Design and Development of a Segmented Magnet Homopolar Torque Converter

Abstract

The purpose of the device is to convert unidirectional torque of constant speed (such as from a steam turbine prime mover) into variable speed output torque in either the forward or reverse directions. The concept offers an efficient, lightweight low volume design with potential application over a wide range of speeds and power ratings in the range from hundreds to tens of thousands of horsepower. This machine concept can be applied to commercial and military advanced concept vehicles for both terrain and marine environments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0784302

Entities

People

  • C. J. Mole
  • D. J. Boes
  • E. Berkey
  • F. G. Arcella
  • R. A. Feranchak

Organizations

  • Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Converters
  • Eddy Currents
  • Environment
  • Flow Rate
  • Friction
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Lubricants
  • Performance Tests
  • Static Pressure
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering