Published November 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Analytical model of the electrical characteristics of linear MHD generators

Creators

  • 1. Sydney Univ., Australia

Description

A two-dimensional electrical model of multi-electrode linear generators is presented. The electrode-wall boundary layers are included in the treatment, and an allowance can be made for the effects of electrode arcs and slag layers. The external electrical properties of the MHD channel flow are defined by a set of four resistance matrices. Analytical expressions for the matrix elements are given. The formulation allows a rapid, straightforward determination of a generator's electrical characteristics and is suitable for analyzing the electrical nonuniformities often observed in slagging channels. 26 references

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
J. Energy
Journal Volume
7
Series
J. Energy.
Journal Page Range
603-609
ISSN
0146-0412

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
16066138
Subject category
S30: DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION;
Descriptors DEI
BOUNDARY LAYERS; ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MHD GENERATORS; PERFORMANCE; TWO-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS
Descriptors DEC
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; LAYERS; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES