Staircase electrode-wall configuration for MHD generators

Details Staircase electrode-wall configuration for MHD generators Staircase electrode-wall configuration for MHD generators

1979-11-08

1982-02-09

Duggan, Donovan F.

Electrical generator or motor structure

Dynamoelectric

Conducting fluid

H02K 4500

Patent

active

043151698

ABSTRACT:
A staircase electrode-wall configuration for a MHD generator which uses fd dynamic means to protect the electrodes from substantial damage due to arcing and chemical attack. The electrode walls of a MHD generator duct have periodic conductor/insulator elements where channel divergence or convergence is accomplished in a stepwise fashion. The electrode is situated within the insulator of each element to be backward-facing so as not to be directly exposed to the hot gas flow. The turbulence which exists at the backward-facing electrode moves the arc spot about the surface to prevent severe local damage. Chemical attack is inhibited by a laminated electrode surface of a low corrosive material and the turbulence which aids in cooling the electrode face. Additional cooling may be obtained by a purge jet at the electrode face.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2558816 (1951-07-01), Bruynes
patent: 3261993 (1966-07-01), Keating, Jr.
patent: 3406300 (1968-10-01), Teno et al.
patent: 3428835 (1969-02-01), Dzung
patent: 3660701 (1972-05-01), Blattmann et al.
patent: 3854061 (1974-12-01), Rosa

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Staircase electrode-wall configuration for MHD generators does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Staircase electrode-wall configuration for MHD generators, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Staircase electrode-wall configuration for MHD generators will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1262282