Accession Number:

ADA114154

Title:

Laboratory Demonstration Electromagnetic Launcher: Preliminary Hazard Analysis

Descriptive Note:

Research rept.

Corporate Author:

WESTINGHOUSE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER PITTSBURGH PA

Personal Author(s):

• Deis, D. W.

Report Date:

1982-01-29

Pagination or Media Count:

27.0

Abstract:

The results of the preliminary hazard analysis on the Laboratory Demonstration Electromagnetic Launcher are described. This analysis was based on system concepts and inherent known hazards. This work has concluded that although serious hazards do exist, a properly designed laboratory and detailed operating plan can ensure personnel safety and minimize the potential for system or component damage.

Descriptors:

• *GUN LAUNCHERS
• ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
• LABORATORY TESTS
• KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES
• DIRECT CURRENT
• ENERGY STORAGE
• ELECTRIC GENERATORS
• ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION
• HAZARDS

Subject Categories:

• Safety Engineering
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Guns
• Electricity and Magnetism

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE