THE NOL 10,000 ATM. BALLISTIC PISTON COMPRESSOR. 1. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Abstract
An apparatus is described which makes possible the rapid and momentary compression of a test gas from atmospheric pressure to a maximum pressure of 10,000 atmospheres. Accompanying temperatures are of the order of magnitude of 10,000 K and depend on the test gas and the initial conditions. This ballistic piston compressor is specifically designed for the study of the nature of the radiation emitted by extremely hot dense gases. Idealized calculations are presented of the relative density, temperature, volume of the hot dense gas sample, and reservoir pressure for the test gas pressure range of one to 10,000 atmospheres.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 11, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0417224
Entities
People
- George T. Lalos
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory