立方形真空容器壁厚设计校核与透射界面设计

Design Verification of Wall Thickness for Cubic Vacuum Containers and Transmission Interface Design

  • 摘要: 针对真空环境下激光与材料相互作用研究的光学平台对观测环境高稳定性的需求,提出一种基于非圆形截面容器设计理论的立方形真空容器设计方案。依据GB/T 150.3—2024进行结构设计,并通过三维有限元仿真验证,系统解析外压载荷下拐角区域的三维不连续应力传递机制。采用亚克力-金属复合观察窗设计,结合材料蠕变特性与密封界面变形协调准则进行参数优化。通过多壁厚方案的成本评估,揭示成本非线性增长对制造成本的影响;针对拐角应力集中现象,基于疲劳评估准则提出局部强化策略。该设计成功应用于激光驱动真空实验平台,为特种光学观测设备提供了兼具结构稳定性、经济性与功能匹配性的设计范式。

     

    Abstract: To address the critical demand for a highly stable observation environment in the study of laser-material interactions under vacuum conditions, this paper proposes a novel cubic vacuum chamber design based on the theory of non-circular cross-section pressure vessels. Conventional cylindrical chambers, while structurally efficient, often impose constraints on multi-axial optical access and system integration. This cubic design paradigm aims to better accommodate the geometric and functional requirements of advanced optical experimental setups. The structural design of the cubic vessel was conducted in strict compliance with the national pressure vessel code GB/T 150.3—2024. Its mechanical performance was rigorously validated through three-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA) under simulated external pressure loads. A key aspect of this simulation was the systematic investigation into the complex three-dimensional discontinuous stress transfer and concentration mechanisms prevalent in the chamber's corner regions. This detailed analysis provided critical insights into stress hotspots that are often neglected by simplified analytical models, forming the foundation for targeted structural enhancements. To ensure optical clarity and maintain vacuum integrity, an acrylic-metal composite observation window was designed and integrated. The parameters of this window assembly were optimized through a comprehensive approach that accounted for the long-term creep behavior of the acrylic viewport under vacuum and the deformation compatibility criterion at the critical metal-to-acrylic sealing interface. This dual consideration guarantees both a reliable, durable seal and minimal optical distortion throughout extended operational cycles. A parallel cost-benefit analysis of various wall-thickness schemes for the main chamber body was performed. This study revealed a pronounced nonlinear relationship between increasing wall thickness, material costs, manufacturing complexity (particularly for welding and machining non-standard thick sections), and the marginal gains in safety factor, offering vital guidance for cost-effective design decisions. In response to the identified stress concentration at the corners, a localized reinforcement strategy is proposed, which is guided by fatigue assessment criteria rather than static strength alone, thereby ensuring enhanced durability against the cyclic loading from repeated pump-down and venting procedures. This holistic design has been successfully fabricated and implemented in a laser-driven vacuum experimental platform, demonstrating robust performance in practice. Consequently, this work establishes a comprehensive and transferable design framework for specialized optical observation equipment, effectively balancing the often-competing priorities of structural stability, economic feasibility, and precise functional compatibility.

     

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