DocumentCode
1231451
Title
Development Status of the LMCD-II Potassium Cooled Inductor Generator
Author
Dobler, Francis X. ; Scheffler, P.H.
Author_Institution
AiResearch Manufacturing Company Division of the Garrett Corporation
Issue
2
fYear
1965
fDate
6/1/1965 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
459
Lastpage
465
Abstract
The configuration and design features of a potassium cooled 50 kw model (LMCD-II) generator are described, including the stator bore seal, bearing and shaft seal configuration, and cooling path arrangement. The unique fabrication techniques discussed include precision machining of the rotor, joining of components by electron beam welding, and assembly of the ceramic-glass insulation system. Results of tests both in conventional fluids and liquid potassium are compared with calculated performance. The problems encountered and the areas requiring further development are presented. Finally, the requirements anticipated for the integration of a generator with the power conversion portion of the SNAP-50/SPUR system are discussed.
Keywords
Boring; Cooling; Electron beams; Fabrication; Inductors; Machining; Rotors; Seals; Shafts; Stators;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0536-1516
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TA.1965.4319836
Filename
4319836
Link To Document