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MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATION ELECTRICITY [1 record]

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Record 1 1982-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Electromagnetism
OBS

An MHD generator is a device that directly converts the kinetic and thermal energy of an ionized gas to electrical energy by forcing the gas to move in a duct or channel through a magnetic field. The motion induces an electromotive force which can then be used to power an external load.

Key term(s)
  • MHD generation
  • magnetohydrodynamic generation
  • magnetohydrodynamic generation of electricity

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Électromagnétisme
OBS

Magnétohydrodynamique (...). Production directe d'électricité à partir de gaz chauds (...). Le gaz chaud est introduit dans une conduite à laquelle est appliqué un champ magnétique intense. La température du gaz est telle [qu'il] forme un plasma conducteur d'électricité. Le champ magnétique crée, dans le plasma en mouvement, un courant électrique recueilli (...) par deux électrodes.

Key term(s)
  • production d'électricité par magnétohydrodynamique

Spanish

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