Year
1988
Degree Name
Master of Engineering (Hons.)
Department
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Recommended Citation
Whichello, Julian, Investigations of the electrical characteristics of a vacuum arc centrifuge, Master of Engineering (Hons.) thesis, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wollongong, 1988. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2459
Abstract
This thesis presents an over-view of isotope separation techniques, particularly using rotating plasmas and outlines recent developments in VAC technology. The theoretical basis, design and construction of the ANSTO VAC is described. An explanation of the experimental apparatus and data acquisition system follows. The vacuum arc discharge characteristics and plasma measurements are presented. The degree of measured separation is analysed against theoretical predictions which indicate that greater separation performance is achievable.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.