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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 02, 1983
Filed:
Jul. 30, 1981
Edward J Britt, Cupertino, CA (US);
Gary O Fitzpatrick, Livermore, CA (US);
Lorin K Hansen, Fremont, CA (US);
Mario Rabinowitz, Redwood City, CA (US);
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (US);
Abstract
A thermionic fault current limiter utilizes either a vacuum or plasma environment for a plurality of spaced conduction electrodes. The electrode can be supported by insulative spacers with the electrode providing shadow shields for the supporting spacers. Electrode spacing, power density, temperature gradients, and control grids can be utilized for optimum operation and in establishing self-absorption of energy for a desired operating environment. Cesium desorption from the electrode surfaces can be utilized to enhance current termination.
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