Title :
Performance evaluation of MHD generators: applications
Author :
Geri, Alberto ; Veca, G.M. ; Salvini, Alessandro
Author_Institution :
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica, Rome Univ., Italy
Abstract :
In this paper, the authors apply their lumped parameter model in order to simulate the behaviour of MHD generators. In particular they evaluate the performance of these devices taking into account the nonuniform distribution of the main physical quantities that affect the energy conversion (i.e. temperature, pressure, magnetic field and so on). In addition, the connection of MHD generators to high voltage AC lines is also analysed. The results of all simulations executed are shown and discussed
Keywords :
invertors; magnetic fields; magnetohydrodynamic convertors; power transmission lines; simulation; MHD generators; energy conversion; high voltage AC lines; inverters; lumped parameter model; magnetic field; nonuniform distribution; performance evaluation; pressure; temperature; Circuit simulation; Inverters; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic circuits; Magnetic fields; Magnetohydrodynamic power generation; Magnets; Power generation; Shape; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Machines and Drives Conference Record, 1997. IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Milwaukee, WI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3946-0
DOI :
10.1109/IEMDC.1997.604139
