The Design of Saturable Reactors

Abstract

A method for the design of saturable reactors is described. This method consists of plotting, from measured values, a set of characteristics curves for the material to be employed, and of substantiating certain properties concerning these curves by additional measurement. If the required properties can be substantiated to within the accuracy desired, a universal curve can be developed from which design information is obtained. In the case of series-connected saturable reactors with split Hypersil cores, the design method developed was accurate to within about three percent. Through the application of this method it is possible to predict the values of effective and peak alternating current for a wide range of the three variables-load, applied alternating voltage, and control current. The point of maximum power transfer may also be obtained and the effect of varying the design parameters indicated quantitatively.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 28, 1950
Accession Number
AD1214371

Entities

People

  • J E Hart

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Air Gaps
  • Alternating Current
  • Amplifiers
  • Circuits
  • Electrical Impedance
  • Electricity
  • Electronic Amplifier
  • Frequency Response
  • Magnetic Amplifiers
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Resistance
  • Saturable Reactors
  • Short Circuits
  • Test Reactors
  • Voltage

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