Generating high voltage pulses by interrupting current in an inductive circuit
Abstract
A new approach to the problem of developing an opening switch for inductive systems is described. The switch (fuse) consists of an aluminum foil immersed in water. Heat transfer processes and chemical reactions between the Al and water determine switch performance. Six kilojoules of electrical energy was handled by the switch and voltages of up to 100 kV were generated across the switch electrodes.
- Publication:
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Naval Research Lab. Report
- Pub Date:
- July 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976nrl..reptQ....F
- Keywords:
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- Electric Switches;
- Inductors;
- Interruption;
- Pulse Generators;
- Chemical Reactions;
- Electric Fuses;
- Electric Power;
- Energy Storage;
- Heat Transfer;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering