Capacitors are an ideal power source for High Energy Density Physics setups...when they’re ideal. But maximum current and voltage ratings, inductance, and resistance all conspire to degrade performance. HURON is engineered to deliver maximum energy in minimum time and is complemented by an accurate circuit model for predicting performance and interpreting experimental results.
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Energy storage capacitors are employed by scientists and engineers in fields ranging from shock physics with exploding wires to plasma compression and acceleration.
Energy storage capacitors can be used alone, in series to generate megavolt output, or in parallel to deliver MA currents. If you want to get a sense of possibilities, head over to our blog to run some interactive simulations.
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Do I need to immerse this capacitor in oil?
Operation in air is fine up to 40 kV at sea level or up to 30 kV at 7000 ft / 2000 m altitude. Charging to the full 50 kV rating is best done under oil to prevent corona and arcing between the terminals.
Can I make connections using wire or sheet metal instead of busbar?
Yes you can connect wires with ring terminals using the included button head screws and you can connect sheet metal strips by clamping with the included set screws or by bolting with the button head screws. But, busbar will give the best performance because it minimizes inductance.
What is reversal?
If a capacitor is initially charged to +50 kV and then during discharge the capacitor voltage swings to -25 kV that’s 25% reversal. This only happens in underdamped circuits. Reversal shortens capacitor life by causing internal partial discharge.
Can I get other energy storage capacitors?
Yes we can provide a range of values. Tell us more about your circuit and the specifications that are important to you by contacting us.