Closed cycle MHD power generation experiments in the NASA Lewis facilityDiscussion of the performance improvements achieved through some modifications made in the closed cycle MHD facility. These modifications include a redesign of the MHD duct interior, addition of mixing bars, increased electrical isolation, and experimentation with various cesium seed vaporization and injection techniques. Uniform Faraday and Hall voltage profiles were obtained, and the Faraday open circuit voltage varied from 90 to 100% of the ideal uBh.
Document ID
19740054875
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Sovie, R. J.
Nichols, L. D. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Physics, Plasma
Meeting Information
Meeting: Symposium on Engineering aspects of magnetohydrodynamics