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Sandia National Laboratories Support for Design of Pulsed Power Research Accelerators & Accelerator Experimental Hardware

EG&G's contract calls for mechanical engineering support in the development of criteria, initial and final mechanical designs and analyses for components of pulsed power accelerator systems, including pulsed power components (pulse forming lines, magnetically insulated transmission lines, and ion or radiation producing diodes), structural tankage, work platforms, microwave generators, pulsed magnets, deionized water, oil and gas processing systems, and diagnostic equipment.

Electrical engineering support is provided in the design and construction of control and monitor systems and data acquisition systems. This equipment typically involves microprocessor-based data acquisition and control systems, electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and transient noise shielding, circuit and system testing, and facility integration. Duties include designing access control and interlock systems for pulsed power machines; and designing control systems for commercial vacuum, oil, water, and specialty gas processing systems.

Electrical/electronic technician support entails installation of control/monitor systems, install, checkout, and troubleshoot interlock and warning systems, install and program programmable logic controllers, and assisting in the design and cost estimation of these systems.

Tasks have included design, prototyping, assembly, and testing of specialized electronic equipment. EG&G has provided off-site personnel and facilities for electronic and mechanical drafting, multi-layer printed circuit fabrication and assembly, mechanical parts machining, and electronic chassis fabrication, wiring, assembly, and testing.

Much of this work is to support Sandia National Laboratories in their development of control equipment for the National Ignition Facility (NIF) currently under construction in Livermore, California.