Physical Principles of Magnetohydrodynamic Power Generation

摘要

Some phenomena apt to be of importance in a magnetohydrodynamic power generator are discussed. Particular attention is given to the effects of seeding on gas conductivity and to the Hall effect as it appears in non-uniform gases of finite extent. An experimental 10-kw magneto-hydrodynamic generator is described. An arc wind tunnel or "plasma jet" is used as a convenient laboratory "furnace" to heat the working fluid. The generator's performance, including some observed Hall effects, is presented and discussed.