Accession Number:

AD0745322

Title:

Lightweight Superconducting MHD Magnets. Volume II. 10 MW Level Magnet System Design and Projections for Future Development.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. May 70-Mar 72,

Corporate Author:

MAGNETIC CORP OF AMERICA CAMBRIDGE MASS

Personal Author(s):

• Thome,Richard J.
• Stekly,John J.

Report Date:

1972-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

69.0

Abstract:

This is the final report for the development of a superconducting magnet system for magnetohydrodynamic power generation. The information is presented in two volumes. Volume II describes the parametric optimization and design of a 10 megawatt level MHD superconducting magnet system and projections for future development. Author

Descriptors:

• *MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATORS
• SUPERCONDUCTORS
• ELECTROMAGNETS
• OPTIMIZATION
• CONSTRUCTION
• OPERATION
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
• ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Electric Power Production and Distribution

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE