High Power Density MHD Generators.

Abstract

Operating parameters were calculated for MHD generators operating at power densities in the channel of 500 MW/cu m and with power outputs of 30 - 35 MW (nominal). Liquid-fueled generators, using hydrocarbon fuels such as JP-4 or RP-1 and oxygen, and solid fuel generators were investigated. Designs of both liquid and solid fuel generators are described, and estimates of their weights and sizes are given. Operation of generators at power densities of 1000 MW/cu m was investigated. Assessments of feasibility and risks involved in achieving high power density operation are made. A development plan for construction of flightweight high power density MHD generator power supplies is presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA038612

Entities

People

  • Robert Kessler

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Assembly
  • Boundary Layer
  • Burning Rate
  • Combustion
  • Electric Fields
  • Flow Rate
  • Fuel Systems
  • Generators
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Mass Flow
  • Propellants
  • Solid Fuels
  • Solid Propellants
  • Test Facilities
  • Transducers
  • Walls

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering