Capacitor blocks for linear transformer driver stages

B. M. Kovalchuk, A. V. Kharlov, E. V. Kumpyak, G. V. Smorudov, A. A. Zherlitsyn

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    Abstract

    In the Linear Transformer Driver (LTD) technology, the low inductance energy storage components and switches are directly incorporated into the individual cavities (named stages) to generate a fast output voltage pulse, which is added along a vacuum coaxial line like in an inductive voltage adder. LTD stages with air insulation were recently developed, where air is used both as insulation in a primary side of the stages and as working gas in the LTD spark gap switches. A custom designed unit, referred to as a capacitor block, was developed for use as a main structural element of the transformer stages. The capacitor block incorporates two capacitors GA 35426 (40 nF, 100 kV) and multichannel multigap gas switch. Several modifications of the capacitor blocks were developed and tested on the life time and self breakdown probability. Blocks were tested both as separate units and in an assembly of capacitive module, consisting of five capacitor blocks. This paper presents detailed design of capacitor blocks, description of operation regimes, numerical simulation of electric field in the switches, and test results.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number013501
    JournalReview of Scientific Instruments
    Volume85
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014

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    Switches
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    Insulation
    spark gaps
    air
    Adders
    Electric potential
    electric potential
    energy storage
    Air
    Electric sparks
    Gases
    gases
    inductance
    Inductance
    Energy storage

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    Kovalchuk, B. M., Kharlov, A. V., Kumpyak, E. V., Smorudov, G. V., & Zherlitsyn, A. A. (2014). Capacitor blocks for linear transformer driver stages. Review of Scientific Instruments, 85(1), [013501]. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4857475

    Capacitor blocks for linear transformer driver stages. / Kovalchuk, B. M.; Kharlov, A. V.; Kumpyak, E. V.; Smorudov, G. V.; Zherlitsyn, A. A.

    In: Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 85, No. 1, 013501, 01.01.2014.

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    Kovalchuk, BM, Kharlov, AV, Kumpyak, EV, Smorudov, GV & Zherlitsyn, AA 2014, 'Capacitor blocks for linear transformer driver stages', Review of Scientific Instruments, vol. 85, no. 1, 013501. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4857475
    Kovalchuk BM, Kharlov AV, Kumpyak EV, Smorudov GV, Zherlitsyn AA. Capacitor blocks for linear transformer driver stages. Review of Scientific Instruments. 2014 Jan 1;85(1). 013501. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4857475
    Kovalchuk, B. M. ; Kharlov, A. V. ; Kumpyak, E. V. ; Smorudov, G. V. ; Zherlitsyn, A. A. / Capacitor blocks for linear transformer driver stages. In: Review of Scientific Instruments. 2014 ; Vol. 85, No. 1.
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