The simple reactor circuit; its operation and mode transition

METHODS for designing simple saturable-reactor magnetic amplifiers and predicting their performance on the basis of observed phenomena have been known for some time. However, the literature in the field is still lacking a complete analysis of saturable-reactor circuitry on the basis of the mechanics of operation. Ramey1 approached the problem of saturable-reactor analysis from a novel point of view. The theory and relationships developed in his paper established a firm foundation for the understanding of the amplifier operation. This paper utilizes the volt-second approach developed by Ramey to analyze completely the simple series saturable-reactor circuit in both its transient and steady states.