Supersonic MHD generator system

Patent · Tue Nov 29 00:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5185746

Rahman, M A

An improved MHD electrical power generating system of the type having a MHD topping cycle and a steam generating bottoming cycle is disclosed. The system typically includes a combustion system, a conventional MHD generator and a first diffuser radiant boiler. The improvement comprises a first supersonic MHD generator and ramjet engine configuration operatively connected in series with each other and with the conventional MHD generator. The first supersonic MHD generator and ramjet engine configuration increase the power output and improve the operating efficiency of the electrical generating system. A diffuser system is also disclosed which is in fluid communication with the supersonic MHD generator and the ramjet engine for collecting bypass plasma gas to be used for heating a second radiant boiler adapted for powering a steam turbine generator.

• Assignee: EDB-84-050088
• Patent Number(s): US 4418294
• Application Number: TRN: 84-006616
• OSTI ID: 5185746
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: Filed date 2 Jul 1982; Other Information: PAT-APPL-394806
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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