Laboratory of Magnetic Hydromechanics

Laboratory of Magnetic Hydromechanics

The Laboratory of Magnetic Hydromechanics is involved in the research of MHD processes in facilities where the external magnetic field acts on the working environment - liquid metals used not only in metallurgy, but also in energy and technological processes.
The laboratory specializes in the design and manufacturing of liquid metal contours and their equipment: electromagnetic induction pumps, flowmeters, heat exchangers.
Main directions of research are:

• Experimental, numerical and analytical experimental studies of electromagnetic induction pumps for liquid metal transport.
• Experimental modelling of fusion reactor diverters in a strong magnetic field.
• MHD Flow Experimental Studies and Numerical Modelling in Strong Magnetic Fields, Heat Transmission Studies in the Fusion Reactor Blanket.
• Structural materials corrosion studies in high-temperature liquid metal MHD flow.

Head of laboratory: Dr. phys. Linards Goldsteins, e-mail: linards.goldsteins@lu.lv
Emeritus scientist Olgerts Lielausis