Compact Pulse Generator

Test Devices is pleased to submit this proposal for a unique compact pulse generator and will use this proposal to demonstrate that our design satisfies all evaluation criteria. Test Devices was approached by The University of Texas Center for Electromechanics(UT-CEM) and asked to team on Topic Number: N07-T013. This team proposes to demonstrate through modeling and simulation the ability to use composite, air-core, pulse generator technology for launching navy aircraft. The approach used by the team utilizes an Army air-core, railgun generator topology with a novel controlled, high power density excitation source that will meet the 2 second launch criteria. The 60MW pulse generator design defined in this proposal exceeds the 15kJ/kg stored energy and 12kW/kg delivered energy density requirements. We identify commercial applications for the technology and suggest that the power supply is flexible and can fulfill multiple Navy missions. The excitation generator is sized such that when interfaced with power conditioning it can charge large high voltage capacitor banks that may be required for directed energy, laser and defensive systems. The multiple pulsed alternators can be self excited and staged to fire a large railgun.