Performance of magnetohydrodynamic generator in the inlet region

In this analysis, the velocity and the current distributions and the efficiency of the MHD generator in the inlet region of the duct are analysed for the case when the conducting fluid enters the duct with a uniform velocity. It is found that the Hall and the ionslip currents produce fluctuations in the current components. Transverse current, surprisingly, does not show any fluctuations for the parameters used in this analysis. the efficiency at any point in the developing flow region is more comparable with that in the fully developed region. the variation of axial current, transverse current and the efficiency for various parameters in the developing region are shown graphically.