DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS. SUPPLEMENT 1. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF A MAGNETOGASDYNAMIC POWER GENERATOR
Abstract
The problem considered is that of prediction of performance of a combustion driven magnetogasdynamic power generator. Two basic types are analyzed, the segmented electrode generator and the continuous electrode generator. Differential equations obtained from the analysis are modified to produce a finite difference form suitable for numerical solution. A high speed digital computer is then employed to solve them simultaneously using a simple iterative technique. Gas properties are those of an equilibrium mixture and are known as functions of pressure and temperature. These properties are obtained from an independent computer program and are available for a range of reactant mixtures. Some typical results are presented which indicate the effects of individual variables on the overall performance and give general trends.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0487422
Entities
People
- Peter C. Steel
Organizations
- Stanford University