Explosively Driven Pulsed Power
Explosively Driven Pulsed Power

Author: Andreas A. Neuber

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2010-10-22

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9783642065361

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

While the basic operating principles of Helical Magnetic Flux Compression Generators are easy to understand, the details of their construction and performance limits have been described only in government reports, many of them classified. Conferences in the field of flux compression are also dominated by contributions from government (US and foreign) laboratories. And the government-sponsored research has usually been concerned with very large generators with explosive charges that require elaborate facilities and safety arrangements. This book emphasizes research into small generators (less than 500 grams of high explosives) and explains in detail the physical fundamentals, construction details, and parameter-variation effects related to them.

Magnetocumulative Generators
Magnetocumulative Generators

Author: Larry L. Altgilbers

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 1461212324

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A discussion of explosive pulsed power systems and their applications, this book consists of 7 chapters. The first five describe the basic physics of these sources and their ancillary equipment, based on a manual for training engineers in Russia. Chapter 6 is a description of codes and methodologies used at Loughborough University in the UK to build flux compressors, while Chapter 7 covers two specific applications: high power lasers and high power microwave sources. The book introduces all types of explosive power sources and their ancillary equipment, the procedures required to build them, and specific applications.

Optimizing the Ranchero Coaxial Flux Compression Generator
Optimizing the Ranchero Coaxial Flux Compression Generator

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 5

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Ranchero is an explosively driven magnetic flux-compression generator that has been developed, over the last four years, as a versatile power source for high energy density physics experiments. It is coaxial, and comprises a 15 cm-diameter armature and a 30-cm stator, each aluminum. The length may be varied to suit the demands of each experiment; thus far, lengths of 0.43 m and 1.4 m have been used. The stator is filled and driven by a high performance cast explosive, and the ultimate performance of the device is limited by the smoothness of the armature expansion. The armature explosive is initiated on axis by PETN hemispheres, spaced at intervals of about 18 mm and 24.5 mm; each is simultaneously detonated by a slapper detonator system. Calculations of armature expansion predicted ripples less than 0.2 mm, and this was confirmed in early experiments. Yet, ripples approaching tens of millimeters were observed in some more recent experiments. The authors discuss the possible origins of the se large ripples, and the methods the authors have used to correct them.

High Voltage Power Condition Systems Powered by Flux Compression Generators
High Voltage Power Condition Systems Powered by Flux Compression Generators

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Compact, high-gain magnetic flux compressors (FCGs) are convenient sources of substantial energy for plasma-physics and electron-beam-physics experiments, but the need for high-voltage, fast-rising pulses is difficult to meet directly with conventional generators. While a variety of novel concepts employing simultaneous, axially- detonated explosive systems are under development, power-conditioning systems based on fuse opening switches and high-voltage transformers constitute another approach that complements the fundamental size, weight, and configuration of the small helical flux compressor. In this paper, we consider first a basic inductive store/opening switch circuit and the implications associated with, specifically, a fuse opening switch and an FCG energy source. We develop a general solution to a transformer/opening switch circuit--which also includes (as a special case) the direct inductive store/opening switch circuit (without transformer) and we report results of one elementary experiment demonstrating the feasibility of the approach. 9 figs.

Survey of Recent Work on Explosive-driven Magnetic Flux Compression Generators
Survey of Recent Work on Explosive-driven Magnetic Flux Compression Generators

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1978

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

There are five widely-used classes of explosive-driven flux compression generators. They are the spiral, coaxial, strip, plate and cylindrical implosion systems. The configurations are described and the characteristics of the various types are compared. There are a number of techniques for sharpening or impedance-matching the output pulse of the generators. The use of switching, fuses and transformers are discussed. Some of the areas of application of the generators are outlined briefly. Much of the recent work at Los Alamos has been directed toward the development of the plate generator. This type consists essentially of a transmission line with explosive slabs on the flat surfaces. These plates may be parallel or at an angle with respect to each other. A plane detonation front in the explosive allows a large area of conductor to be driven simultaneously. As a result, the power and current outputs are very high - many megamperes at the terawatt level. This generator is particularly well suited to driving low impedance plasma devices. The results of the plate generator tests are discussed.

Design of Foil Implosion System for Pioneer I Experiments
Design of Foil Implosion System for Pioneer I Experiments

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A foil implosion system is described that integrates an explosive flux-compression generator, a flat plate feed section with power conditioning switches, and a vacuum electrode region containing a cylindrical foil/plasma load. Power conditioning, obtained with an explosive-driven plasma compression opening switch and explosive-actuated closing switches, provides a submicrosecond multimegampere pulse for the implosion of an aluminum plasma. The flat plate section is configured for bidirectional feed to the coaxial vacuum electrodes. Important considerations in the design of the vacuum power flow region include gap failure, feed symmetry, and radial diagnostic access. The system presently accommodates a foil radius of 3 cm. Innovative foil insertion and clamping techniques are also described.