Contribution to the theory of the free-field induction-type MHD engine
Abstract
From the present analysis it can be seen that allowance for the longitudinal edge effect in the evaluation of the energetic characteristics of MHD propulsion reduces markedly the values predicted by Phillips (1962) for a given magnetic field intensity. At the same time, the magnetic field required to obtain a given efficiency value is higher than the predicted value. A method of improving propulsion efficiency by 'amplitude modulation' is proposed.
- Publication:
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PMTF Zhurnal Prikladnoi Mekhaniki i Tekhnicheskoi Fiziki
- Pub Date:
- June 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980PMTF.......105I
- Keywords:
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- Magnetic Induction;
- Magnetohydrodynamic Generators;
- Plasma Propulsion;
- Propulsive Efficiency;
- Magnetic Flux;
- Plasma Physics