Title :
Heavy-duty high-repetition-rate generators
Author :
van Heesch, E.J.M. ; Yan, K. ; Pemen, A.J.M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
fDate :
10/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We present our results on high-power repetitive pulse sources for continuous operation. Two 1-10-kW systems using advanced spark gap technology and a transmission line transformer have been tested for several hundred hours at a 60-MW pulse level. High reliability and above 90% overall efficiency are realized. Introducing a DC-bias, we designed a 30-kW hybrid system for industrial corona applications. The DC bias allows better matching, faster spark gap recovery, and higher power.
Keywords :
air pollution control; corona; plasma applications; pulse generators; pulsed power supplies; pulsed power switches; reliability; spark gaps; 1 to 10 kW; 30 kW; 60 MW; 90 percent; DC-bias; continuous operation; diode opening switch; faster spark gap recovery; gas triode; heavy-duty high-repetition-rate generators; high reliability; high-power repetitive pulse sources; plasma processing; pulse generator; pulsed power transmission; pulsed processing; spark gap switches; spark gap technology; transmission line transformer; volatile organic compounds removal; Corona; Electrical equipment industry; Power transmission lines; Pulse generation; Pulse transformers; Resonance; Sparks; Switches; Switching circuits; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2002.805321
