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Assessment of Different Compact Marx Generator Structures on the Voltage Profile
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In this paper, modifications in the conventional structure of a ten-stage CMG were presented to generate various voltage profiles through variations in the stray capacitances between spark gaps and the body.Abstract:
Compact Marx generators (CMGs) are commonly used to provide high-power and high-voltage pulses. Generally, CMGs are composed of spark gaps, charging capacitors, resistors, connections, and a metal body. The stray capacitances between spark gaps and the body could play a significant role in the performance of these generators. This article presents modifications in the conventional structure of a ten-stage CMG to generate various voltage profiles through variations in stray capacitances. These capacitances have been calculated numerically for six reconfigured structures with COMSOL. Eventually, the modified CMGs have been simulated in MATLAB to statistically investigate the impacts of various modified structures on the features of the output voltage such as the voltage peak, the pulsewidth, and the rise time in comparison with the conventional structure. In light of the presented results, the proper and applicable structure would be utilized based on the type of the load.read more
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High-Voltage Pulse Generators for Electroporation Applications: A Systematic Review
TL;DR: In this paper , the literature presented in the field of pulse power and pulse generators proper for the electroporation process and addresses their strengths and weaknesses, and a comparative study among different groups of pulse generators is performed.
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High-Voltage Pulse Generators for Electroporation Applications: A Systematic Review
TL;DR: In this paper , the literature presented in the field of pulse power and pulse generators proper for the electroporation process and addresses their strengths and weaknesses, and a comparative study among different groups of pulse generators is performed.
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Reliability Analysis and Failure Mode Effects of a Modular Multilevel Pulse Generator
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Development and Test of a 500-kV Compact Marx Generator Operating at 100-Hz PRF
Laurent Ariztia,Alexey Zhabin,Ivan Lavrinovich,A. De Ferron,M. Rivaletto,Bucur M. Novac,Laurent Pecastaing +6 more
TL;DR: In this paper , the electrical and mechanical design of a 13-stage 0.5-MV Marx generator operating at a pulse repetition frequency (PRF) of 100 Hz was presented.
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Development and Test of a 500-kV Compact Marx Generator Operating at 100-Hz PRF
TL;DR: In this article , the electrical and mechanical design of a 13-stage 0.5-MV Marx generator operating at a pulse repetition frequency (PRF) of 100 Hz was presented.
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TL;DR: Energy Storage Insulation Pulse Forming Line Switching Diode and Particle Beams Pulse Power Facilities Diagnostics as discussed by the authors, which can be used for energy storage and power facilities diagnostics.
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Pulsed Power Systems
TL;DR: Pulsed power technology involves the science and engineering of the slow storage of energy (usually electric) followed by a rapid discharge of this energy (in a short pulse) into some load as mentioned in this paper.
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Marx generator design and performance
W.J. Carey,J.R. Mayes +1 more
TL;DR: A broad overview of Marx generators, ranging from the traditional Marx generator to the wave erection generator, can be found in this paper, where a brief introduction to key concepts with references tied to each area is given.
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An empirical formula for gas switch breakdown delay
TL;DR: In this article, an empirical scaling relationship between the mean electric field and the breakdown time has been found, and it is shown that the data bases are related by /spl rho/spl tau/ = 97800 (E/spl rHO/)/sup -3.44/ where /spl tAU/ is the time delay to breakdown in seconds, and E is the average electric field in kV/cm.
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Inactivation of Naturally Grown Microorganisms in Orange Juice Using Pulsed Electric Fields
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of pulsed electric fields (PEFs) on naturally contaminated orange juice was investigated and a 2-log reduction in a colony count was achieved after application of 120 pulses/mL at a PEF level of 46 kV/cm.