Rebuilding the Five Megajoule Homopolar Machine at the University of Texas
Abstract
The role of the 5 MJ homopolar machine at the Center for Electromechanics has changed from that of a pulsed power supply experiment to that of a power supply for various experiments. Because of this change in duty, it was necessary to modify the machine to allow more efficient operation and easier connection of the machine to the load. The experimental bearings which were on the machine were replaced with bearings of a more conventional design. These bearings exhibit a higher stiffness and lower loss than the original bearings, making the machine more reliable and reducing motoring time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA637994
Entities
People
- H. C. Rylander
- H. H. Woodson
- J. H. Gully
- K. M. Tolk
- M. Brennan
- R. C. Zowarka
- W. F. Weldon
- W. L. Bird
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin