A discussion on advanced methods of energy conversion- Magnetohydrodynamic power generation - Temperature and velocity modulated m .h .d . systems

A study is made of the means by which plasmas used for generating m.h.d. power may be modulated in order to provide higher power densities. Temperature and/or velocity modulation may be obtained in a quasi-steady flow combustion system, e.g. by introducing striations of high temperature fluid, or in a non-steady system by exciting pulsations or oscillations. Studies on striations are outlined and the relevant work on non-steady modulation is discussed. A description is given of the joint work at Sheffield University on an oscillatory vortex m.h.d.generator (Sheffield) and a proposed linear m.h.d. system (Queen Mary College, London).