Influence of Tensor Conductivity on Current Distribution in a MHD Generator

摘要: Magnetohydrodynamic generators may operate under conditions such that the product of electron cyclotron frequency and mean collision time is not small compared to unity. Accordingly electrical conductivity a tensor rather than scalar quantity. The influence on current distribution has been investigated in two idealized situations, one pertaining entrance exit regions generator other region near segmented electrodes. calculations predict modifications internal impedance which can be described terms increases effective duct length width.