Accession Number:

AD0857132

Title:

Research on New Concepts in Energy Conversion.

Descriptive Note:

Quarterly technical progress rept. no. 21, 1 May-31 Jul 69,

Corporate Author:

MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE SPACE PROPULSION LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Oliver, David A.
• Nakamura, Takashi

Report Date:

1969-08-15

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

This document presents a summary on the research of the feasibility of Rankine-cycle power systems incorporating nonequilibrium MHD generators. Briefly discussed are the results of recent research progress in completing the repairs of a noble gas heater and a design of two generator channels for the elimination of the wall shorting layers. Also presented is a detailed technical contribution relating to the control of the effect of core or bulk nonuniformities on the generator performance.

Descriptors:

• *MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATORS
• *RANKINE CYCLE
• RARE GASES
• THERMAL PROPERTIES
• ALKALI METALS
• ELECTRIC CURRENT

Subject Categories:

• Electric Power Production and Distribution
• Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics
• Thermodynamics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE