Conceptual design studies and experiments related to cavity exhaust systems for nuclear light bulb configurations [PDF]
Investigations of various phases of gaseous nuclear rocket technology have been conducted. The principal research efforts have recently been directed toward the closed-cycle, vortex-stabilized nuclear light bulb engine and toward a small-scale fissioning
Kendall, J. S., Stoeffler, R. C.
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Strength Properties of Preceramic Brazed Joints of a Gold-Palladium Alloy with a Microwave-assisted Oven and Gas/Oxygen Torch Technique [PDF]
, 2014 Statement of problem The effect of microwave brazing on the strength properties of dental casting alloys is not yet known. Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the strength properties of preceramic brazed joints obtained by using a microwave
Dunford, Robert +3 more
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Performance of thermal barrier coatings in high heat flux environments [PDF]
Thermal barrier coatings were exposed to the high temperature and high heat flux produced by a 30 kW plasma torch. Analysis of the specimen heating rates indicates that the temperature drop across the thickness of the 0.038 cm ceramic layer was about ...
Berndt, C. C., Miller, R. A.
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Optimization of Technology for Production of Bimetallic Compounds by High-current Relativistic Electron Beam Hardfacing of Nanostructured Coatings [PDF]
, 2013 The mechanism of remote application of nanostructured coatings on metallic substrates is considered in the article. Spectroscopic studies of gas-plasma torch produced when the number of materials used in coatings is irradiated by the high-current ...
Bazaleev, M.I. +7 more
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High-Speed Tomography—A New Approach to Plasma Bulk Velocity Measurement
Applied SciencesThe plasma bulk velocity is one of the key parameters describing the behavior of a plasma jet and is relevant for applications such as plasma spraying or electric propulsion.
Roman Forster +2 more
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Antimicrobial effects of microwave-induced plasma torch (MiniMIP) treatment on Candida albicans biofilms. [PDF]
Microb Biotechnol, 2019 Handorf O +7 more
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The variable polarity plasma arc welding process: Its application to the Space Shuttle external tank [PDF]
The technical history of the variable polarity plasma arc (VPPA) welding process being introduced as a partial replacement for the gas shielded tungsten arc process in assembly welding of the space shuttle external tank is described.
Bayless, O. E., Jr. +4 more
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Key role of singlet oxygen and peroxynitrite in viral RNA damage during virucidal effect of plasma torch on feline calicivirus. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2018 Yamashiro R, Misawa T, Sakudo A.
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Direct current plasma spraying of mechanofused alumina-steel particles
, 2009 Stainless steel particles (60 $\mu$m in mean diameter) cladded with an alumina shell (2 $\mu$m thick and manufactured by mechanofusion) were sprayed with an Ar-H2 (53-7 slm) d.c. plasma jet (I = 500 A, P = 28 kW, \rho_th = 56 %).
Ageorges, Hélène +4 more
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Disintegration of Carbon Dioxide Molecules in a Microwave Plasma Torch. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2015 Kwak HS, Uhm HS, Hong YC, Choi EH.
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