Frequency characteristics analysis and switching power supply designing for dielectric barrier discharge type load

Dielectric barrier discharge is recognized as an efficient method for ultraviolet light generation, ozone production and other technological processes in industry. Common simulation methods for the dielectric barrier discharge load are based on a numerical solving of the state differential equations. This paper presents a faster method, which employs analytical solving of the circuit state equations combined with optimization procedures. This approach reduces the simulation time drastically and allows more sophisticated analysis. This paper introduces the developed approach, frequency analysis of the dielectric barrier discharge load and some considerations on power supply designing.