Pulsed power conversion with inductive storage
Abstract
The pulsar compressed magnetic flux, pulse power generator system has applications as a topping stage in commercial power generation. A plasma armature mode of operation is described which could be powered by an inertially confined fusion reactor. The development of a plasma armature is summarized along with experimental results from its application in a pulsar generator which utilizes a 0.5 m diameter superconducting magnet. A larger generator under construction which utilizes a 1 m diameter magnet is briefly described, and estimates of its performance are given.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977STIN...7915420C
- Keywords:
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- Energy Conversion;
- Inductance;
- Pulsars;
- Armatures;
- Flow Charts;
- Superconducting Magnets;
- Tokamak Devices;
- Energy Production and Conversion