Results from integrated tests of a 50MW /SUB t/ MHD channel and inverter at the CDIF
Conference
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· Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5562712
An important series of tests have been completed at the Component Development and Integration Facility (CDIF); MHD generated DC power was transmitted as three-phase AC power to the commercial power grid, via a line-commutated inverter. Test results presented show the inverter to be a useful tool for characterization of MHD channel electrical output as a function of various plasma and load conditions, during both transient and steady-state operations. Coupled MHD channel-to-inverter operation was achieved and sufficient data were gathered to verify inverter operation in three modes: voltage, current, and impedance. An overall DC to AC power transfer relationship was established and an evaluation of inverter output characteristics including voltage, current, and power factor, were obtained. Load characteristics for maximum MHD channel power output and sensitivity of the MHD channel performance to a wide range of external load settings were determined. During the test series, 2.7 MWh of three-phase AC power was transmitted to the commercial power grid.
- Research Organization:
- Mountain States Energy, Inc., Butte, Montana
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-78ID01745
- OSTI ID:
- 5562712
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-830812-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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