80. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, Startup and Load-Following Transients of a Thermoelectric Space Reactor System with No Single Point Failure. Proceedings 3rd International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Paper No. AIAA-2005-5715, , 2005, http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2005-5715.
  81. El-Genk, M. S, Space Nuclear Reactor Power System Concepts with Static and Dynamic Energy Conversion. J. Energy Conversion and Management Special Issue on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, 49(3), 402-411, 2008, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890407003706.
  82. Momozaki, Y. and M. S. El-Genk, Investigations of the Performance of Grooved Electrodes Thermionic Converters at Collector Temperatures up to 1023K. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 45, 1153-1174, 2004, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890403002188.
  83. Murray, C.S. and M. S. El-Genk, Experimental and Theoretical Studies of a High Temperature Cesium-Barium Tacitron, with Application to Low Voltage-High Current Inversion. Final Report No. UNM-ISNPS 1-94, , , 1994, .
  84. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, Steady-State and Transient Analyses of the TOPAZ-II Space Nuclear Power System. Final Report NO. UNM-ISNPS 2-94, , , 1994, .
  85. El-Genk, M.S. and D. V. Paramonov, Analysis of Ya-21u Test Results. Final Report UNM-ISNPS 2-1996, , , 1996, .
  86. Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, Extinguishing Mechanisms of Cesium-Barium Tacitrons using Thick, Low Transparency Circular Holed Grids. Final Report UNM-ISNPS 2-1997, , , 1997, .
  87. El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, Tranient and Steady-State Analysis of an Electrically Heated TOPAZ-II Thermionic Fuel Element. Proc. 27th IECEC Meeting, , , 1992, http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1992iece....2R...2E.
  88. Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, Effect of Oxygen on Performance and Emitter Material Transport in Thermionic converters. Symposium on Energy Conversion, AIChE Annual meeting, , , 1996, .
  89. El-Genk, M. S. , Energy Conversion Options for NASA's Space Nuclear Power Systems Initiative. Proceedings of the International Congress on Advanced Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP-03), , , 2003, .
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