Introduction to Explosive Magnetic Flux Compression Generators
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Explosively Driven Pulsed Power
Author: Andreas A. Neuber
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2005-11-04
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 354028673X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile 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
Author: Larry L. Altgilbers
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 430
ISBN-13: 1461212324
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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.
An Introduction to the Propellant-driven Magnetic Flux Compression Generator
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 13
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn introduction to the concept of a propellant-driven magnetic flux compression generator is presented, together with the theory of its operation. The principles of operation of the propellant flux compression generator combine generator principles, derived from lumped parameter circuit theory, and interior ballistic principles.
Survey of Recent Work on Explosive-driven Magnetic Flux Compression Generators
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere 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.
Explosive Pulsed Power
Author: Larry L. Altgilbers
Publisher: World Scientific
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 597
ISBN-13: 1848163223
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplosive pulsed power generators are devices that either convert the chemical energy stored in explosives into electrical energy or use the shock waves generated by explosives to release energy stored in ferroelectric and ferromagnetic materials. The objective of this book is to acquaint the reader with the principles of operation of explosive generators and to provide details on how to design, build, and test three types of generators: flux compression, ferroelectric, and ferromagnetic generators, which are the most developed and the most near term for practical applications. Containing a considerable amount of new experimental data that has been collected by the authors, this is the first book that treats all three types of explosive pulsed power generators. In addition, there is a brief introduction to a fourth type ix explosive generator called a moving magnet generator. As practical applications for these generators evolve, students, scientists, and engineers will have access to the results of a considerable body of experience gained by almost 10 years of intense research and development by the authors.
Explosive Magnetic Flux Compression Plate Generators as Fast High-energy Power Sources
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA type of explosive driven generator, called a plate generator, is described. It is capable of delivering electrical energies in the MJ range at TW power levels. Plane wave detonated explosive systems accelerate two large-area metal plates to high opposing velocities. An initial magnetic field is compressed and the flux transferred to an external load. The characteristics of the plate generator are described and compared with those of other types of generators. Methods of load matching are discussed. The results of several high-power experiments are also given.
Explosive Flux Compression Generators for Rail Gun Power Sources
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA class of explosive magnetic flux compression generators is described that has been used successfully to power rail guns. A program to increase current magnitudes and pulse lengths is outlined. Various generator loss terms are defined and plans to overcome some of them are discussed. Included are various modifications of the conventional strip generators that are more resistant to undesirable expansion of generator components from magnetic forces. Finally, an integral rail gun is discussed that has coaxial geometry. Integral rail guns utilize the rails themselves as flux compression generator elements and, under ideal conditions, are theoretically capable of driving projectiles to arbitrarily high velocities. Integral coaxial rail guns should be superior in some regards to their square bore counterparts.
Electrical Resistance of Gases in Explosive Magnetic Flux Compression Generator Environments
Author: Daniel John Dorsey
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Published: 2000
Total Pages: 124
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKModeling and Design of Magnetic Flux Compression Generators
Author: Nicholas Edward Klugman
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Published: 2020
Total Pages: 111
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe explosively-pumped magnetic flux compression generator (FCG) is a pulsed-power current amplifier powered by an explosion. This thesis surveys FCGs, demonstrating their general operation; develops a new magnetic-field-strength-based model for FCGs in the form of a generalized cylinder that more accurately captures losses to magnetic diffusion than commonly employed circuit models, but maintains simplicity in the form of a low order DAE; develops a simplified means of calculating the inductance of FCGs, providing a bridge between the field-based and circuit models; presents a design of a full loop FCG system (a topology underserved by existing literature) and an experimental setup to verify the designed loop generator; and proposes a class of non-explosive magnetic flux compression generators. The designs and models herein provide new tools and jumping-off points for further research into FCGs, particularly in the miniaturized systems gaining popularity and in the potential for reusable flux compression power sources.
