OPEN CYCLE MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATOR RESEARCH.

Abstract

A theoretical model is proposed which allows the generator equations to be written in the form of an external resistivity tensor defined from the external loading rather than in the form of internal fields and current densities. The construction and operation of small generators based on this loading theory are described, and experimental results outlined. Operating parameters of the generators are: 52 sq. cm. cross sectional area, 1 meter length and a maximum steady state field of 2 webers/sq. m. The fuel is RP-1 and oxygen.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0480621

Entities

People

  • John B. Dicks Jr.

Organizations

  • University of Tennessee Space Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Cooperation
  • Current Density
  • Electric Generators
  • Energy Systems
  • Equations
  • Generators
  • Magnetohydrodynamic Generators
  • Steady State

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Plasma Physics.