Chinese scientists claim that a single explosive event in a shock tunnel can create the most potent hypersonic generator by converting hot gas.
According to a source, a recent study published in the Chinese Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics describes a groundbreaking military innovation.
Powering the Future of Hypersonic Weapons
The study elaborates on the utilization of a hypersonic generator, capable of converting the energy from a controlled detonation within a shock tunnel into sufficient electrical power to operate future hypersonic weapons.
Chinese scientists achieved this feat by transforming hot gas into a plasma filled with rapidly moving ions, subsequently converting them into an electric current.
By employing shock waves to accelerate compressed argon gas to speeds 14 times faster than the speed of sound, the resulting ion-filled plasma passed through magnetohydrodynamics generators.
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Compact System with Massive Energy Capacity
These generators produced an electric current of up to 212 kilowatts using a mere 0.26 gallons of gas. This level of power exceeds anything currently available within a compact system, offering a burst of energy with substantial capacity and efficiency.
The scientists emphasize the absence of intermediate energy storage components, allowing direct transfer of energy to the load without requiring a high-power switch. Furthermore, the generator operates without rotating parts, enhancing efficiency and user-friendliness.
Considering that some of the largest weapons under development necessitate a gigawatt of input power, the researchers claim they can generate such power using a mere 177 cubic feet of hypersonic plasma, which is smaller than most vans.
However, China has not yet reached the stage of deploying this new system. Several logistical challenges need to be addressed, including the transportation of a device reliant on controlled detonation and the handling of gas for subsequent charges while in motion.
Nonetheless, if future advancements in this technology offer automated reloading capabilities, China’s hypersonic weapons will receive a significant boost in power.
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