Bank Upgrade for SSPX at LLNL

Abstract

A new 5kV, 1.5MJ modular capacitor bank has been designed for the Sustained Spheromak Physics Experiment (SSPX) at LLNL. The new bank consists of thirty 4mF capacitors that are independently controlled by light-triggered thyristors. By closing all switches simultaneously, the bank will provide a mega-ampere discharge. The new bank will also allow additional capabilities to SSPX, including higher peak gun current, longer current pulses, and multi-pulse plasma buildup. Experiment results for a single stage prototype will be presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA634685

Entities

People

  • B. W. Stallard
  • E. G. Cook
  • H. S. Mclean
  • J. A. Watson
  • J. M. Moller
  • K. L. Morris
  • M. M. Marchiano
  • N. N. Martovetsky
  • R. D. Wood
  • R. O. Kemptner
  • R. W. Geer

Organizations

  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Active Electronic Components
  • Capacitors
  • Diodes
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Energy
  • Energy Transfer
  • Ignitrons
  • Inductors
  • Models
  • Prototypes
  • Pulsed Power
  • Resistance
  • Sustainment
  • Thyristors
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering