@inproceedings{ffbf22d08b7f4ed7b6f3d0afe84a5b9c,
title = "Multistage helical flux compression generator non-explosive test bed",
abstract = "Helical Flux Compression Generators of small dimensions have been shown to produce energy output around 3 kJ into an inductive load. Adding a fuse opening switch has allowed us to produce 300kV into a 15 Ohm load. We are investigating inductive energy storage with emphasis on an electro-explosive fuse opening switch in order to improve upon previous results. We have designed and constructed a non-explosive test bed composed of two pulse forming networks (PFN). Each PFN provides a linear approximation during two different time ranges of the exponential rise response of a typical HFCG. This approach will be more cost and time effective than to drive the fuse with an explosive generator. Our initial goal will be to simulate a 15 kA HFCG unit followed by the simulation of a 50 kA HFCG.",
author = "D. Belt and J. Dickens and J. Mankowski and A. Neuber",
year = "2007",
doi = "10.1109/PPC.2005.300711",
language = "English",
isbn = "078039190X",
series = "Digest of Technical Papers-IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference",
pages = "525--528",
booktitle = "2005 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, PPC",
note = "null ; Conference date: 13-06-2005 Through 17-06-2005",
}