Title :
The effect of variable plasma conductivity on mhd energy converter performance
Author :
Coe, W. B. ; Eisen, C. L.
Author_Institution :
Republic Aviation Corporation, Farmingdale, N. Y.
Abstract :
The magnetohydrodynamic energy converter provides a means for converting some of the kinetic and thermal energy of a plasma directly into useful electrical work. A performance study of a constant-area channel in which the conductivity of the plasma depends on its local thermodynamic properties is described.
Keywords :
Conductivity; Equations; Fluids; Magnetic fields; Magnetohydrodynamics; Plasmas; Thermodynamics;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1960.6432964
