Title :
A busgun design example
Author_Institution :
DYUAR Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA
Abstract :
A prototype busgun design is presented capable of launching a 15 MJ projectile with only 7 MJ provided by an external electric source. The busgun is an electromagnetic launcher implementing a novel electromagnetic chemical propulsion concept. A built-in nonexplosive magnetic flux compression generator and other innovations distinguish it from conventional railguns. Major design features and parameters are discussed and estimated for a particular busgun example. The busgun operation cycle is described. Energy and flux losses are considered, as well as scaling.<>
Keywords :
magnetic flux; magnetic leakage; power supplies to apparatus; projectiles; pulse generators; pulsed power technology; railguns; 15 MJ; 7 MJ; busgun design; busgun operation cycle; electromagnetic chemical propulsion; electromagnetic launcher; energy losses; external electric source; flux losses; magnetic flux; nonexplosive magnetic flux compression generator; Acceleration; Aluminum; Chemicals; Current density; Electromagnetic compatibility; Electromagnetic launching; Electronic ballasts; Packaging; Projectiles; Tungsten;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
