Computational Analysis

Experimental Techniques

Innovation and Experience
 

Pulsed-power greatly differs from continuous A.C. power.

Powerful transformations are possible when a pulse of electricity can be delivered in a short time. Specialized power sources are required, but are now routinely constructed using commercially available off the shelf components.


Uses for pulsed-power:
√ Acceleration of payloads
√ Hypervelocities
√ Materiel development
√ Waste destruction
√ Waste-to-Energy
√ Metal forming
√ Electromagnetic Guns
√ Transportation
√ Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Magnet System For Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) Research
In a recent project, a capacitor-based power source was designed, manufactured, and delivered to the customer on-time and within budget. The MHD magnet met the customer requirements, producing a peak magnetic induction field of 2 T at 50 mm above the surface of the magnet.  Additionally, thermal loads in the magnet were managed in order to meet the expected duty of operation (1 pulse every 60 minutes for up to an 8 hour period).