NDLI: A resonant series counterpulse technique for high current opening switches

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Van Dijk, E. Van Gelder, P.
Copyright Year	1965
Abstract	A counterpulse technique for the controlled interruption of very high currents in inductive storage pulsed power systems is described and analysed, and some simulation results of its performance are presented. The accompanying circuit comprises a pre-charged capacitor bank, connected in series with the inductive load, which has to be provided with a current pulse. Upon actuation, a resonant counterpulse current is created in the opening switch, connected in parallel with the current source and the load. In this way, the opening switch is opened at low current. A separate closing switch prevents closing of the opening switch at high voltage. Operation of the opening switch, often a mechanical switch, at low current and low voltage prevents arc erosion of the contacts. The advantages of the circuit are explained. Work is being performed at the Pulse Physics Laboratory to develop the resonant series counterpulse circuit for use with rail accelerators, which must be supplied with current pulses in the millisecond range up to the mega-ampere level.<>
Sponsorship	IEEE Magnetics Society
Starting Page	84
Ending Page	89
Page Count	6
File Size	658036
File Format	PDF
ISSN	00189464
Volume Number	31
Issue Number	1
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	1995-01-01
Publisher Place	U.S.A.
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Resonance Switches Pulse power systems Pulse circuits Power system simulation Power system analysis computing Performance analysis Analytical models Circuit simulation Switched capacitor circuits
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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