1. Simplified Design of a Solid State Pulsed Power Modulator Based on Power Cell Structure.
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Jang, Sung-Roc, Yu, Chan-Hun, and Ryoo, Hong-Je
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ELECTRONIC modulators , *INSULATED gate bipolar transistors , *SEMICONDUCTOR switches , *PULSE transformers , *CAPACITOR banks - Abstract
This study presents a simplified design for a solid state pulsed power modulator (SSPPM) based on a power cell structure. Similar to the Marx generator, the power cell structure has advantages such as reliability and modularity. In addition, the proposed SSPPM includes a capacitor charger that is simple and compact. The operating principle of, and the design considerations taken for, the SSPPM are discussed from a practical viewpoint. Based on a reasonable approximation, simplified design equations are developed for a capacitor charger and a high-voltage pulse-switching part, which are comprised of an LCC resonant converter and a power stage, respectively. Accordingly, detailed design procedures are proposed to develop the SSPPM with the following specifications: 40 kV, 20 A, 300 μs, 200 Hz, and 50 kW. The experimental results verify the specifications at the rated operating condition with an efficiency of 92.4%, and also confirm reliable arc-protection performance. Finally, the proposed design methodology, which utilizes simplified equations, can be used for designing an SSPPM based on the power cell structure for extensive applications. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2018
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