Naslov
Dynamic Discharge Arc Driver

Autori
Dannenberg, Robert ; Slapničar, Petar

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
AIAA 13th Aerospace Meeting / - Pasadena (CA) : AIAA, 1975

Skup
AIAA 13th Aerospace Science Meeting

Mjesto i datum
Pasadena (CA), Sjedinjene Američke Države, 20.01.1975. - 22.01.1975

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
arc discharge

Sažetak
A computer progrem using nonlinear RLC circuit analysis was developed to accurately model the electrical discharege performance of the Ames 1-MJ energy storage and arc-driver system. Solutions of circuit parameters are compared with experimental circuit data and related to shock speed measurements. Computer analysis led to the concept of Dynamic Discharge Arc Driver (DDAD) capable of increasing the range of operation of shock-driven facilities.Utilization of mass addition of the driver gas offers a unique means of improving driver performance. Mass addition acts to increase the arc resistance, which results in better electrical circuit damping with more efficient Joule heating, producing stronger shock waves. Preliminary tests resulted in an increase in shock Mach number from 34 to 39 in air at an initial pressure of 2.5 torr.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika

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