A HV pulse generator for PEF applications

Ignacio Benavente, Matías Miguez

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Abstract

In this work, a high voltage (HV) pulse generator for pulsed electric fields (PEF) application in treatment of liquid food is presented. A complete overview of the target application is followed by a detailed analysis and design of a 10 stages Marx generator. The pulse generator uses semiconductor switches to generate up to 30kV pulses of 2μs and 2400Hz frequency. Simulation of the electrical characteristics of the pulse generator and of the electric field, and temperature variations inside the chamber are presented as well as measured results of a 3-stage prototype.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEAMTA 2013 - Proceedings of the Argentine School of Micro-Nanoelectronics, Technology and Applications 2013
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages44-48
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9789871907441
StatePublished - 2013
Event8th Argentine School of Micro-Nanoelectronics, Technology and Applications 2013, EAMTA 2013 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 4 Aug 201312 Aug 2013

Publication series

NameEAMTA 2013 - Proceedings of the Argentine School of Micro-Nanoelectronics, Technology and Applications 2013

Conference

Conference8th Argentine School of Micro-Nanoelectronics, Technology and Applications 2013, EAMTA 2013
Country/TerritoryArgentina
CityBuenos Aires
Period4/08/1312/08/13

Keywords

  • HV Pulse Generator
  • Marx Generator
  • PEF

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