DESIGN AND OPERATION OF THE BATTERY POWER SUPPLY OF A HYPERSONIC PROPULSION FACILITY.
Abstract
A power supply composed of 1140 submarine leadacid cells for operating split-ring plasma arcs is discussed in the light of flight simulation requirements. Arc stability was considered in connection with operating limits caused by circuit transients and the onset of the voltage reversal phenomenon. The control equipment includes a water-cooled ballast resistor and special switches to handle the making and breaking functions (which have been separated). Remote operation ensures the basic safety of personnel; numerous additional safety features have been incorporated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0466360
Entities
People
- E. A. Bunt
- H. L. Olsen
- L. W. Bennett
- R. T. Cusick
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University