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Title: New console and control system for the 5. 5 inch air gun

Abstract

The 5.5 inch air gun, located in Bldg. 882, was originally operated with manual valves, pressure gages and high pressure plumbing, all located in close proximity to the operator. This system was replaced with electrically operated valves and controls. All high pressure plumbing was removed from the vicinity of the operator. Many safety interlocks were incorporated into this new design.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
OSTI Identifier:
7104299
Report Number(s):
SAND-77-0637
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0789
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING; GUNS; CONTROL SYSTEMS; ACCELERATION; AIR; TEST FACILITIES; FLUIDS; GASES; 420200* - Engineering- Facilities, Equipment, & Techniques

Citation Formats

Shuman, R.L. New console and control system for the 5. 5 inch air gun. United States: N. p., 1977. Web. doi:10.2172/7104299.
Shuman, R.L. New console and control system for the 5. 5 inch air gun. United States. doi:10.2172/7104299.
Shuman, R.L. Wed . "New console and control system for the 5. 5 inch air gun". United States. doi:10.2172/7104299. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/7104299.
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