Feasibility of MHD Conversion of Pulsed Thermonuclear Reactor Energy,
Abstract
The authors discuss the possibility of using certain conduction and induction MHD generators schemes for converting the energy of pulsed thermonuclear reactors (PTR), in which energy release occurs in a blanket which absorbs the basic fraction of hard radiation. The physical limitations on the achievable efficiency of conversion and the plasma parameters obtainable in the reactor (pressure about 1 kb, temperature about 2-3 eV), and the selection of working substance are explained. Sample parameters for a Faraday supersonic plasma MHD generator having solid electrodes (about 0.4 efficiency) and an induction piston MHD-generator (about 0.7 efficiency) which generate d.c. current and voltage are presented. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 07, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0770443
Entities
People
- E. P. Velikhov
- V. S. Golubev
- V. V. Chernukha
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center