Selection of vacuum seals for EBT-P

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc. Symp. Eng. Probl. Fusion Res.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6479776

Dillow, C F; Adlon, G L; Stubblefield, V E

Elmo Bumpy Torus Proof of Principle (EBT-P) is a magnetic fusion RandD facility being constructed by McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company - St. Louis Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). EBT-P is a truly unique fusion device requiring careful consideration in selecting both the primary vacuum seals on the toroidal vessel and the secondary vacuum seals in components such as vacuum pumps and and valves. The vacuum seal environment is described and the considerations in vacuum seal selection fully discussed. Methods for protecting vacuum seals in pumps and valves from the microwave environments are also presented.

• Research Organization: McDonnell Douglas Astronaut Co, St. Louis, MO, USA
• OSTI ID: 6479776
• Report Number(s): CONF-811040-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Symp. Eng. Probl. Fusion Res.; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700209* -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Component Development & Materials Testing
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
ELMO BUMPY TORUS
ELMO DEVICES
IONIZING RADIATIONS
MAGNETIC MIRRORS
MICROWAVE RADIATION
OPEN PLASMA DEVICES
RADIATIONS
SEALS
THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES
VACUUM SYSTEMS
X RADIATION