Title :
A mechanical connector design for high-current, high-Coulomb pulsed power systems
Author :
Susoeff, A.R. ; Hawke, R.S. ; Leighton, K.S.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., CA, USA
fDate :
1/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A technique to make reliable high-current, high-Coulomb electrical contact was developed for transmitting power into railguns. The method uses spring-loaded removable connectors that are installed independently from the launcher. The simple rod-type design and absence of fastener holes allow maximum utilization of material mechanical properties. Repeated experiments with 9.5 mm diameter connectors demonstrated reliable pulsed charge transfer of 200 C at currents of over 400 kA
Keywords :
electric connectors; electromagnetic launchers; pulsed power technology; 400 kA; 9.5 mm; Helios railgun; electrical contact; high-Coulomb pulsed power systems; high-current; mechanical connector; power transmission; pulsed charge transfer; railguns; Boring; Conducting materials; Connectors; Contacts; Laboratories; Magnetic materials; Mechanical factors; Power system reliability; Pulse power systems; Railguns;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
