Conceptual design of the MHD Engineering Test Facility

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7063243

Bercaw, R W; Rigo, H S; Warinner, D K; Giza, D A

This paper summarizes the reference conceptual design of the MHD Engineering Test Facility (ETF), a prototype 200 MWe coal-fired electric generating plant designed to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of open cycle MHD. Main elements of the design are identified and explained, and the rationale behind them is reviewed. 12 refs.

• Research Organization: NASA, Lewis Res Cent, Cleveland, Ohio
• OSTI ID: 7063243
• Report Number(s): CONF-810812-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COST
DESIGN
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ENERGY RECOVERY
HEAT RECOVERY
MAGNETS
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RECOVERY
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