Investigation of Electrical Loads for Electrofluiddynamic Generator,

Abstract

In testing of generators in controlled environments, the provision of a simple, variable and effective electrical load is very important, as it must operate at conditions compatible with the generator output. One typical requirement is that of the high voltage Electrofluid Dynamic (EFD) generator at the Aerospace Research Laboratories. For this reason, investigation of various loading methods was carried out and the load employing the corona discharge mechanism appeared to be particularly compatible with the EFD generator. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0716102

Entities

People

  • J. A. Decaire
  • Krishan K. Joshi
  • R. W. Griffith
  • T. H. Maloney

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Controlled Environment
  • Electrical Loads
  • Electricity
  • Environment
  • Generators
  • High Voltage
  • Voltage

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster