Long Pulse Homopolar Generator

Abstract

The objective of this program was to develop a lightweight, long pulse homopolar generator. The generator is designed to deliver 250 kW at 10kA for pulses greater than 10 seconds. This report reviews the truncated drum (rotor) design and the testing performed. The main design features, such as active excitation coil cooling, of the generator components are reviewed. Energy Storage coil gas generation, Projectiles, Homopolar, High current, High power, High speed, Generator, Electric power generation, Electromagnetic gun.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA205452

Entities

People

  • David P. Bauer
  • Edward A. Knoth

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Air Flow
  • Air Force
  • Air Supplies
  • Bearings
  • Circuits
  • Classification
  • Electric Power
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Electromagnetic Guns
  • Elements
  • Energy Storage
  • Flux Density
  • Friction
  • Generators
  • Magnetic Flux
  • Magnetic Flux Density

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering