Diagnostic development and support of MHD test facilities

Technical Report · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6660161· OSTI ID:6660161

The Diagnostic Instrumental and Analysis Laboratory (DIAL) at Mississippi State University (MSU) is developing diagnostic instruments for MHD power train data acquisition and for support of MHD component development test facilities. Microprocessor-controlled optical instruments, initially developed for HRSR support, are being refined, and new systems to measure temperatures and gas-seed-slag stream characteristics are being developed. To further data acquisition and analysis capabilities, the diagnostic systems are being interfaced with DIAL's computers. Technical support for the diagnostic needs of the national MHD research effort is being provided. DIAL personnel will also cooperate with government agencies and private industries to improve the transformation of research and development results into processes, products and services applicable to their needs. Some tests were conducted at the Coal-Fired Flow Facility (CFFF) at UTSI, and the Component Development and Integration Facility (CDIF), Butte, Montana.

• Research Organization: Mississippi State Univ., Mississippi State, MS (USA). Diagnostic Instrumentation and Analysis Lab.
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/FE
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-80ET15601
• OSTI ID: 6660161
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/15601-38; ON: DE90015403
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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