Open AccessI.F.H. Quarter Module Lifting Fixture
Author(s) -
Markus May
Publication year - 1987
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/1030733
Subject(s) - fixture , quarter (canadian coin) , test fixture , position (finance) , liquid nitrogen , engineering , engineering drawing , structural engineering , mechanical engineering , materials science , computer science , chemistry , business , geography , finance , organic chemistry , archaeology
The main purpose of this report is to explain the procedure for lifting the I.F.H. quarter module from a 'prone' position to a 'standing' position and then into the liquid nitrogen test vessel. The main objective for the design of the lifting fixtures was simplicity. The fixtures are to be made of .75 inch thick stainless steel plates which is a stock item for the steel companies. The fixtures are stainless steel so they will be able to keep their structural integrity when immersed in the liquid nitrogen