DID YOU KNOW? DTIC has over 3.5 million final reports on DoD funded research, development, test, and evaluation activities available to our registered users. Click
HERE to register or log in.
Accession Number:
AD0489427
Title:
A UNIQUE SWITCHING DEVICE FOR INDUCTIVE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Corporate Author:
ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AFB TN
Report Date:
1966-09-01
Abstract:
An efficient current interrupting device to be used with inductive power supplies was developed. A unique switch, termed the gun switch, has been developed which utilizes gunpowder as a propellant to drive a plastic piston into, and shear, and electrical ribbon conductor. The gun switch has transferred up to 220,000 joules 36,000 amp into an 0.06-ohm, 6-micron h load with an electrical transfer efficiency of 97 percent.
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. 28 Oct 1964-11 Apr 1966
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with ARO, Inc., Tullahoma, Tenn. DOI: 10.21236/AD0489427
Pages:
0050
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Contract Number:
AF 40(600)-1200
File Size:
2.77MB
