Published 1981 | Version v1
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Conceptual design of the MHD Engineering Test Facility

Creators

  • 1. NASA, Lewis Res Cent, Cleveland, Ohio

Description

This paper summarizes the reference conceptual design of the MHD Engineering Test Facility (ETF), a prototype 200 MWe coal-fired electric generating plant designed to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of open cycle MHD. Main elements of the design are identified and explained, and the rationale behind them is reviewed. 12 refs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.
Journal Volume
2
Series
Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.
Journal Page Range
1512-1517
ISSN
0146-955X

Conference

Title
IECEC conference.
Dates
9 - 14 Aug 1981.
Place
Atlanta, GA (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
14759845
Subject category
S30: DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COMBUSTION; COST; HEAT TRANSFER; MAGNETS; MHD GENERATORS; OXIDIZERS; SITE SELECTION; SPECIFICATIONS
Descriptors DEC
CHEMICAL REACTIONS; DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ENERGY TRANSFER; EQUIPMENT; OXIDATION

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-810812--.