Improved spark gap switch system with condensable dielectric gas
A spark gap switch system is disclosed which is capable of operating at a high pulse rate comprising an insulated switch housing having a purging gas entrance port and a gas exit port, a pair of spaced apart electrodes each having one end thereof within the housing and defining a spark gap therebetween, an easily condensable and preferably low molecular weight insulating gas flowing through the switch housing from the entrance port to the exit port to purge hot gases from the housing, condensing means for condensing the insulating gas after it exits from the housing, pump means for recirculating the condensed insulating gas as a liquid back to the housing, and vaporizing means to vaporize at least a portion of the condensed insulating gas back into a vapor prior to flowing the insulating gas back into the housing. 2 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Spectra Technology, Inc., Bellevue, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-85SF15930
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy
- Patent Number(s):
- PATENTS-US-A7256839
- Application Number:
- ON: DE91016972; PPN: US 7-256839
- OSTI ID:
- 5463815
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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