Zvarinograd
05-12-2003, 13:05
Magnetohydrodynamics is a method of generating electricity by passing a high-velocity stream of plasma (gas at very high temperature) across a magnetic field. As the stream moves through the magnetic field, it has an electric current generated in it. The principle is the same as that of the electric generator, except in magnetohydrodynamics the plasma stream rather than a coil of wire acts as the conductor. If tungsten electrodes (which are capable of resisting the extreme hearts involved) are inserted into the plasma, a current will flow in an external circuit between them. In this way heat can almost be directly converted into electric energy. The plasma will be heated by liquid hydrocarbon fuels to a temperature of 2,000 to 3,000 degrees Celsius (3,632 to 5,432 degrees Fahrenheight). At these temperatures the gas is ionized (has electrons stripped from it's atoms) and becomes sufficiently conducting. The strong magnetic fields required will be provided by bleeding excess extremely cold liquid hydrocarbon fuel onto the superconducting magnets (provided by the Dominion of Kotterdam), hopefully providing enough strength to contain the plasma. The magnetohydrodynamic powerplants could in theory be smaller than conventional power stations and achieve a much greater efficiency.
Now, what was in theory is now proven, the United Socialist States of Zvarinograd would like to present to the world Magnetohydrodynamic power. Our nation's trade ministry is now accepting offers for the purchase of this technology, in any of the following methods, by electronic transfer, by technician training or by secured mailing of schematics and related references. The price for such technology is remains at $1 trillion USD.
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Strictly modern-near future (near future means anything that is in development in the modern world) technology.
Before you even think of posting that this technology is impossible (in this timeline or at all), go to the research thread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88576), alright? Don't fill the sales thread with debate, thank you.
Now, what was in theory is now proven, the United Socialist States of Zvarinograd would like to present to the world Magnetohydrodynamic power. Our nation's trade ministry is now accepting offers for the purchase of this technology, in any of the following methods, by electronic transfer, by technician training or by secured mailing of schematics and related references. The price for such technology is remains at $1 trillion USD.
OOC:
Strictly modern-near future (near future means anything that is in development in the modern world) technology.
Before you even think of posting that this technology is impossible (in this timeline or at all), go to the research thread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88576), alright? Don't fill the sales thread with debate, thank you.