Innovative Linear Reciprocating Motor Technology for Advanced Cryocooler Systems

Abstract

The results of the Phase I SBIR effort are described. The program goal is to demonstrate improved flight-class cryocooler system performance through the application of innovative "Vulcan" linear motor technology developed by Holliday labs. An existing cryocooler hardware system, the Ball Flight Prototype BFP provided by Ball Aerospace, will be used for demonstration with several watts from around 65 K. Expected benefits of the Vulcan motor include: greater cryocooler heat-lifting capacity per unit input power; improved reliability/life-time through the elimination of flexing power leads, pressure vessel feedthroughs, and some contamination mechanisms; reduced Electro-Magnetic Interaction; and reduced system mass.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADB205134

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey C. Holliday

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Compressors
  • Construction
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electric Motors
  • Electric Power
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Fabrication
  • Frequency
  • Governments
  • Heat Energy
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Materials
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Stirling Cycles
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Allergy and Immunology.
  • Electrical Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Satellites