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Magnetohydrodynamic Power Generation

Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation uses hot ionized gases and strong magnetic fields to generate electricity without moving parts. It works by ionizing gases with elements like cesium or potassium, then using magnetic fields to deflect electrons and ions in opposite directions, generating voltage. There are different designs like segmented and Hall generators that work on this principle. MHD is often combined with traditional thermal plants, with the MHD system topping the cycle to directly convert some of the hot exhaust gases into electricity. Key challenges are needing very high temperatures to ionize the working gas and potential toxicity issues from the gases used.

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Magnetohydrodynamic Power Generation

Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation uses hot ionized gases and strong magnetic fields to generate electricity without moving parts. It works by ionizing gases with elements like cesium or potassium, then using magnetic fields to deflect electrons and ions in opposite directions, generating voltage. There are different designs like segmented and Hall generators that work on this principle. MHD is often combined with traditional thermal plants, with the MHD system topping the cycle to directly convert some of the hot exhaust gases into electricity. Key challenges are needing very high temperatures to ionize the working gas and potential toxicity issues from the gases used.

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Magnetohydrodynamic

Power Generation
Learning Objectives

1) The operating principle of


Magnetohydrodynamic power generation
2) Indicate the different modes in which it can be
implemented
3) Indicate the challenges posed by this technology
Thermal power plant

Thermal
Hot Gas
Plant

𝑇2
=1−
𝑇1
Combined cycle power plant

Thermal
Hot Gas MHD
Plant

Topping Cycle Bottoming Cycle


Plasma

 Fourth state of matter


 Ionized Gas
 Low ionization energy elements can be used

 Cs, K have relatively low ionization energy


Electrons and ions deflected in opposite directions,
generating voltage
RL

Cs and K added to the gas. The temperature should


be high enough to ionize these. Called Seeding
Combined cycle power plant

Thermal
Hot Gas MHD
Plant

Topping Cycle Bottoming Cycle

Seeding
Movement of electrons and ions will
depend on charge as well as mass
Faradaic Generator

RL
Segmented Faraday Generator

RL
Hall Generator

RL
Conclusions

1) Magnetohydrodynamic power generation, enables


generation of power from hot gases, without moving
parts
2) It requires high temperatures
3) Usually combined with a regular thermal plant, but
appears at the top end of the stream
4) Can have toxic implications based on implementation
strategy
Course Summary:

1) Usage of energy around the world – Nation, per capita, by sector


2) Impact on Environment
3) Solar Energy
4) Wind
5) OTEC
6) Geothermal
7) Biomass
8) Battery
9) Fuel cells
10)Supercapacitors
11)Flywheels
12)Magnetohydrodynamic power generation

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