Technical support for open-cycle MHD program. Progress report, April-June 1980

Technical Report · Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6164214· OSTI ID:6164214

Doss, E. D. ^[1]

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The support program for open-cycle MHD at Argonne National Laboratory is developing the analytical tools needed to investigate the performance of the major components in the combined cycle MHD/steam power system. The analytical effort is centered on the primary components of the system that are unique to MHD and also on the integration of these analytical representations into a model of the entire power producing system. The present project activities include modeling of the combustor, MHD channel, diffuser, radiant boiler, secondary combustor, steam turbine, and air heater. In addition, these models are combined into a model of a complete system that is at present, capable of carrying out optimizations of the entire system relative to either thermodynamic efficiency or cost of electrical power. Also, in support of other aspects of the open-cycle program, test plans are developed and facility and program reviews are provided upon request in support of the needs and requirements of the DOE/MHD Division.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31-109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6164214
• Report Number(s): ANL/MHD-80-10; ON: DE81028476
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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