{"title":"Improved Hybrid MOSFET/driver Switching Module for pulsed power applications","authors":"T. Tang, C. Burkhart","doi":"10.1109/PPC.2011.6191616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPC.2011.6191616","url":null,"abstract":"Currently, there is no commercially available high voltage power MOSFET suitable for ultra-fast (∼1ns switching) short pulse (∼5ns) generation. A Hybrid MOSFET/driver Switching Module (HSM) has been demonstrated at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, which is capable of generating a 1 kV, 1 ns rise time pulse across a 30 ohm load. This HSM is under development for use in the ILC damping ring kickers, which require modulators that can deliver ±5 kV pulses with a 2 ns flattop and 1 ns rise and fall time at a 6 MHz burst pulse repetition frequency. The HSM is also very attractive for the proposed Project X broadband chopper which requires similar switching speed (∼1 ns) and pulse width (∼4 ns). A second generation HSM is under development with improved modularity, increased power handling capability, and reduced minimum pulse width. Details of this HSM design and initial test results are presented in this paper.","PeriodicalId":331835,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115711181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Leckbee, S. Cordova, B. Oliver, T. Webb, M. Toury, M. Caron, R. Rosol, B. Bui, T. Romero, D. Ziska
{"title":"Linear Transformer Driver (LTD) research for radiographic applications","authors":"J. Leckbee, S. Cordova, B. Oliver, T. Webb, M. Toury, M. Caron, R. Rosol, B. Bui, T. Romero, D. Ziska","doi":"10.1109/PPC.2011.6191550","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPC.2011.6191550","url":null,"abstract":"URSA Minor is a 21-cavity Linear Transformer Driver (LTD) that has been built to evaluate LTD technology as a driver for flash radiography diode research. The LTD has been assembled and tested with initial testing being conducted at ±75 kV charge. In this configuration the generator has produced 1.7 MV on a 30-ohm MITL when driving an electron beam diode. Diagnostics during initial testing include cavity voltage, MITL currents, x-ray dose using TLDs, and x-ray dose rate using PIN diodes.","PeriodicalId":331835,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123041048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Parsony, J. Dickens, A. Neuber, J. Walter, J. Krile, J. Vara
{"title":"Design of an apparatus for optical and VUV spectroscopy of explosive emission processes","authors":"J. Parsony, J. Dickens, A. Neuber, J. Walter, J. Krile, J. Vara","doi":"10.1109/PPC.2011.6191565","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPC.2011.6191565","url":null,"abstract":"This study focuses on the design of an experimental apparatus for optical and vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) spectroscopy of explosive emission processes at the cathode in a high power vacuum sealed tube. The system consists of a high power pulsed Nd:YAG laser with a highly tunable optical parametric oscillator (OPO, 200 to 2600 nm), a 300 kV, 80 J Marx Generator, and a triode-geometry vircator that is 6 inches in diameter and 11 inches in length. It has been observed that the explosive emission occurring at the cathode forms a plasma front propagating across the A-K gap negatively affecting the impedance of the gap thus shortening pulse length and spoiling the desired consistent low vacuum within the sealed tube. The scope of this project is to probe the plasma formed between the A-K gap to determine the species emitted off the cathode. The timing integration of each sub-system is very critical as the window for measurement is approximately 200 ns. A compact, fiber optically coupled, battery-operated, low jitter (500 ps), fast risetime (20 ns) pulse trigger generator has been designed and incorporated as the trigger source in a trigatron triggering scheme for the Marx generator. Preliminary jitter measurements of 20 to 30 ns have been seen on the fully erected Marx Generator. The intent of this paper is to discuss the details of the various sub-systems and the timing between them, enabling optical / VUV spectroscopic measurements of the explosive emission process.","PeriodicalId":331835,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120958245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Glover, F. White, P. Foster, D. Lucero, L. Schneider, K. Reed, G. Pena, J. Davis, C. Hall, R. Hickman, K. Hodge, R. Lemke, J. Lehr, D. Mcdaniel, J. Puissant, J. M. Rudys, M. Sceiford, S. J. Tullar, D. van de Valde
{"title":"Status of genesis a 5 MA programmable pulsed power driver","authors":"S. Glover, F. White, P. Foster, D. Lucero, L. Schneider, K. Reed, G. Pena, J. Davis, C. Hall, R. Hickman, K. Hodge, R. Lemke, J. Lehr, D. Mcdaniel, J. Puissant, J. M. Rudys, M. Sceiford, S. J. Tullar, D. van de Valde","doi":"10.1109/PPC.2011.6191605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPC.2011.6191605","url":null,"abstract":"Genesis is a compact pulsed power platform designed by Sandia National Laboratories to generate precision shaped multi-MA current waves with a rise time of 200–500 ns. In this system, two hundred and forty, 200 kV, 80 kA modules are selectively triggered to produce 280 kbar of magnetic pressure (>500 kbar pressure in high Z materials) in a stripline load for dynamic materials properties research. This new capability incorporates the use of solid dielectrics to reduce system inductance and size, programmable current shaping, and gas switches that must perform over a large range of operating conditions. Research has continued on this technology base with a focus on demonstrating the integrated performance of key concepts into a Genesis-like prototype called Protogen. Protogen measures approximately 1.4 m by 1.4 m and is designed to hold twelve Genesis modules. A fixed inductance load will allow rep-rate operation for component reliability and system lifetime experiments at the extreme electric field operating conditions expected in Genesis.","PeriodicalId":331835,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference","volume":"139 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127330142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Gomez, M. Cuneo, R. Mcbride, G. Rochau, D. Ampleford, J. Bailey, A. Edens, B. Jones, M. Jones, M. Lopez, M. Savage, D. Sinars, W. Stygar, R. Gilgenbach
{"title":"Spectroscopic measurements in the post-hole convolute on Sandia's Z-Machine (invited)","authors":"M. Gomez, M. Cuneo, R. Mcbride, G. Rochau, D. Ampleford, J. Bailey, A. Edens, B. Jones, M. Jones, M. Lopez, M. Savage, D. Sinars, W. Stygar, R. Gilgenbach","doi":"10.1109/PPC.2011.6191564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPC.2011.6191564","url":null,"abstract":"Pulsed power is a key driver for high energy density (HED) science. The Z-Machine is the world's largest pulsed power driver, and as such is one of the foremost platforms for HED science. The double post-hole convolute current adder is a critical element in low impedance, multi-module pulsed power device design. Post-refurbishment, the current loss in the convolute has reached as high as 5 MA (20% of the MITL current). Measurements of the plasma forming in this region will lead to a better understanding of the losses, and may help with a redesign of the system. Spectroscopic measurements of the convolute show strong continuum emission with absorption features. Most notably we observe the hydrogen H-alpha at 6563 Å. Lithium was introduced into the convolute as a tracer; this experiment put upper and lower bounds on the axial position of the observed continuum emitter, (located in the upper post-hole). Measurements of the location of continuum emission as a function of time indicate that plasma travels from cathode to anode with an apparent velocity of greater than 7 cm/μs.","PeriodicalId":331835,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125184609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Controlling feed electron flow in MITL-driven radiographic diodes","authors":"D. Seidel, T. Pointon, B. Oliver","doi":"10.1109/PPC.2011.6191531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPC.2011.6191531","url":null,"abstract":"The electrons flowing in a coaxial magnetically insulated transmission line (MITL), if allowed to flow uncontrolled into a radiographic electron diode load, can have an adverse impact on the performance of the system. Total radiation dose, impedance lifetime, and spot quality (size, shape, position, and stability) can all be affected. Current approaches to deal with this problem require a large volume in the vicinity of the electron diode load. For applications where this volume is not available, an alternate method of controlling the feed electrons is needed. In this paper, we will investigate various ideas for dealing with this issue and present results showing the properties of the various schemes investigated.","PeriodicalId":331835,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference","volume":"95 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126143173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent upgrade of the klystron modulator at SLAC","authors":"M. Nguyen, C. Burkhart, B. Lam, B. Morris","doi":"10.1109/PPC.2011.6191621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPC.2011.6191621","url":null,"abstract":"The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory employs 244 klystron modulators on its two-mile-long linear accelerator that has been operational since the early days of the SLAC establishment in the sixties [1]. Each of these original modulators was designed to provide 250 kV, 262 A and 3.5 µS at up to 360 pps using an inductance-capacitance resonant charging system, a modified type-E pulse-forming network (PFN), and a pulse transformer. The modulator internal control comprised of large step-start resistor-contactors, vacuum-tube amplifiers, and 120 Vac relays for logical signals. A major, power-component-only upgrade, which began in 1983 to accommodate the required beam energy of the SLAC Linear Collider (SLC) project, raised the modulator peak output capacity to 360 kV, 420 A and 5.0 µS at a reduced pulse repetition rate of 120 pps [2]. In an effort to improve safety, performance, reliability and maintainability of the modulator, this recent upgrade focuses on the remaining three-phase AC power input and modulator controls. The upgrade includes the utilization of primary SCR phase control rectifiers, integrated fault protection and voltage regulation circuitries, and programmable logic controllers (PLC) - with an emphasis on component physical layouts for safety and maintainability concerns. In this paper, we will describe the design and implementation of each upgraded component in the modulator control system. We will also report the testing and present status of the modified modulators.","PeriodicalId":331835,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126167376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Attempt to a non-destructive Single Event Burnout test of Fast High Current Thyristors","authors":"V. Senaj, L. Ducimetière","doi":"10.1109/PPC.2011.6191515","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPC.2011.6191515","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes an attempt to perform a non-destructive measurement of Single Event Burnout (SEB) failure rate of Fast High Current Thyristors (FHCT) when exposed to cosmic rays and to particle accelerator radiation. FHCTs are used as the power switching components of a beam abort system in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and their reliable operation is mandatory for the LHC safety.","PeriodicalId":331835,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126750659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Canacsinh, L. Redondo, F. F. Silva, E. Schamiloglu
{"title":"Modeling of a solid-state Marx generator with parasitic capacitances for optimization studies","authors":"H. Canacsinh, L. Redondo, F. F. Silva, E. Schamiloglu","doi":"10.1109/PPC.2011.6191627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPC.2011.6191627","url":null,"abstract":"A state-space model of a bipolar solid-state Marx generator topology, including the influence of parasitic capacitances, is presented and discussed as an instrument to analyze the circuit operation. The modeling aims to assist the design engineer to enhance the circuit operating performance in order to reduce the losses and to aid in the selection of the semiconductor current ratings. Simulation results show that parasitic capacitances between Marx cells to ground can significantly load the solid-state switches and introduce new conditions in the operation of the circuit. These preliminary results show good agreement with experimental ones from a laboratory prototype comprising 4 stages, each assembled with 1200 V IGBTs and diodes, operating with 1000 V dc input voltage and 1 kHz frequency, giving 5 kV and 10 µs output pulses.","PeriodicalId":331835,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114276075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Toluene decomposition using nano-seconds pulsed discharge","authors":"Y. Araki, D. Wang, T. Namihira, H. Akiyama","doi":"10.1109/PPC.2011.6191584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPC.2011.6191584","url":null,"abstract":"Pulsed streamer discharge plasma which is one of the non-thermal plasmas has been used to generate ozone and to treat exhaust gases. In our previous studies, it is found that a pulse duration of applied voltage has a strong influence on the energy efficiency of exhaust gas treatment and ozone generation. Therefore the development of a shorter pulse generator is of paramount importance for practical applications. The higher yield ozone generation and higher efficiency exhaust gas treatment using the developed nano-seconds (ns) pulsed generator having 5 ns of duration have been demonstrated. In this work, toluene decomposition using ns pulsed generator were investigated. The dependence of toluene removal ratio on ambient gases which are nitrogen, air, and oxygen and its by-products identification were carried out. As the results, the toluene removal ratio reach the highest in case of oxygen ambient gas, and in case of all of ambient gases, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and formic acid were generated as by-products. In the dependence of toluene removal ratio on the peak of applied voltage, toluene removal ratio increased with its increasing the peak of applied voltage. In the case of 50 kV of applied voltage with air ambient gas, all of toluene molecules were decomposed.","PeriodicalId":331835,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference","volume":"226 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121861645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}