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Title: Shock mitigation for the PFLs at the SATURN accelerator

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/495842· OSTI ID:495842
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States). AGT Accelerator Operations Dept.

Accelerometer measurements were made on the SATURN pulse forming lines (PFL) to determine the mechanism responsible for severe metal deformation around the water switch openings and cracking of welded seams. A reason for this problem and a solution were established. A simple shock mitigating pad under the support stand for the PFL provides more than adequate protection from shock damage and will greatly extend the useful life of the power flow sections of SATURN.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
495842
Report Number(s):
SAND-97-1534; ON: DE97007215; TRN: 97:013286
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Jun 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English