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MHD air heater technology development. Annual technical progress report, January 1, 1980-December 31, 1980

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6423879· OSTI ID:6423879

Progress on the technology development of the directly-fired high temperature air heater (HTAH) for MHD power plants is described in detail. The objective of task 1 is to continue development of ceramic materials technology for the directly-fired HTAH. The objectives of task 2 are to demonstrate the technical feasibility of operating a directly-fired HTAH (including both the heater matrix and valves), to continue obtaining information on life and corrosion resistance of HTAH materials, and to obtain design information for full-scale studies and future design work. The objectives of task 3 are to begin the identification of HTAH control requirements and control system needs, and to continue full-scale study efforts incorporating updated materials and design information in order to identify development needs for the HTAH development program. (WHK)

Research Organization:
FluiDyne Engineering Corp., Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC01-80ET15602
OSTI ID:
6423879
Report Number(s):
DOE/ET/15602-T4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English