Net II Simulation of a Pulse Forming Line (PFL) with Spark Gap and Load

Abstract

The purpose of this Net II [1] simulation is to understand the operation of a spark gap switch in series with a resistive liquid load at the output of a pulse forming line (PFL), fed by a specified power supply. A series of runs simulated a shorted spark gap at the output of a PFL fed by a Marx generator. Comparing results with experimental data, it was inferred that the load resistance is less than the PFL's impedance, and with considerable inductance. We seek a load inductance as close to zero as possible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA638767

Entities

People

  • Bruce Z. Hollmann

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Barometric Pressure
  • Circuits
  • Computers
  • Electrical Impedance
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electricity
  • Energy Systems
  • Generators
  • High Voltage
  • Impedance
  • Inductance
  • Microsecond Time
  • Oscillation
  • Resistance
  • Simulations
  • Spark Gaps
  • Voltage

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Bayesian Inference