Power Tests with the AFAPL KIVA-I MHD Generator.
Abstract
The AFAPL open cycle MHD facility, KIVA-I, was operated for the purpose of maximizing power output. This was accomplished through a process of adjusting the various operating conditions of the system. Maximum power of 210 kw was achieved with a magnetic field strength of 2.3 Tesla. Input propellant was 0.6 kg/sec of toluene oxidized by gaseous oxygen. Theoretical analysis of the data is in most respects in agreement with the observations. Electrode voltage drops of around 100 volts are deduced, with a total diagonal channel output voltage of 1200 volts. A dc-dc converter was applied for stepping up the output to 50 kv. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA014338
Entities
People
- James F. Holt
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory