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Characterization of open-cycle, coal-fired MHD generators. Eleventh quarterly technical progress report, May 1-July 31, 1979

Author
Kolb, C. E.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1979.
Springfield, Va. : National Technical Information Service, [approximately 1979]
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm
Additional Creators
Bien, F., Cheng, W., Dvore, D., Martinez-Sanchez, M., Wormhoudt, J., and Yousefian, V.

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Summary
The successful design of full-scale open-cycle, coal-fired MHD generators for baseload electrical production requires a detailed understanding of the plasma chemical and plasma dynamic characteristics of anticipated combustor and channel fluids. The report documents the development of a diffusion controlled heterogeneous condensation model and channel heat loss model for incorporation into the PACKAGE code used to calculate core flow plasma properties and generator efficiency. PACKAGE calculations comparing realistic baseload subsonic and supersonic generator models are also presented. Progress on the refinement of a laboratory scale coal combustion plasma source and its associated molecular beam mass spectrometer diagnostic and diode laser absorption plasma temperature measurement systems is documented. Finally, progress on the development of a numerical model describing arc behavior in MHD electrode boundary layers is presented.
Report Numbers
ARI-RP-46
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Collection
NTIS collection.
Note
DOE contract number: EX-76-C-01-2478
OSTI Identifier 5434765
Research organization: Aerodyne Research, Inc., Bedford, MA (USA).
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