Title :
A simple model for pre-breakdown over-voltage and methods for analysis of switching diagnosis on early stages of PFMA1 discharge
Author :
Mannucci, S. ; Mostacci, D. ; Rocchi, F. ; Sumini, M. ; Angeli, E. ; Tartari, A.
Author_Institution :
Nuclear Engineering Laboratory of Montecuccolino, University of Bologna, via dei Colli 16, 40136, Italy
Abstract :
The PFMA1 (Plasma Focus for Medical Applications 1) is a device conceived to deliver the 150kJ energy stored in the capacitor bank to the plasma load at a maximum repetition rate of 1Hz. Its intended purpose is the production of Short Lived Radio Isotopes for medical applications.
Keywords :
Biomedical equipment; Breakdown voltage; Capacitors; Circuit testing; Inductance; Medical services; Plasma applications; Plasma devices; Plasma waves; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Conference, 2007 16th IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0913-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0914-3
DOI :
10.1109/PPPS.2007.4651789
