Characterisation of three-electrode spark gap used in Mogul-D

M.P. Wilson; S.J. MacGregor; I. Timoshkin; K.J. Thomas; M.A. Sinclair

doi:10.1109/PPPS.2007.4345665

Characterisation of three-electrode spark gap used in Mogul-D

M.P. Wilson, S.J. MacGregor, I. Timoshkin, K.J. Thomas, M.A. Sinclair

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This study focuses on the characterization of a spark gap closing switch used by AWE in their Mogul-D and other pulsed power facilities at Aldermaston. The switch is a dc-charged, three-electrode spark gap. The effect of the polarity and magnitude of the charging voltage is investigated. Aspects of switching performance have also been investigated using a 10-stage Marx generator, capable of producing output pulses in the region of 750 kV. A D-dot field probe, flush-mounted in the earth electrode of the switch, is used as a diagnostic to monitor the switching characteristics.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ICOPS 2007
Subtitle of host publication	IEEE 34th International Conference on Plasma Science, 2007
Place of Publication	Albuquerque
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	359-359
Number of pages	1
ISBN (Print)	9781424409150
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/PPPS.2007.4345665
Publication status	Published - Jun 2007
Event	ICOPS 2007. IEEE 34th International Conference on Plasma Science - Albuquerque, United States Duration: 17 Jun 2007 → 22 Jun 2007

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Conference	ICOPS 2007. IEEE 34th International Conference on Plasma Science
Country/Territory	United States
City	Albuquerque
Period	17/06/07 → 22/06/07

Keywords

breakdown voltage
collaboration
delay effects
hydrodynamics
jitter
pulse generation
sparks
sulfur hexafluoride
switches
terrestrial atmosphere

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Wilson, MP , MacGregor, SJ , Timoshkin, I, Thomas, KJ & Sinclair, MA 2007, Characterisation of three-electrode spark gap used in Mogul-D. in ICOPS 2007: IEEE 34th International Conference on Plasma Science, 2007. IEEE, Albuquerque, pp. 359-359, ICOPS 2007. IEEE 34th International Conference on Plasma Science, Albuquerque, United States, 17/06/07. https://doi.org/10.1109/PPPS.2007.4345665

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Characterisation of three-electrode spark gap used in Mogul-D

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