RAVEN, a 5-kJ, 1. 5-MV repetitive pulser

Conference · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6162699

Rohwein, G J

RAVEN, a 5 kJ, 1.5 MV repetitive pulser, was built to test the performance of high voltage transformer pulse-charging systems. The pulser has a 4 nF water-insulated, pulse-forming line which is charged by a bipolar primary capacitor bank through a voltage step up pulse transformer. Both the primary capacitor and high-voltage output switches are gas dynamic spark gaps which have been operated at sustained pulse rates up to 20 pps. The system operates with an overall energy transfer efficiency slightly better than 90%. A description of the system and its performance characteristics will be discussed. Specific design features of the switches and transformer will also be included.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6162699
• Report Number(s): SAND-83-0121C; CONF-830621-19; ON: DE83013643
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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420200* -- Engineering-- Facilities
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EQUIPMENT
POWER SUPPLIES
PULSES
SWITCHES
TRANSFORMERS