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Theodore H Gawain

Oscar Biblarz

A multistage EHD generator with parallel outputs to produce a usable output urrent. A single injector injects particles or droplets into a fluid flow which traverses a plurality of EHD generator stages in series. At each generator stage there is a means for charging the particles and a means for neutralizing the particles. The outputs between the charging and neutralizing means are connected in parallel to provide a substantial electrical power output.

Multistaged electrohydrodynamic (EHD) generator with parallel outputs

An optimally loaded electrohydrodynamic power generator which provides a form maximum loading throughout an EHD conversion channel. The channel between the injector and collector is in the form of a slender, converging-diverging nozzle of a shape defined by the following pair of parametric equations: ##EQU1## where r=nozzle radius at station z,

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Theodore H Gawain