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Title: A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF A MAGNETO-HYDRODYNAMIC CENTRIFUGE (thesis)

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4827366

A study was made of the magnetohydrodynamic centrifuge, a d-c motor with a mercury armature. Centrifuging action is derived from the rotating mercury which, at sufficient speeds, assumes the shape of a hollow ring. A development prototype is designed and tested to determine the feasibility of such a centrifuge. Results were promising and indicated that the basic operational principle is sound and feasible. A paddle wheel was rotated at 2000 rpm by a rotating ring of mercury at an estimated mercury input power of 5 watts. (auth)

Research Organization:
Air Force Inst. of Tech., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
NSA Number:
NSA-16-022284
OSTI ID:
4827366
Report Number(s):
AD-269423; GE/EE/61-15
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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