Design of 4-stage Marx generator using gas discharge tube

Abstract

In this paper, a Marx generator voltage multiplier as an impulse generator made of multi-stage resistors and capacitors to generate a high voltage is proposed. In order to generate a high voltage pulse, a number of capacitors are connected in parallel to charge up during on time and then in series to generate higher voltage during off period. In this research, a 6kV Marx generator voltage multiplier is designed using gas discharge tube (GDT) as an electronic switch to breakdown voltage. The Marx generator circuit is designed to charge the storage capacitor for high impulse voltage and current generator applications. According to IEC 61000-4-5 class 4 standards, the storage capacitor must be charged up to 4 kV. The results show that the proposed Marx generator can produce voltages up to 6.8 kV. However, the storage capacitor could be charged up to 1 kV, instead of 4 kV in the standard. That is because the output impulse voltage has narrow time period.

Fabrication and experimental study of transformer 400 V with a simple rectifier circuit design

“…The type of capacitor commonly used for ripple filters is the electrolytic type of condenser. To produce a high voltage, a number of capacitors are connected in parallel to charge and then in series can produce a higher voltage during the off period [43]. The selection of capacitors as filters must meet the criteria.…”

An analysis of manual and autoanalysis for submicrosecond parameters in the typical first lightning return stroke

“…There are thousands of amperes released when the lightning struck [4]- [7]. Overvoltage due to lightning will cause insulation to burn if the power equipment is not protected, and as a result, the power system will completely shut down [8]- [12]. The lightning brought damages towards electrical appliance and electrical distribution power system [7], [13]- [21].…”