Critical component requirements for compact pulse power system architectures

Abstract

This paper discusses the architectures that can be employed in compact pulse power systems with the goal of identifying the critical components and parameters. Two design examples of compact, stacked Blumlein line pulse power systems are presented and the switch and storage parameters developed. The critical issues are determined in the context of these system designs to give guidance for future research and development activities. This paper also describes the investigation of applying high dielectric strength materials when employed in very thin sections in energy storage systems. These system design examples are compared with conventional approaches for pulse power systems and compact power conditioning systems goals. Finally, candidate switch technologies and energy storage technologies that have the potential to meet the compact pulse power system requirements are presented with future research and development requirements