U--25 B mhd unit for carrying out investigations under the conditions of strong electric and magnetic fields

This article describes the fundamental scheme, the construction of the principal subassemblies, and the system of a large U-25B experimental MHD unit designed for making investigations in strong electric and magnetic fields (combined with an American superconducting magnetic system). In the course of the next 3--5 years, it is proposed to use the U-25B unit to carry out a wide set of investigations connected with the study of an MHD generator and with the development of elements of the construction under conditions close to the working conditions of an industrial MHD electric power plant.