Ranchero Explosive Pulsed Power Experiments
Abstract
We are developing the Ranchero high explosive pulsed power (HEPP) system to power cylindrically imploding solid-density liners for hydrodynamics experiments. Our near-term goal is to conduct experiments in the regime pertinent to the Atlas capacitor bank. That is, we will attempt to implode liners of ~50 g mass at velocities approaching 15 km/set. The basic building block of the HEPP system is a coaxial generator with a 304.8 mm diameter stator, and an initial armature diameter of 152 mm. The armature is expanded by a high explosive (HE) charge detonated simultaneously along its axis. We have reported a variety of experiments conducted with generator modules 43 cm long and have presented an initial design for hydrodynamic liner experiments. In this paper we give a synopsis of our first system test, and a status report on the development of a generator module that is 1.4 m long.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA611491
Entities
People
- C. M. Fowler
- D. A. Clark
- D. H. Herrera
- D. Martinez
- E. C. Martinez
- E. V. Armijo
- Eduardo López
- F. P. Garcia
- Irvin R. Lindemuth
- J. C. King
- J. J. Bartos
- Jasmes H. Goforth
- O. F. Garcia
- R. D. Day
- R. J. Faehl
- R. K. Keinigs
- T. J. Herrera
- W. A. Anderson
- W. J. Deninger
- Walter L. Atchison
Organizations
- Los Alamos National Laboratory