Abstract
Sandia National Laboratories is investigating linear transformer driver (LTD) architecture as a potential replacement of conventional Marx generator based pulsed power systems. Such systems have traditionally been utilized as the primary driver for z-pinch wire-array experiments, radiography, inertial fusion energy (IFE) concepts, and dynamic materials experiments (i.e. ICE). We are developing a 10-cavity LTD voltage adder that has a nominal 1-MV, 1-MA, 1-TW output pulse with a 10 - 90% rise-time of ∼60-ns and FWHM of ∼150-ns into an optimized impedance load (when synchronizing the triggering of cavities for maximum current). The driver and the peripheral systems are designed for a repetition rate of 6-shots per minute for short intervals. The driver utilizes an internal water insulated transmission line. This system will be utilized for system level conceptual development for many applications, specifically rep-rate and precision pulse-shaping applications. We shall first implement a 1-MA, 0.2-MV, 0.1-Hz 2-cavity voltage adder that will be operational in early 2010 followed by expansion to a 10-cavity system in late 2010. The 2-cavity system is described in this manuscript.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | PPC2009 - 17th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference |
| Pages | 1186-1191 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Event | 17th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference, PPC2009 - Washington, DC, United States Duration: 28 Jun 2009 → 2 Jul 2009 |
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| Other | 17th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference, PPC2009 |
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| Country | United States |
| City | Washington, DC |
| Period | 28.6.09 → 2.7.09 |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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A 1-MV, 1-MA, 0.1-Hz linear transformer driver utilizing an internal water transmission line. / LeChien, K.; Mazarakis, M.; Fowler, W.; Stygar, W.; Long, F.; McKee, R.; Natoni, G.; Porter, J.; Androlewicz, K.; Chavez, T.; Feltz, G.; Garcia, V.; Guthrie, D.; Mock, R.; Montoya, T.; Puissant, J.; Smith, A.; Wakeland, P.; Ward, K.; Van De Valde, D.; Kim, A.
PPC2009 - 17th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference. 2009. p. 1186-1191 5386430.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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AU - Mazarakis, M.
AU - Fowler, W.
AU - Stygar, W.
AU - Long, F.
AU - McKee, R.
AU - Natoni, G.
AU - Porter, J.
AU - Androlewicz, K.
AU - Chavez, T.
AU - Feltz, G.
AU - Garcia, V.
AU - Guthrie, D.
AU - Mock, R.
AU - Montoya, T.
AU - Puissant, J.
AU - Smith, A.
AU - Wakeland, P.
AU - Ward, K.
AU - Van De Valde, D.
AU - Kim, A.
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - Sandia National Laboratories is investigating linear transformer driver (LTD) architecture as a potential replacement of conventional Marx generator based pulsed power systems. Such systems have traditionally been utilized as the primary driver for z-pinch wire-array experiments, radiography, inertial fusion energy (IFE) concepts, and dynamic materials experiments (i.e. ICE). We are developing a 10-cavity LTD voltage adder that has a nominal 1-MV, 1-MA, 1-TW output pulse with a 10 - 90% rise-time of ∼60-ns and FWHM of ∼150-ns into an optimized impedance load (when synchronizing the triggering of cavities for maximum current). The driver and the peripheral systems are designed for a repetition rate of 6-shots per minute for short intervals. The driver utilizes an internal water insulated transmission line. This system will be utilized for system level conceptual development for many applications, specifically rep-rate and precision pulse-shaping applications. We shall first implement a 1-MA, 0.2-MV, 0.1-Hz 2-cavity voltage adder that will be operational in early 2010 followed by expansion to a 10-cavity system in late 2010. The 2-cavity system is described in this manuscript.
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