ENERGY TRANSFER PROBLEMS IN SUPERCONDUCTORS AND FLOWING PLASMAS.

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Abstract:

The final Report on Energy Transfer Problems in Superconductors and Flowing Plasmas describes theoretical and experimental studies of energy storage and transfer in cryogenics and magnetohydrodynamics. In the cryogenic studies, electrical energy is stored in superconducting coils and extracted with a 98 energy transfer efficiency. Theoretical support is given for the switching, storage and extraction results. In the magnetohydrodynamic studies, electrical energy is extracted from the high temperature plasma flow through a DC MHD generator. Included in the study is a survey of DC and AC MHD Generators, an analysis of cylindrical AC MHD generators, and investigation of a pulsed induction AC MHD generator and the design and operation of a small scale DC MHD generator. Author

Author(s):
Akhurst, Denys O. ; Mccutcheon, Martin J. ; Anderson, Melvin K.
Author Organization(s):
ARKANSAS UNIV FAYETTEVILLE PLASMA LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0259

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
UAPL-31
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DA-01-021-AMC-12820(Z)
Project Number(s):
DA-152220-1D209
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SUPERCONDUCTORS, *MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATORS, POWER EQUIPMENT, SWITCHING CIRCUITS, CRYOGENICS, PULSES, INDUCTANCE, ELECTRIC CURRENT, SHOCK TUBES, CYLINDRICAL BODIES, GAS DISCHARGES, PLASMAS(PHYSICS)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electric Power Production and Distribution, Energy Storage, Electricity and Magnetism, Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics
Keyword(s):
ENERGY TRANSFER
Report Date:
1967 Oct 01