High Power Spark Gap Switch Development.
Abstract
A pressurized spark gap switch is described which is capable of high repetition rates in the multi-megawatt average power range. This switch uses air flow to remove the hot gas generated by the conduction current. A two electrode pair version of this switch has been operated at repetition rates up to 500 pps and simulated average power levels up to 5.6 megawatts in bursts of several seconds with an air flow of approximately 150 CFM per electrode pair. The switch was tested using a simulation technique which duplicates the high power electrical waveforms experienced by the switch but requires less operating power than is transferred to the load under acutal operating conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA015072
Entities
People
- Wayne Clark