A progress report - Induction plasma simulation of the GCNR.Significant progress has been made in the design, construction and operation of induction coupled devices which simulate the open cycle Gas Core Nuclear Rocket. These devices incorporate solid feed of the plasma forming material (uranium and uranium simulating materials), permeable walls, seeding of the propellant, and transpiration cooled, choked flow nozzles. Operating parameters and performance data of devices employing these design features are discussed. A uranium plasma experiment is included. In addition, operating data of several devices which compare theoretical and actual performance at a variety of powers, pressures, frequencies, and sizes are discussed.
Document ID
19720027680
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Vogel, C. E. (Humphreys Corp. Bow, N.H., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Physics, Plasma
Meeting Information
Meeting: Symposium on Uranium Plasmas: Research and Applications