PULSAR, an unconventional topping stage
Abstract
This paper describes a new topping stage which could perform the intended role of conventional MHD and which has several apparent advantages. It is based on a linear reciprocating flux-compression generator, called PULSAR. The primary difference between PULSAR and the more conventional MHD stage is that PULSAR uses one moving part (a metallic armature) which produces magnetic-flux compression. The PULSAR thermodynamic cycle is similar to that of a free-piston diesel engine. The exhaust gases serve as a heat source for steam production. Preliminary calculations show that for a conventional-plant overall thermal efficiency of 35%, addition of the PULSAR stage can easily increase overall thermal efficiency to 49%.
- Publication:
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11th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976iece.conf.1046T
- Keywords:
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- Magnetic Field Configurations;
- Magnetohydrodynamic Generators;
- Thermodynamic Efficiency;
- Waste Energy Utilization;
- Boilers;
- Energy Conversion Efficiency;
- Heat Sources;
- Magnetic Flux;
- Energy Production and Conversion