PLASMA PHYSICS AND PROBLEMS OF MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF ENERGY,
Abstract
Progress being made in creating magnetohydrodynamic generators in the Soviet Union is described. The article opens with a general discussion of the problems encountered in transforming the energy contained in chemical fuels into electrical energy. Efforts to overcome these problems have led to magnetohydromagnetic generators in which current is caused to flow in liquid, gas (plasma), or gas-liquid conductors moving through a magnetic field. Implementation of this principle has become possible in recent years due to development of good liquid and gas conductors, new heat-resistant materials, high temperature technology, the technology of superstrong magnetic fields, and large superconducting magnetic systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 02, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0699661
Entities
People
- M. D. Millionshchikov
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center