A nuclear-magnetogasdynamic (MGD) power generation system is described which is capable of satisfying the long-duration, high power level mission requirements of space vehicles. In this Rankine cycle system, radio-frequency (RF) electric fields are used to ionize a cool supersonic gas, and the Hall effect is used to generate electrical power. Following an analysis of MGD energy conversion and RF plasma production, preliminary design is made of an-experimental system having a generator power density of 10 megawatts/cu m in which 5% of the output power is used to produce the cool plasma.


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    Title :

    Nuclear-Magnetogasdynamic Power Generation for Space Vehicles


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers ; 1906



    Publication date :

    1963-01-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English