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Project Nr.:2.5.2.6
Title:Test and evaluation of magnets
Description:The project consists of two modules. The first module will be executed by SWEDEC, upon request by the GICHD, and will assess basic permanent magnet capabilities (power, stand-off, etc.) for clutter removal purposes. The second module will be carried out by Sweden as part of the program to assess suitable techniques for UXO clearance of test ranges and will also evaluate electro-magnets.
Aim:Test report
Request:GICHD, SWEDEC
Category:Detection - Others
Type:Test and Evaluation
Equipment:Various permanent and electro-magnets
Development:Prototype/Demonstrator
Time Frame: 2005-02-15 to 2006-09-30
Place:Sweden
Lead Nation:Sweden
Partners:GICHD
Point of contact:
E-mail:Not available
Status:Trials/tests completed
Comments:
Results/Conclusions:
  • The test report on the trial with the permanent magnet is available on the ITEP reports webpage. The report attempts to provide answers to the following questions:
    - What is the practical sweep height for a magnet,
    - At which magnetic flux density is all metal that is lying on the soil surface or close to the soil surface picked up and is it depending on the fragment size,
    - Is it possible for a magnet to pull up fragments buried in the soil and if so how is it dependent on depth, fragment size, magnet strength and soil compaction.
    A summary of the SWEDEC trial with permanent magnets can also be found in a related presentation at the 2005 NDRF Summer Conference.
  • Further results are planned to be published in a GICHD study on the use of magnets, which will be released in the future.
  • The trials with large electro-magnets have also been completed and the associated test report is available in Swedish. The English translation is under development.


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