Abstract
Numerical simulations are carried out to study plasma properties in a nonequilibrium disk-type MHD generator. The analysis is based on a two-dimensional time-dependent MHD equation, and is performed in the r-z plane. From the r-z analysis, the current distributions in the boundary layer, electrode regions are obtained, as well as the channel main flow region. The two-state nature of plasma, i.e., the formation of streamers and their dynamical behavior in the channel is confirmed. The dependence of the streamer properties on the magnetic field strength and load resistance is examined. The calculations suggest the existence of an eddy current in the boundary layer for the high-loading parameter. Some enhanced eddy currents in the nozzle region and the intensive eddy current at the upper-stream edge of the cathode are obtained for some plasma parameters. 19 references.
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