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The article includes an analysis of operation of a 625 KJ low-voltage bank model containing KIMS-1 type low-inductance capacitors in parallel and parallel-series connection. Table 1 gives the data on choice of model scale by voltage according to connecting circuit, and Table 2 gives the values of inductance and capacitance of the bank model. Also included is a discussion of oscillograms of voltage in the parallel circuit and of voltage in the load with cables of equal and various lengths., Trans. of mono. Magnitnye Lovushki, Kiev, 1965 p147-156.

The article describes the design and final construction of a capacitor bank rated 625 kJ and intended to operate at four different charging voltages (50, 100, 200, and 250 kv), with such larger operating life than earlier designs (not less than 200,000 discharges as against 2000-5000) and with low total inductance. The main stages of the development consisted of designing a special capacitor (type KIMS-1) rated 10 microfarads (12.5 kJ), and a special system of interconnecting and switching the capacitor bank, consisting of special discharge gaps and various high-voltage coaxial cables. Problems involved in stacking the capacitors into columns, mechanical strength and safety during discharge are also discussed. (Author)