Title :
High energy density capacitors for space power conditioning
Author_Institution :
Space Power Inst., Auburn Univ., AL, USA
Abstract :
Several advanced capacitor designs that might be used in high average power space applications are described. Each type is fundamentally limited by breakdown phenomena. All are intrinsically limited to maximum fields on the order of 1000 MV/m. None of these units has been space rated for energy storage applications. Several problems that must be solved before use in space are presented as well as the current state of the art and estimates of developmental potential.<>
Keywords :
capacitor storage; electric breakdown; power capacitors; space vehicle power plants; breakdown; energy storage applications; high energy density capacitors; power capacitors; space power conditioning; space vehicle; Capacitance; Dielectrics; Energy storage; Integrated circuit technology; NASA; Power capacitors; Power conditioning; Power system transients; Space technology; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
