Application of finite-time thermodynamics to MHD power cycles

Murat Aydin and Hasbi Yavuz

Energy, 1993, vol. 18, issue 9, 907-911

Abstract: We present an analysis of the thermal efficiencies of two different types of MHD-generator cycles operated at maximum power output. The results are compared with the Curzon and Ahlborn efficiency. For electrical efficiency ηe approaching unity, the MHD-cycle efficiency is the same as that of Curzon and Ahlborn. Dependencies of cycles producing maximum work are also analyzed with respect to electrical efficiency, Mach number, and temperature ratio.

Date: 1993
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(93)90003-V

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