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Resonant power supplies for a rapid-cycling accelerator

Journal Article · · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/23.7505· OSTI ID:6719993
A resonant power supply has been proposed as an efficient power supply for a future 60 GeV, kaon-producing accelerator. This report presents a detailed analysis of the circuit operation. Based on these analyses each component is designed, one-line diagram is developed, component requirements are determined and a detailed cost estimate is prepared. The major components of the system are: the magnet power supply, high-voltage by-pass thyristor switch, with 10-kA repetitive interruption capability, capacitor banks, capacitor bank thyristor switch, and an energy make-up device. The most important components are the bypass thyristor switch and the energy injection device. The bypass thyristor switch is designed to turn on and interrupt 10-kA dc current with a recovery voltage of 20kV and repetition frequency of 3 Hz. The switch consists of a large array of series- and parallel-connected thyristors and gate turn-off (GTO) devices. The make-up energy device is designed to replace the circuit energy losses.
Research Organization:
Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ (US)
OSTI ID:
6719993
Journal Information:
IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 35:5; ISSN IETNA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English