Title :
Development of a pumpless ignitron
Author :
Herskind, C. C. ; Remscheid, E. J.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Abstract :
This large metal-tank ignitron requires no vacuum pump. Thus it is more flexible for many installations and is simpler to construct. Some of the problems of making the rectifier vacuum-tight and methods for detecting leaks are discussed.
Keywords :
Gases; Rectifiers; Seals; Steel; Temperature measurement; Valves; Welding;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1951.6436855
