Competency Demonstration Report : HVDC generation

Competency
Demonstration Report
(CDR)
Career Episode 1

CE 1.1: Project Introduction
Name of the Project : HVDC generation using marx generator from voltage
multiplier
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Position in the Project : Team Member
CE 1.2: Project Background
CE 1.2.1: Characteristics of the Project
The rapid development in the field of solid state electronics have paved path for the
development of applications based on pulse power. Various systems with pulse power has been
developed with various characteristics including high repetition, reliability, long life time and
compactness. I have observed that most of the power appliances unities MOSFET as the
switching devices that helps in rating only up to several kilo volts. On the other hand, the
application of the pulse power generation helps in eliminating the limitation obtained through the
conventional components that are commercially used in wide range. The current appliances and
machineries require high rating of voltage for effective use and applications. Therefore, I have
undertaken the project aiming to generate HVDC from the existing voltage multiplier with the
application of Marx Generator.
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CE 1.2.2: Objectives developed for project
The application of the Marx Generator allows in generation of pulse of high voltage with
the use of various capacitors connected together in parallel formation during the switching on
time and series formation during the switching off time. Through this project, I have aimed at
generating voltage in real time within the KV range and use in for various appliances including
transformers with the application of Marx Theory. Therefore, in this project for the generation of
voltage supply from the voltage multiplier with the application of the Marx Generator theory, I
have formulated the following objectives:
 To identified the theories and procedure that are followed in generating voltage power
using Marx Generator;
 To develop and design a Marx generator both in charging and discharging mode;
 To determine and develop the appropriate block diagram for developing the system;
 To prepare the circuit diagram for developing the voltage generator;
 To determine the design specification for the project;
 To conduct the simulation of the developed model for obtaining the generation of
voltage;
CE 1.2.3: My area of work
I have reviewed and identified the various hardware and software component that re
required for the implementation of the prototype model of the voltage multiplier. I had involved
myself with the development of the practical model of development of the project. Apart from
that, I have efficiently identified the issue and limitations of the traditional marx generator and
assisted my team members with the development of advanced voltage multiplier while reducing
the power loss through the circuit.
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