Title :
An Electrolytic Capacitor Based Pulse Forming Network For Maximizing Peak Current In A Railgun Simulator
Author :
Carey, William J. ; Barrett, Byron D. ; Milner, Darrin P. ; Nunnally, William C. ; Dillon, William E.
Author_Institution :
University of Texas at Arlington
Abstract :
The pulse forming networks (PFNs) for the RGS-II, a railgun simulator, use electrolytic capacitors to produce low voltage, high current pulses. The plasma armature experimental program now in progress requires single ended excitation. This paper describes the design of a higher current PFN that is optimized to provide peak current and suitable pulse shape.
Keywords :
Capacitors; Circuits; Equations; Intelligent networks; Load modeling; Pulse shaping methods; Railguns; Rails; Shape; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Conference, 1991. Digest of Technical Papers. Eighth IEEE International
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0177-3
DOI :
10.1109/PPC.1991.733397
