EP0242501A1 - Assembly for accelerating projectiles by means of an electrically heated plasma - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device for accelerating projectiles located in a tube closed on one side by an electrically heated plasma with the features of the preamble of claim 1.
- a particularly disadvantage of these known devices is that a relatively large initial volume is required in which the plasma is generated and heated.
- the present invention was therefore based on the object of further developing a device of the type mentioned at the outset so that the initial volume in which the plasma is generated and heated is as small as possible.
- a known acceleration device is shown again, such as that from the Goldstein et. al. is described in more detail.
- Fig. 1 denotes a tube which is closed on one side and on the tube bottom of which the closure is located a first electrode 2 is arranged.
- a second electrode 3 (ring electrode) arranged electrically insulated from the first electrode is connected to the first electrode 2 via a voltage source 4 and a switch.
- the two electrodes 2 and 3 define a plasma chamber designated 6 in the tube 1, which is initially closed in the area of the ring electrode 3 by a projectile 7 to be accelerated.
- this device has the disadvantage that the plasma chamber 6 has a relatively large volume in which the driving pressure builds up relatively slowly.
- FIGS. 2 and 3 show the embodiment of a device according to the invention, which manages with a slit-shaped plasma space.
- the tube 10 of a plasma cannon is designated by 10, which at the same time forms the ring electrode 100 at its closure-side end.
- the coaxial central electrode is identified by 11 and the insulating body between central electrode 11 and ring electrode 100 is identified by 12.
- Part of the inner surface of the tube 10 is at the closure end with a burn-resistant contact material 13, for. B. lined with a sintered material of tungsten and Kopfer.
- the projectile 14, the inner wall of the ring electrode 100 and the coaxial central electrode form a gap-shaped discharge space 15.
- the acceleration process is initiated by closing the switch 5 (FIG. 3) by a discharge which is formed in the narrow gap 15 between the projectile 14 and the insulating piece 12 or the coaxial central electrode 11.
- material is vaporized and heated up predominantly in the base areas of the hot arc.
- further material is evaporated due to the close contact of the arc with the walls of the gap.
- the resulting pressure drives the projectile 14 towards the pipe end.
- a plasma 16 forms in the increasing plasma space behind the projectile 14.
- FIG. 4 shows a simplified circuit diagram for operating the plasma cannon according to the invention.
- the schematically represented plasma cannon was designated 9 and the simplified circuit diagram was designated 20.
- 10 denotes the tube and the ring electrode, and 11 the first electrode.
- a drive for. B. a motor powered by a liquid fuel
- 22 denotes a DC generator.
- the voltage generated by the direct current generator is fed via switch 23 to a capacitor 24, which acts as a capacitive energy store.
- the capacitance 24 is connected on the one hand via a switch 25 to the first electrode 11 and on the other hand via a current-limited inductor 27 to the second electrode 10.
- the capacitance 24 can be short-circuited via a switch 26.
- the capacitive energy store 24 is charged to the voltage Uo.
- the energy store is discharged via the inductor 27 and via the plasma in the accelerator.
- the short-circuit switch 26 is closed. The decreasing current flow through the accelerator plasma is then maintained by the inductance of the coil 27.
- the mode of operation of the plasma cannon does not essentially depend on the gap 15 between the projectile 14 and the coaxial electrode 10 (cf. FIGS. 2 and 3).
- the gap-shaped intermediate space 15 can preferably also be filled with a slightly gassing material (for example polyethylene).
- a slightly gassing material for example polyethylene
- light-gassing materials are substances that break down into molecules (gases) with a low molecular weight (molecular weight ⁇ 30) under the effect of the arc discharge. Due to the additional material evaporation of this substance, the energy conversion in the plasma is controlled and the plasma pressure increases, so that the projectile leaves the tube 10 at a higher speed.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Beschleunigung von in einem einseitig verschlossenem Rohr befindlichen Projektilen durch ein elektrisch aufgeheiztes Plasma mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a device for accelerating projectiles located in a tube closed on one side by an electrically heated plasma with the features of the preamble of claim 1.
Es ist bekannt, daß mit elektrisch aufgeheizten Plasmen Projektile in metallischen Rohren auf hohe Geschwindigkeiten beschleunigt werden können (vgl. Goldstein S.A. et. al. Final Report on Research and Development of a Plasma Jet Mass Accelerator as a Driver for Impact Fusion; GT-Devices, Alexandria, VA, USA, Contract DE-AC05-81-ER10846, May 1984). Bei diesen bekannten Vorrichtungen werden in engen Isolierstoffkapillaren Plasmastrahlen erzeugt, die auf den Projektilboden einwirken. Durch Kontakt der Gasentladung mit den Kapillarwänden kommt es zur Ablation von Isolierstoff und zur Aufheizung des Plasmas. Die Folge sind Plasmastrahlen, die aus den Kapillaröffnungen austreten.It is known that projectiles in metallic tubes can be accelerated to high speeds with electrically heated plasmas (see Goldstein SA et. Al. Final Report on Research and Development of a Plasma Jet Mass Accelerator as a Driver for Impact Fusion; GT-Devices , Alexandria, VA, USA, Contract DE-AC05-81-ER10846, May 1984). In these known devices, plasma jets are generated in narrow insulating capillaries, which act on the projectile floor. Contact of the gas discharge with the capillary walls leads to ablation of the insulating material and heating of the plasma. The result is plasma jets that emerge from the capillary openings.
Besonders nachteilig ist bei diesen bekannten Vorrichtungen, daß ein relativ großes Anfangsvolumen erforderlich ist, in dem das Plasma erzeugt und aufgeheizt wird.A particularly disadvantage of these known devices is that a relatively large initial volume is required in which the plasma is generated and heated.
Der vorliegenden Erfindung lag daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs erwähnten Art so weiterzuentwickeln, daß das Anfangsvolumen, in dem das Plasma erzeugt und aufgeheizt wird, möglichst gering ist.The present invention was therefore based on the object of further developing a device of the type mentioned at the outset so that the initial volume in which the plasma is generated and heated is as small as possible.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des kennzeichnenden Teils des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1.
Die Unteransprüche geben besonders vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung wieder.The subclaims represent particularly advantageous embodiments of the invention.
Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung werden im folgenden anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen, welche mit Hilfe von Figuren erläutert werden, beschrieben.Details and advantages of the invention are described below with reference to exemplary embodiments, which are explained with the aid of figures.
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- Fig. 1 eine bekannte Vorrichtung zur Beschleunigung von Projektilen mittels eines elektrisch aufgeheizten Plasmas;
- Fig. 2 den Schnitt einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung vor Zünden des Plasmas;
- Fig. 3 den Schnitt einer erfindungsgemäßen Plasmakanone nach Zünden des Plasmas;
- Fig. 4 einen vereinfachten Schaltplan zum Betrieb der erfindungsgemäßen Plasmakanone;
- Fig. 5 den zeitlichen Verlauf des Stromes in der Plasmakanone.
- 1 shows a known device for accelerating projectiles by means of an electrically heated plasma;
- 2 shows the section of a device according to the invention before igniting the plasma;
- 3 shows the section of a plasma cannon according to the invention after ignition of the plasma;
- 4 shows a simplified circuit diagram for operating the plasma cannon according to the invention;
- Fig. 5 shows the time course of the current in the plasma gun.
In Fig. 1 ist noch einmal eine bekannte Beschleunigungsvorrichtung dargestellt, wie sie etwa aus dem eingangs zitierten Bericht von Goldstein et. al. näher beschrieben wird.In Fig. 1, a known acceleration device is shown again, such as that from the Goldstein et. al. is described in more detail.
In Fig. 1 ist mit 1 ein einseitig verschlossenes Rohr bezeichnet, an dessen verschlußseitigem Rohrboden eine erste Elektrode 2 angeordnet ist. Eine zweite von der ersten Elektrode elektrische isoliert angeordnete Elektrode 3 (Ringelektrode) ist über eine Spannungsquelle 4 und einen Schalter mit der ersten Elektrode 2 verbunden. Durch die beiden Elektroden 2 und 3 wird in dem Rohr 1 eine mit 6 bezeichnete Plasmakammer definiert, die im Bereich der Ringelektrode 3 zunächst durch ein zu beschleunigendes Projektil 7 abgeschlossen ist.In Fig. 1, 1 denotes a tube which is closed on one side and on the tube bottom of which the closure is located a
Nach dem Schließen des Schalters 5 wird zwischen den Elektroden 2 und 3 ein Lichtbogen gezündet und daß Projektil 7 durch den Druck des Lichtbogenplasmas beschleunigt.After
Wie bereits eingangs erwähnt, weist diese Vorrichtung den Nachteil auf, daß die Plasmakammer 6 ein relativ großes Volumen aufweist, in der der treibende Druck sich verhältnismäßis langsam aufbaut.As already mentioned at the beginning, this device has the disadvantage that the
Die Fig. 2 und 3 zeigen das Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, die mit einem spaltförmigen Plasmaraum auskommt.2 and 3 show the embodiment of a device according to the invention, which manages with a slit-shaped plasma space.
Mit 10 ist das Rohr einer Plasmakanone bezeichnet, welches gleichzeitig an seinem verschlußseitigen Ende die Ringelektrode 100 bildet. Die koaxiale Mittelelektrode ist mit 11 und der Isolierkörper zwischen Mittelelektrode 11 und Ringelektrode 100 ist mit 12 gekennzeichnet.The
Ein Teil der inneren Oberfläche des Rohres 10 ist am verschlußseitigen Ende mit einem abbrandfesten Kontaktmaterial 13, z. B. mit einem Sinterwerkstoff aus Wolfram und Kopfer, ausgekleidet. Das Projektil 14, die Innenwand der Ringelektrode 100 und die koaxiale Mittelelektrode bilden einen spaltförmigen Entladungsraum 15. Zur Beschleunigung des Projektils 14 wird dieses unmittelbar vor bzw. so, daß ein spaltförmiger Entladungsraum 15 gebildet wird, angeordnet. Der Beschleunigungsvorgang wird durch Schließen des Schalters 5 (Fig. 3) durch eine Entladung eingeleitet, die sich in dem engen Spalt 15 zwischen Projektil 14 und Isolierstück 12 bzw. koaxialen Mittelelektrode 11 ausbildet. Während des raschen Anstieges des Stromes i wird überwiegend in den Fußpunktsgebieten des heißen Lichtbogens Material verdampft und aufgeheizt. Zusätzlich wird durch den engen Kontakt des Lichtbogens mit den Wänden des Spalts weiteres Material verdampft. Der dabei entstehende Druck treibt das Projektil 14 in Richtung des Rohrendes. Während der Beschleunigung bildet sich in dem größer werdenden Plasmaraum hinter dem Projektil 14 ein Plasma 16 aus.Part of the inner surface of the
Fig. 4 zeigt einen vereinfachten Schaltplan zum Betrieb der erfindungsgemäßen Plasmakanone. Mit 9 wurde dabei die schematisch dargestellte Plasmakanone und mit 20 der vereinfachte Schaltplan bezeichnet. Mit 10 ist das Rohr und die Ringelektrode, und mit 11 die erste Elektrode bezeichnet.4 shows a simplified circuit diagram for operating the plasma cannon according to the invention. The schematically represented plasma cannon was designated 9 and the simplified circuit diagram was designated 20. 10 denotes the tube and the ring electrode, and 11 the first electrode.
In dem Schaltplan 20 wird mit 21 ein Antrieb, z. B. ein mit einem Flüssigtreibstoff gespeister Motor, und mit 22 ein Gleichstromgenerator bezeichnet. Die von dem Gleichstromgenerator erzeugte Spannung wird über den Schalter 23 einer Kapazität 24 zugeführt, die als kapazitiver Energiespeicher wirkt. Die Kapazität 24 ist einerseits über einen Schalter 25 mit der ersten Elektrode 11 und andererseits über eine strombegrenzte Induktivität 27 mit der zweiten Elektrode 10 verbunden.In the circuit diagram 20, a drive, for. B. a motor powered by a liquid fuel, and 22 denotes a DC generator. The voltage generated by the direct current generator is fed via
Außerdem kann die Kapazität 24 über einen Schalter 26 kurzgeschlossen werden.In addition, the
Zu Beginn des Beschleunigungsvorganges ist der kapazitive Energiespeicher 24 auf die Spannung Uo aufgeladen. Nach Einlegen des Schalters 25 zum Zeitpunkt t = t0 (vgl. auch Fig. 5), entlädt sich der Energiespeicher über die Induktivität 27 und über das Plasma im Beschleuniger. Wenn zum Zeitpunkt t = t1 der Strom i seinen maximalen Wert imax erreicht hat, wird der Kurzschlußschalter 26 geschlossen. Der abnehmende Stromfluß über das Beschleunigerplasma wird danach durch die Induktivität der Spule 27 aufrechterhalten.At the beginning of the acceleration process, the
Bei einem praktischen Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung wurde bei eine Ladespannung von 9 kV ein Aluminiumkörper der Masse von m = 15g beschleunigt. Der Strom erreichte nach t1 = 88 µs sein Maximum von imax = 282 kA und fiel danach nahezu linear ab. Die Fluggeschwindigkeit des Projektiles betrug dabei 1020 m/s.In a practical embodiment of the device according to the invention, an aluminum body with a mass of m = 15 g was accelerated at a charging voltage of 9 kV. After t1 = 88 µs, the current reached its maximum of i max = 282 kA and then fell almost linearly. The flight speed of the projectile was 1020 m / s.
Bei allen durchgeführten Versuchen hat sich ergeben, daß die Funktionsweise der Plasmakanone nicht wesentlich von dem Spalt 15 zwischen Projektil 14 und der koaxialen Elektrode 10 (vgl. Fig. 2 und Fig. 3) abhängt. So war es beispielsweise auch möglich, das Projektil 15 direkt vor der koaxialen Innenelektrode 11 anzuordnen (Abstand zwischen Innenelektrode und Projektil = 0).In all the tests carried out, it has been found that the mode of operation of the plasma cannon does not essentially depend on the
Vorzugsweise kann der spaltförmige Zwischenraum 15 aber auch mit einem leicht gasenden Material (z. B. Polyäthylen) gefüllt werden. Als leichtgasendes Material werden dabei solche Stoffe bezeichnet, die unter der Wirkung der Lichtbogenentladung in Moleküle (Gase) mit niedrigem Molekulargewicht (Molekulargewicht <30) zerfallen. Durch die zusätzliche Materialverdampfung dieses Stoffes wird der Energieumsatz im Plasma gersteuert und es erhöht sich der Plasmadruck, so daß das Projektil mit höherer Geschwindigkeit das Rohr 10 verläßt.However, the gap-shaped
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