Numerical simulation of the operation of a MHD generator in transient regimes in MHD power stations

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · High Temp. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5643736

Bityurin, V A; Ivanov, P P; Koryagina, G M; Lyubimov, G A; Medin, S A; Morozov, G N; Prokop, A S

Transient regimes of a MHD generator operating in combination with equipment in a MHD power station are analzyed with the help of a numerical model. The MHD generator, whose flow-through part consists of a nozzle, a channel, and a diffuser, is regulated by changing the flow rate and the load. Three types of MHD channels are studied: Faraday supersonic and subsonic, and diagonal supersonic. Their characteristics are presented and the efficiency of the MHD power station under nonrated regimes is determined. It is established that a MHD generator and the MHD power station as a whole admit quite efficient and deep regulation of the change in the flow rate of the working body.

• Research Organization: Institute of High Temperatures, Academy of Sciences of the USSR
• OSTI ID: 5643736
• Journal Information: High Temp. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: High Temp. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 20:2; ISSN HITEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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