Carbon Rod Radiant Source for Blast/Fire Interaction Experiments: Proof of Concept and Design.

Abstract

The investigation of the blast interaction with fires ignited by the nuclear flash requires controlled experiments. A simulator for the pulse of thermal energy is needed in order to properly initiate the fire. This report addresses the development of carbon rod radiant source (CARRS) that is compatible with the FEMA long-duration shock/blast tube at Camp Parks, California. The effort commenced with an understanding of the specific requirements and pertinent research, both past and present. Evaluation of the alternate candidates provided direction for a proof of concept experiment. Subsequent steps produced a laboratory scale (constant 25 kw) model for investigating the electrical, mechanical and optical issues of a 1.8 Mw peak power CARRS. A conservative design was done, which may soon be 'overcome by events' in pulsed power technology. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 30, 1980
Accession Number
ADA098292

Entities

People

  • John E. Cockayne
  • Jon L. Meisner
  • Robert L. Malinowski

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast Tubes
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Detectors
  • Energy
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Loss
  • Literature Surveys
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Power Supplies
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design