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    The document discusses magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation, which generates electricity from ionized gas passing through a magnetic field, without requiring a boiler or turbine as in conventional systems. MHD generation works by seeding an ionized gas with metals to make it conductive, then passing it through a strong magnetic field to generate a current. While still in early stages, MHD generation has already achieved 60% efficiency compared to a maximum of 40% for conventional power stations.

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    The document discusses magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation, which generates electricity from ionized gas passing through a magnetic field, without requiring a boiler or turbine as in conventional systems. MHD generation works by seeding an ionized gas with metals to make it conductive, then passing it through a strong magnetic field to generate a current. While still in early stages, MHD generation has already achieved 60% efficiency compared to a maximum of 40% for conventional power stations.

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    The document discusses magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation, which generates electricity from ionized gas passing through a magnetic field, without requiring a boiler or turbine as in conventional systems. MHD generation works by seeding an ionized gas with metals to make it conductive, then passing it through a strong magnetic field to generate a current. While still in early stages, MHD generation has already achieved 60% efficiency compared to a maximum of 40% for conventional power stations.

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    ENGLISH TASK 4

    Name : Wahyu Abdul Ghofur


    Nim : 202011367
    Class : I

    MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC (MHD) GENERATION

    Inconventional power generation, fuel such as oil or coal is burned. The burning fuel
    heats boilers to produce steam. The steam is used to drive turbo – alternators. The MHD
    process generates electricity without requiring a boiler or a turbine.
    MHD generation works on the principle that when a conductor cuts a magnetic field , a
    current flows through the conductor. In MHD generation the conductor is an ionized gas. Small
    amounts of metal are added to the gas to improve its conductivity . This is called seeding the
    gas. The seeded gas is then pumped at a high temperature and pressure through a strong
    magnetic field.The electrons in the gas are collected at an electrode. This movement of
    electrons constitutes a current flow.
    Two methods of MHD generation can be used : the open – cycle and the the closed –
    cycle. In the open – cycle method the hot gas is discharged. In the closed – cycle method it is
    recirculated.
    The open - cycle method uses gas from burning coal or oil. The gas is seeded and then
    passed through a magnetic field to generate current. The seeding elements are recovered and
    the gas can then be used to drive a turbin before being allowed to escape.
    The closed – cycle method uses an inert gas, such as helium , which is heated indirectly.
    The gas is circulated continually through the MHD generator. MHD generation is still in its early
    stages but alredy an efficiency rate of 60% has been reached . This compares with a maximum
    of 40% from conventional power stations.

    1. How does the MHD process differ from conventional system ?


    Answer : The MHD process generates electricity without requiring a boiler or a turbine

    2. What principle does MHD generation make use of ?


    Answer : MHD generation works on the principle that when a conductor cuts a magnetic
    field , a current flows through the conductor

    3. What form does the conductor take in the MHD process ?


    Answer : In MHD generation the conductor is an ionized gas

    4. What happens to the gas ?


    Answer : seeding the gas

    5. What methods of MHD generation are in use ?


    Answer : the open – cycle and the the closed – cycle
    6. How do the two methods differ ?
    Answer : In the open – cycle method the hot gas is discharged. In the closed – cycle
    method it is recirculated

    7. How does the efficiency of this process compare with conventional system ?
    Answer : MHD generation is still in its early stages but alredy an efficiency rate of 60%
    has been reached . This compares with a maximum of 40% from conventional power
    stations

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