Title :
Nonequilibrium ionization in MHD generators
Author_Institution :
Avco-Everett Research Laboratory, Everett, Mass.
fDate :
5/1/1963 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper a brief review is given of the basic principles of MHD power generation and its current status. The remainder of the paper will discuss the problem of obtaining the level of gas ionization required for MHD generation.
Keywords :
Combustion; Conductivity; Conductors; Gases; Ionization; Magnetic fields; Magnetohydrodynamic power generation; Nuclear power generation; Power generation; Temperature;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1963.2271