Cycle Study of a Mercury - Colloidal Electrofluid Dynamic Power Generator.
Abstract
The author presents a study of an Electro-Fluid-Dynamic power system using mercury as the working vapor and hydrogen as the fill gas. Viscous coupling between mercury vapor and hydrogen is assumed. A detailed study of the various components, and related efficiencies, of the system is made and expressions for their dependence on various system parameters are derived. The overall system efficiency is optimized and analytical expressions for the optimum values of the operating parameters are given. A sensitivity analysis is made to determine the effect, on the efficiency of changes in several system parameters. Numerical calculations are carried out using a simple computer program. The results of the calculations are shown in graphical and tabular form. As an illustration, a 12.5 KW output power generator is considered and the main design characteristics are presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA004814
Entities
People
- Beatriz Urquidi F
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology