Fabrication of a Lightweight Superconducting MHD Magnet.
Abstract
The report contains the details of fabricating a lightweight superconducting magnet suitable for a portable magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) project. Problems in winding of the pancake coils, bending of the coil ends to a saddle form and bonding of the insulation were overcome by controlled dimensioning and variable fixturing. Preimpregnated E glass filament strands are used for the former and hoops. Construction techniques are illustrated. Epoxy fibreglass cloth end plates and glass filament ties are used to restrain the end repulsive forces. Basic differences of the actual magnet fabricated and the final design conception (reference design 69) are included together with additional stress and heat calculations for the dewar and magnet system. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0768222
Entities
People
- David Gluck
- David L. Atherton