摘要:
A thermionic-emitting chromium electrode for magnetohydrodynamic generators possessing excellent electrical stability, oxidation resistance, and resistance to basic slags is set forth. In a preferred embodiment the chromium electrode contains 0.5 to 25 percent of thorium oxide or similar dopants.
摘要:
A composite electrode for MHD conversion ducts is constituted by identical elements in juxtaposed relation, each main element being made up of ceramic blocks assembled in a metallic support and each block being essentially made up of a current-collecting ceramic element which is placed between two heat-insulating ceramic elements. The electrode is unaffected by the corrosive action of molten alkali-metal seed material within the duct.
摘要:
A jet propulsion power plant comprising in succession a compressor, a supplemental heating means, an expansion gas turbine, a main heating means, and a magnetoplasmadynamic generator adapted to supply at least a part of the energy necessary for driving the compressor. The compressor is driven by an electrical motor means electrically connected to the magnetoplasmadynamic generator and to a supplemental generator rotated by the expansion gas turbine.
摘要:
Electrode for an MHD generator, consisting of a metal element borne by a support in which it can move in the direction of its axis; the support and metal element surfaces exposed to hot gases flowing in the nozzle duct are electrically insulated by means of an insulating layer of cooling liquid vapor covering the surface of the lower part of the support.
摘要:
A generator duct for a magnetohydrodynamic generator constituted of an electrically and thermally conductive cooling jacket and thin insulating layers formed thereon at the side of the path of the fluid flowing through the cooling jacket, and providing means for generating a layer of insulating fluid over the surface of the conductive cooling jacket which may be additionally coated with an insulating material.