DIELECTRIC GASES: REDUCTION OF LEAKAGE COSTS IN HIGH POWER MICROWAVE SYSTEMS
Abstract
Studies and experimental investigations at Rome Air Development Center have established the technical basis for reducing the enormous costs encountered with the leakage of sulfur hexafluoride from high power microwave systems. It was found that sulfur hexafluoride could be diluted with nitrogen or air without undergoing proportionate degradations in peak power handling capability. At slightly higher gauge pressures, such diluted mixtures could be used without reducing peak power handling capability. Procedures for mixing sulfur hexafluoride and other dielectric gases with nitrogen, air, and oxygen are given if maximum efficiency and safety are to be expected. Practical application of the results can reduce leakage costs by 50 to 70%. Various examples are given. The adaptation of this technique to higher power microwave systems is recommended where leakage of sulfur hexafluoride is a significant cost consideration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0438052
Entities
People
- Leon L. Stevens
- Vincent C. Vannicola
Organizations
- Rome Laboratory