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- Introduces the reader to engineering magnetohydrodynamics applications and presents a comprehensive guide of how to approach different problems found in this multidisciplinary field
- Presents examples of how computer aided engineering and multi-physics analysis can be used in research, development and optimization of complex engineering physics problems
- A valuable guide for design engineers dealing with thermo-magnetic systems for liquid metals
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology (BRIEFSAPPLSCIENCES)
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
About this book
Introduces the reader to engineering magnetohydrodynamics applications and presents a comprehensive guide of how to approach different problems found in this multidisciplinary field.
An introduction to engineering magnetohydrodynamics, this brief focuses heavily on the design of thermo-magnetic systems for liquid metals, with emphasis on the design of electromagnetic annular linear induction pumps for space nuclear reactors. Alloy systems that are liquid at room temperature have a high degree of thermal conductivity far superior to ordinary non-metallic liquids. This results in their use for specific heat conducting and dissipation applications. For example, liquid metal-cooled reactors are typically very compact and can be used in space propulsion systems and in fission reactors for planetary exploration.
Computer aided engineering (CAE), computational physics and mathematical methods are introduced, as well as manufacturing and testing procedures. An overview on space nuclear systems is also included. This brief is an invaluable tool for design engineers and applied physicists as well as to graduate students in nuclear and mechanical engineering or in applied physics.
Authors and Affiliations
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Carlos O. Maidana
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Thermo-Magnetic Systems for Space Nuclear Reactors
Book Subtitle: An Introduction
Authors: Carlos O. Maidana
Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09030-6
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)
Copyright Information: The Author(s) 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-09029-0Published: 29 September 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-09030-6Published: 16 September 2014
Series ISSN: 2191-530X
Series E-ISSN: 2191-5318
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 53
Number of Illustrations: 8 b/w illustrations, 12 illustrations in colour
Topics: Nuclear Energy, Aerospace Technology and Astronautics, Energy Systems, Mathematical and Computational Engineering