A Brief Study of Rocket-Powered Magnetohydrodynamic Generators and Energy-Storage Devices

J. H. Huth

ResearchPublished 1960

A study of various ways to provide large blocks of electrical power (from 1,000 to 100,000 Mw) for up to a few minutes, and with microsecond bursts at considerably higher levels. Comparisons of condensers, inductance coils, explosive-electric transducers, and batteries are made primarily on the basis of volume. However, the discussion emphasizes magnetohydrodynamic power generation. A rocket-powered magnetohydrodynamic generator appears to have potential as a prime power source because of its inherent simplicity, compactness, and relative insensitivity to the surrounding environment.

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Huth, J. H., A Brief Study of Rocket-Powered Magnetohydrodynamic Generators and Energy-Storage Devices. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1960. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_memoranda/RM2522.html.
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