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Plasma jet electrode for magnetohydrodynamic generators

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7355503

An MHD system is described having an anode assembly, a cathode assembly, duct means for passing a plasma stream therebetween, means for passing a magnetic flux across said duct means, and circuit means connecting said anode and cathode assembly, said system further comprising: a collector of said anode assembly connected to said circuit means and having an opening therethrough for communication with said duct means; an emitter of said anode assembly located adjacent said collector; means to pass an ionizable gas between said collector and emitter; and means for maintaining said collector positive relative to said emitter.

Assignee:
Reynolds Metals Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3940641
OSTI ID:
7355503
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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