Comparison of Numerical Helical Generator Simulations with Experimental Results

摘要

We have made comparisons between the experimental results on small helical flux compression generators, described elsewhere at this conference, and computer simulations. A 2D hydrodynamic computer simulation was used to generate the acceleration profile of the armature of the generators. The electrical behavior of the generators was predicted using the CIRC computer code. Various generator loss models were examined, including resistive and flux trapping models. A discussion of the comparisons will be given. (ERA citation 11:048312)