Study of some recent advances in the concept and design of MHD generators
Abstract
Direct conversion of energy using a high temperature working fluid makes magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) power plants potentially much more efficient than steam power stations. The study indicated an overall efficiency of 50 percent to 60 percent. This compared with most modern fossil-fuel plants at 40 percent efficiency. Advances in design and construction of experimental and commercial MHD plants developed in various countries are presented. Environmental effects and advantages of the MHD power plants over the more conventional fossil and nuclear plants are discussed.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- February 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976STIN...7821662V
- Keywords:
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- Energy Conversion;
- Magnetohydrodynamic Generators;
- Environment Effects;
- High Temperature;
- Power Plants;
- Energy Production and Conversion