Email RIS file
Bookmark
Report an Issue

Calorimetric measurements of the ''equivalent series resistance'' of low-loss, high repetition rate pulse discharge capacitors

Author
McDuff, G. G.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1986
Springfield, Va.: National Technical Information Service, [approximately 1986]
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm
Additional Creators
Rust, K. R.

Availability

Browse Nearby on Shelf
I Want It
I Want It

Finding items...

Summary
In high repetition rate pulsed circuits, component losses are a major design consideration. Accurate means of calculating the dissipation loss is essential for determining efficiency and in designing cooling systems for removal of associated heat. In high voltage systems, dielectric loss can be a major contributor to power dissipation. Total energy dissipation in a capacitor is the sum of dielectric, tab, corona, lead connections, and skin effect losses. Dielectric loss is also dependent on temperature, voltage, and frequency which adds to the complexity of determining an accurate value. The total loss component can be described by the ''equivalent series resistance'' or ESR. In this paper we will review the most common electrical methods used to measure the ESR and particulars that must be considered with these techniques. Finally we will describe calorimetric methods of ESR determination that are accurate regardless of frequency and voltage and the ESR values of a variety of commercially available pulsed discharge capacitors.
Report Numbers
DE86011232; LA-UR-86-1860; CONF-860674-1
Other Subject(s)
Collection
NTIS collection.
Note
DOE contract number: W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI Identifier 5695414
Research organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States).
View MARC record | catkey: 47365081