Computational simulations of explosive-driven plasma-quench opening switches
Conference
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OSTI ID:6204255
High-explosive-driven plasma opening switches have been modeled in one dimension using the Lagrangian MHD code RAVEN. These calculations have been made in both cylindrical and planar geometry. Simple compression can account for observed resistance increases at early times (time-of-flight of the high-explosive detonation products across the plasma conducting channel). Our results suggest that some improvements in switch performance might be achieved through a judicious choice of gases in the plasma channel and by lowering the pressure in the channel.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 6204255
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-83-1435; CONF-830621-15; ON: DE83012784
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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