Title :
Characterization of Three-Electrode Spark Gap Used in Mogul-D
Author :
Wilson, M.P. ; MacGregor, S.J. ; Timoshkin, I.V. ; Thomas, K.J. ; Sinclair, M.A.
Author_Institution :
Strathclyde Univ., Glasgow
Abstract :
Summary form only given. This study focuses on the characterization of a spark gap closing switch used by AWE in their Mogul-D and other pulsed power facilities at Aldermaston. The switch is a dc-charged, three-electrode spark gap. The effect of the polarity and magnitude of the charging voltage is investigated. Aspects of switching performance have also been investigated using a 10-stage Marx generator, capable of producing output pulses in the region of 750 kV. A D-dot field probe, flush-mounted in the earth electrode of the switch, is used as a diagnostic to monitor the switching characteristics.
Keywords :
pulse generators; pulsed power supplies; pulsed power switches; spark gaps; AWE; Aldermaston; D-dot field probe; Marx generator; Mogul-D; pulsed power facilities; three-electrode spark gap closing switch; voltage 750 kV; Breakdown voltage; Collaboration; Delay effects; Hydrodynamics; Jitter; Pulse generation; Sparks; Sulfur hexafluoride; Switches; Terrestrial atmosphere;
Conference_Titel :
Plasma Science, 2007. ICOPS 2007. IEEE 34th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0915-0
DOI :
10.1109/PPPS.2007.4345665
