Radiation Effects on Stepper Motors and Lubricants: A Review

Radiation Effects on Stepper Motors and Lubricants: A Review | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 30 June 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Radiation Effects on Stepper Motors and Lubricants: A Review Authors : Logan Jackson , Victor Boyer , Tanner Rima , and Edward Cazalas 0000-0001-9703-8571 [email protected] Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175131221.13890614/v1 241 views 92 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract The use of electrical motors and other remote systems are important tools in radiation environments. Certain harsh radiation environments, such as particle accelerators, require the use of remote systems during operation. Stepper motors are one motor, in particular, that have acquired interest in the nuclear field for use in these remote systems. The stepper motor’s precision in rotation and holding is a highly desired quality. In this review, the stepper motor is examined for use in radiation environments. The different mechanical parts are introduced and examined from the broader literature of previous work. We attempt to explain the different radiation destructive mechanisms involved with each part of the stepper motor and how the mechanics are affected. Current and past research is explored, identifying either radiation hard alternatives or thresholds of the materials involved, and a general review of stepper motor radiation effects as available in literature. Supplementary Material File (radiation effects on stepper motors - review paper-v8_ec.docx) Download 631.47 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 30 June 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords lubricants motors nuclear radiation radiation effects Authors Affiliations Logan Jackson University of Utah View all articles by this author Victor Boyer University of Utah View all articles by this author Tanner Rima University of Utah View all articles by this author Edward Cazalas 0000-0001-9703-8571 [email protected] University of Utah View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 241 views 92 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Logan Jackson, Victor Boyer, Tanner Rima, et al. Radiation Effects on Stepper Motors and Lubricants: A Review. Authorea . 30 June 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175131221.13890614/v1 If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download. 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