Adaptation of an air-dielectric RF cable for use as an oil-filled high voltage pulse transmission line
Abstract
The specifications, conceptual design, prototype testing and operating experience of an oil-filled high voltage pulse transmission cable adapted from commercially available air-dielectric RF components are described. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Advanced Test Accelerator (ATA) requires a method of transmitting 250kV, 70 nanosecond pulses from the power conditioning equipment to the accelerator. The oil-filled cable approach was chosen over alternative concepts because of its high voltage holding capacity, long life and flexibility. The criteria for cable and connector design are discussed. The results of prototype testing and performance of the final design are presented.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- November 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984STIN...8520265W
- Keywords:
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- Dielectrics;
- Electron Accelerators;
- High Voltages;
- Power Lines;
- Air;
- Electric Connectors;
- Electric Pulses;
- Oils;
- Performance Tests;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering