Generating High Voltage Pulses by Interrupting Current in an Inductive Circuit

Abstract

A new approach to the problem of developing an opening switch for inductive systems is described. The switch (fuse) consists of an aluminum foil immersed in water. Heat transfer processes and chemical reactions between the Al and water determine switch performance. Six kilojoules of electrical energy was handled by the switch and voltages of up to 100 kV were generated across the switch electrodes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA028075

Entities

People

  • M. Ury
  • Michael A. Friedman

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Blood Coagulation Factors
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Electric Power
  • Electrical Properties
  • Energy
  • Escape Velocity
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Loss
  • Heat Of Vaporization
  • Heat Transfer
  • High Voltage
  • Materials
  • Resistance
  • Switches
  • Vaporization
  • Voltage

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering