Accession Number:

AD0649376

Title:

INDUCTIVE POWER SUPPLY FOR A 100-IN. HOTSHOT WIND TUNNEL

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARO INC ARNOLD AFS TN

Personal Author(s):

• Patterson, J. N.

Report Date:

1967-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

70.0

Abstract:

The report describes a 100-million joule inductive power supply. A description of all major, or unique, components is presented. The supply furnishes energy primarily to a 100-inch. test section Hotshot Tunnel however, other applications have been made since the initial operation. The system theory of operation is presented along with major operational problems that have developed during the five years the system has been in operation.

Descriptors:

• *POWER SUPPLIES
• COILS
• CONTROL SYSTEMS
• INDUCTION MOTORS
• MOTOR GENERATORS
• OPERATION
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• SWITCHING CIRCUITS
• WIND TUNNELS

Subject Categories:

• Electric Power Production and Distribution
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE