Repetitive Switching for Inductive Energy Storage.

Abstract

This report describes the development and testing of a high current repetitive switch. The objective was to develop a switch capable of repetitively diverting current and energy from an inductive energy store into a load. A mechanical switch employing sliding electrical contacts was built and tested. The switch demonstrated performance exceeding design goals. In an inductive energy storage circuit the switch successfully commutated a current of 7640 A at a repetition rate of 33 Hz. The switch has been operated at repetition rates ranging from 1 Hz to 49 Hz. Over 1600 successful commutations have been achieved with no failures. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA121029

Entities

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  • John P. Barber
  • Thomas J. Trzaska

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Couplings
  • Current Density
  • Dielectrics
  • Electromagnetic Guns
  • Energy Storage
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Power Supplies
  • Repetition Rate
  • Slip Rings
  • Switches
  • Switching
  • Transducers

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  • Electrical Engineering