CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DESIGN OF ENERGY STORAGE CAPACITOR BANKS
A description is given of the components and circuits presently in use in capacitor bank design. The characteristics of energy storage capacitors and typical cost data are given. Two types of switches are generally used: spark gaps and ignitions. A vacuum spark gap is shown that will operate from 100 to 20 kv. A four-element spark gap is shown that will operate from 65 to 100 kv. The characteristics of ignitions in bank service are described. Three types of transmission systems are discussed. Four types of charging systems are described and equations are given for their design. Some typical bank circuits are presented. The equations required for bank design are given. Capacitor bank safety and operating procedures are examined. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-024082
- OSTI ID:
- 4030372
- Report Number(s):
- LA-2530
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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