RESEARCH PROGRAM ON CLOSED-CYCLE MAGNETOPLASMA DYNAMIC ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION WITH NON EQUILIBRIUM IONIZATION
Abstract
An electrically heated, closed loop, experimental MPD electric power generator has been developed and fabricated for the purpose of evaluating the increase in output power density and electrical conductivity due to non- equilibrium ionization. It will also be used to evaluate the dependence of power generated in the MPD duct upon the thermodynamic state of the working fluid, the magnetic field strength, the electrode tempera ture, and the electrical load conditions. The working fluid will be a noble gas (helium seeded with cesium has been selected for the initial experiments), and will operate at temperatures in the MPD generator duct within the approximate range of 1200 to 2000 K. Two study programs are being carried out: one involving the process of noe-equilibrium ionization; and the other involv ing the study and analysis of closed cycle MPD power generation under conditions compatible with the utilization of non- equilibrium ionization in the MPD duct. The program is thus directed toward demonstrating the success of non-equilibrium ionization under actual closed- cycle MPD power generator operating ions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0410096
Entities
Organizations
- Glenn L. Martin Company