Magnetohydrodynamic Power Generation(MHD) using Salt Water as conducting fluid

Abstract

In this paper the study of use of salt water as a conducting fluid, for electricity generation is presented. From the survey it is found that the requirement of power will increased in next decade, hence the solution will be use of non-conventional energy. In non-conventional energy MHD is most reliable and lossless system. The advantages of using MHD power generation in the system will not only cuts back on carbon and other emissions but also ensure the longevity of our fossil fuel reserve. The downside of it is that only the Lorentz force law coupled with the definition of work has been invoked. Certain other problems, however, naturally present themselves for consideration. They include the problem of magnetic reconnection and a fluid thermal gradient which creates eddies in the charged moving fluid, dissipating the energy of the system. Since salt water is available in abundance and there are very few applications in which salt water is used as compared to quantity of salt water available in ocean, so use of salt water for electricity generation will be most feasible solution.