End Effect Losses in dc Magnetohydrodynamic Generators

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In this paper the end effect loss in a dc magnetohydrodynamic generator with rectangular cross section is considered. The case for nonconducting walls is examined, and a simple expression for the losses in terms of the maximum power output is obtained. The end effect loss is compared to viscous and turbulent flow losses and it is shown to be the predominant loss over a wide range of operating conditions.

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