CAPACITOR DISCHARGE METAL FORMING

Abstract

Open-ende Terms: Electrohydraulic forming, Magnetic forming. Research was continued on capacitor discharge metal forming. The components and characteristics of a 155,000 joule (960 microfarad, 18,000 volt) capacitor storage system designed for capacitor discharge metal forming are described. The system consists of four groups of 39,000 joules each. One group has been installed and is under test. The remaining groups are being installed. First quarter maximum current in excess of 300,000 amperes at 20 kc frequency are obtainable with each group. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0260657

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  • J. Christiana
  • N. Inman

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  • Capacitors
  • Electronic Components
  • Frequency

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  • Electrical Engineering