Cryogenic Systems and Superconductive Power
Abstract
Extreme environments are a common requirement of military applications of propulsion machinery. It is essential that superconductive propulsion systems for ships and military vehicles be of rugged and highly reliable construction. For this reason, dominant emphasis has been given during Phase III to shock and vibration testing of representative superconductive coils while operating in a superconducting mode near the upper current density limit. Supplementary tests have also been made to determine structural and mechanical properties of materials applicable to the composite material of the superconductive coil while at liquid helium temperatures. The second area of experimental evaluation conducted during Phase III involved liquid metal collectors for acyclic superconductive machines in which gallium is used as the liquid metal. These tests have been conducted to identify potential materials and process problem areas and to demonstrate the potential resolution of such problems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 16, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0786156
Entities
People
- B. D. Hatch
- D. W. Jones
- E. T. Laskaris
- J. D. Hurley
Organizations
- General Electric