Chemical Laser Pumping Technology.
Abstract
The feasibility of chemically pumping simulated HF/DF laser effluent gases was demonstrated. The reactive material used was calcuim prepared by precipitation from a solution in cryogenic anhydrous ammonia. The calcium contained within specially designed canisters reacted with a high temperature, low pressure equimolar mixture of HF, H2, and N2, produced by the reaction of hydrogen and fluorine in a combustion chamber which closely simulated laser effluent gases. Gas flow rates up to 1 gram/sec were absorbed by 100-gram calcium beds. System design studies were also conducted evaluating reactant requirements for various operational parameters such as duration, flow rate, acceptable gas pressure and thermal limitations. A conceptual design for a chemical pump was derived.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0915546
Entities
People
- D. B. Evans
- L. Manson
Organizations
- TRW Inc.