Transient solution for megajoule energy release in a lumped-parameter series RLC circuit

Journal Article · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1979 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.327336· OSTI ID:5810037

Barnes, G; Dannenberg, R E

A method is developed for optimizing the energy release from a megajoule capacitive discharge in a series RLC circuit with an RL load. Both the resistance and inductance of the load are represented by effective values that characterize their behavior during the discharge. Using Kirchhoff's laws, equations utilizing the load impedance and the external circuit impedance are derived for determining the instantaneous load voltage and energy characteristics. A program (ERES) computes and displays the load characteristics and the circuit current. Use of the ERES program allows a designer to perturbate values of the circuit elements in order to produce the desired time distribution for the load energy input.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics-Physical Science, California State University, Sacramento, California 95819
• OSTI ID: 5810037
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 51:1; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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