Pumping effect in Y- and Ψ-shaped channels with Π-haped cores

S. Denisov¹ - V. Dolgikh¹ - R. Khalilov¹ - I. Kolesnichenko^1,2 - S. Khripchenko^1,2

¹ Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics, UB RAS, 1 Korolyov str., Perm, 614013, Russia
² Perm National Research Polytechnic University, Russia

Abstract
The hydrodynamic characteristics of Y- and Ψ-shaped channel of the MHD pump are studied both experimentally and numerically. Calculation of magnetic and hydrodynamic fields in MHD channels is performed. The pressure drop - flowrate characteristics of these fields are determined. The obtained data are compared with the results of physical experiments carried out using a gallium circuit. Figs 7, Refs 3.