Title :
Compact capacitor technology for future electromagnetic launch applications
Author :
Slenes, Kirk M. ; Bragg, Lewis E.
Author_Institution :
TPL Inc., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
Advanced power systems for electromagnetic propulsion depend on capacitor banks as the first stage of pulsed power. Significant electrical energy is required to support a number of anticipated launch applications. In support of successful integration of these technologies, TPL has developed an improved dielectric material for high energy density capacitors. Recent developments have led to a novel dielectric film that can be fabricated and incorporated into innovative, high-voltage designs using conventional manufacturing processes. Full-scale (100 kJ) capacitors incorporating TPL´s established film technology is projected to provide an energy density between 3.5 and 4.0 J/cm3.
Keywords :
capacitors; dielectric materials; dielectric thin films; electromagnetic launchers; polymer films; pulsed power supplies; 100 kJ; capacitor banks; compact capacitor technology; dielectric film; dielectric material; electromagnetic launch applications; electromagnetic propulsion; high energy density capacitors; high-voltage design; siloxane; Capacitors; Dielectric materials; Electromagnetic launching; Fabrication; Manufacturing processes; Military aircraft; Polymer films; Projectiles; Pulse power systems; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.2004.839291
