MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC POWER GENERATION FROM A SUPERSONIC ROCKET EXHAUST,
Abstract
A theoretical and experimental feasibility investigation of an MHD electrical power generator using a supersonic rocket engine exhaust (Mach 2.3, 2160 m/sec) as the working fluid was conducted. Theoretical calculations of thermal ionization and gas conductivity, using digital computer computation, indicated the advantages of a supersonic gas source. Experimental firings of a liquid rocket-MHD power generator proved the feasibility of the concept and indicated areas of developmental difficulty. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1930
- Accession Number
- AD0422905
Entities
People
- Harold M. Larsen
- Leroy J. Krzycki
- William M. Byrne Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake