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 paper summarizes the development of a plasma armature and 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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7th Symposium on Engineering Problems of Fusion Research
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977epfr.conf.1049C
- Keywords:
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- Magnet Coils;
- Magnetic Effects;
- Magnetohydrodynamic Generators;
- Pulse Generators;
- Superconducting Magnets;
- Armatures;
- Controlled Fusion;
- Energy Technology;
- Inductance;
- Magnetic Flux;
- Nuclear Reactors;
- Plasma Physics