DocumentCode
1201549
Title
Performance Characteristics of a Pulse-Charging System
Author
Makin, Brian ; Elleman, Daniel D. ; Rhim, Won-Kyu ; Simms, W.T.
Author_Institution
Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland DD1 4HN.
Issue
3
fYear
1986
fDate
5/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
542
Lastpage
546
Abstract
A prototype pulse-charging circuit has been developed consisting of high-voltage RF bursts superimposed onto a 60-Hz modulating field. The supply is connected to a four-electrode system that generates ac pulse corona. By selecting the burst initiation time, either positive or negative ions can be generated and transferred across an air gap of a few centimeters. The performance of the circuit has been determined by charging metal and glass spheres that have been mounted on insulated stalks. Variations have been made in the modulating field and burst characteristics to optimize the performance. Comparisons have been made between the pulse charger and inductive schemes which are available for the electrostatic levitation of objects. The pulse charger has been found to be more effective at corresponding voltages.
Keywords
AC generators; Corona; Electrostatic levitation; Glass; Insulation; Prototypes; Pulse circuits; Pulse generation; Pulse modulation; Radio frequency;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TIA.1986.4504756
Filename
4504756
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