Simulation Analysis of Transmission-Line Impedance Transformers for Petawatt-Class Pulsed Power Accelerators

Based on the transmission line code TLCODE, a 1D circuit model for a transmission- line impedance transformer was developed and the simulation results were compared with those in the literature. The model was used to quantify the efficiencies of voltage-transport, energy- transport and power-transport for a transmission-line impedance transformer as functions of ψ （the ratio of the output impedance to the input impedance of the transformer） and Г （the ratio of the pulse width to the one-way transit time of the transformer） under a large scale of m （the coefficient of the generalized exponential impedance profile）. Simulation results suggest that with the increase in Г, from 0 to ∞, the power transport efficiency first increases and then decreases. The maximum power transport efficiency can reach 90% or even higher for an exponential impedance profile （m = 1）. With a consideration of dissipative loss in the dielectric and electrodes of the transformer, two representative designs of the water-insulated transformer are investigated for the next generation of petawatt-class z-pinch drivers. It is found that the dissipative losses in the electrodes are negligibly small, below 0.1%, but the dissipative loss in the water dielectric is about 1% to 4%.

CONFORMAL TRANSFORMATION SOLUTION FOR THE ATTENUATION CONSTANT OF TEM TRANSMISSION LINES

The conformal transformation solution is presented for the attenuation constant ofTEM transmission lines which can be mapped into the coaxial or the parallel plate lines by certainconformal transformations including the numerical ones.The analytic and numerical results ofsome examples are also given.

APPLYING FAST WALSH TRANSFORM TECHNIQUE TO ANALYZE HIGH-SPEED DIGITAL INTEGRAL TRANSMISSION LINES

A new approach, based on the waveform relaxation technique and fast Walsh trans-form, is presented to analyze the coupled loosy transmission lines (CLTL) with arbitrary terminalnetworks. The simulation accuracy of the new method can be greatly improved, the disadvantagewhich always exists in previous methods can be avoided and a considerable saving in time andmemory of CPU is obtained.

Transmission Lines Distance Protection Using Differential Equation Algorithm and Hilbert-Huang Transform

This paper proposed the scheme of transmission lines distance protection based on differential equation algorithms (DEA) and Hilbert-Huang transform (HHT). The measured impedance based on EDA is affected by various factors, such as the distributed capacitance, the transient response characteristics of current transformer and voltage transformer, etc. In order to overcome this problem, the proposed scheme applies HHT to improve the apparent impedance estimated by DEA. Empirical mode decomposition (EMD) is used to decompose the data set from DEA into the intrinsic mode functions (IMF) and the residue. This residue has monotonic trend and is used to evaluate the impedance of faulty line. Simulation results show that the proposed scheme improves significantly the accuracy of the estimated impedance.

Research Progress of On-line Monitoring Technology for Electromagnetic Environment of Power Transmission and Transformation Projects

Based on the collection of relevant literature and cases,the research and application status of on-line monitoring technology for electromagnetic environment of power transmission and transformation projects at home and abroad were introduced.Moreover,the problems existing in the on-line monitoring of electromagnetic environment were expounded,and the development prospect was forecasted.

High Precision Ultrasonic Guided Wave Technique for Inspection of Power Transmission Line

Due to the merits of high inspection speed and long detecting distance, Ultrasonic Guided Wave（UGW） method has been commonly applied to the on-line maintenance of power transmission line. However, the guided wave propagation in this structure is very complicated, leading to the unfavorable defect localization accuracy. Aiming at this situation, a high precision UGW technique for inspection of local surface defect in power transmission line is proposed. The technique is realized by adopting a novel segmental piezoelectric ring transducer and transducer mounting scheme, combining with the comprehensive characterization of wave propagation and circumferential defect positioning with multiple piezoelectric elements. Firstly, the propagation path of guided waves in the multi-wires of transmission line under the proposed technique condition is investigated experimentally. Next, the wave velocities are calculated by dispersion curves and experiment test respectively, and from comparing of the two results, the guided wave mode propagated in transmission line is confirmed to be F（1,1） mode. Finally, the axial and circumferential positioning of local defective wires in transmission line are both achieved, by using multiple piezoelectric elements to surround the stands and send elastic waves into every single wire. The proposed research can play a role of guiding the development of highly effective UGW method and detecting system for multi-wire transmission line.

Numerical Analysis of the Output-Pulse Shaping Capability of Linear Transformer Drivers

Output-pulse shaping capability of a linear transformer driver （LTD） module under different conditions is studied, by conducting the whole circuit model simulation by using the PSPICE code. Results indicate that a higher impedance profile of the internal transmission line would lead to a wider adjustment range for the output current rise time and a narrower adjustment range for the current peak. The number of cavities in series has a positive effect on the output- pulse shaping capability of LTD. Such an improvement in the output-pulse shaping capability can primarily be ascribed to the increment in the axial electric length of LTD. For a triggering time interval longer than the time taken by a pulse to propagate through the length of one cavity, the output parameters of LTD could be improved significantly. The present insulating capability of gas switches and other elements in the LTD cavities may only tolerate a slightly longer deviation in the triggering time interval. It is feasible for the LTD module to reduce the output current rise time, though it is not useful to improve the peak power effectively.

Influences of Switching Jitter on the Operational Performances of Linear Transformer Drivers-Based Drivers

A whole circuit model of a linear transformer drivers （LTD） module composed of 60 cavities in series was developed in the software PSPICE to study the influence of switching jitter on the operational performances of LTDs. In the model, each brick in each cavity is capable of operating with jitter in its switch. Additionally, the manner of triggering cables entering into cavities was considered. The performances of the LTD module operating with three typical cavity-triggering sequences were simulated and the simulation results indicate that switching jitter affects slightly the peak and starting time of the output current pulse. However, the enhancement in switching jitter would significantly lengthen the rise time of the output current pulse. Without considering other factors, a jitter lower than 10 ns may be necessary for the switches in the LTD module to provide output current parameters with an acceptable deviation.

Study on Edge Extraction Methods for Image-based Icing On-line Monitoring on Overhead Transmission Lines

A new method of measuring the icing thickness of transmission lines on-line is proposed in this paper.In this method,the pictures of transmission lines which are photoed by the camera on the iron tower are processed immediately to extract the edges of the transmission line conductor and transmission line insulators.The icing thickness can be gained by comparing the edges of the iced transmission line and the uniced one.Two icing image edge extraction methods are described in detail,that is,a method based on the combination of the wavelet transform and the floating threshold method and a method based on the combination of the optimal threshold method and the mathematical morphology transform.The icing images from the artificial climatic chamber and transmission lines are used to test the methods above.The results show that the method based on the wavelet transform and the floating threshold method does well in the extraction of relatively smooth edges,such as glaze icing on conductor and icing on the insulator;meanwhile,the method based on the optimal threshold method and the mathematical morphology transform does well in the edge extraction of icing on the conductor,especially the opaque rime icing on the conductor with complicated edges.

An Alternative Three-phase Transmission Lines Model in Phase Domain

The objective of this paper is to show an alternative model of a non-transposed three-phase transmission line with a vertical symmetry plane in phase domain. Due the line physical characteristics, it can be represented by a system consisting of a single?phase and a two-phase line. In this system, the equations describing the behavior of the values in single-phase line terminals are known, while the equations for two-phase line to be obtained. Using a transformation matrix written explicitly according to three-phase line parameters, it is possible to obtain the currents and voltages in phase domain of two-phase line. Then, modal values of three-phase line are converted into phase domain and thus obtain the analytical model for this line. To verify the performance of this model, it was used to simulate the energization of a 440 kV three-phase line and the results were compared to results obtained using a classical model.

Reliability of Power Transmission and Transformation Facilities in 2010

Through the reliability analysis on transmission and transformation facilities with 220 kV or above voltage level in China in 2010, particularly by investigating the planned and unplanned outage of transformers, circuit breakers and overhead transmission lines with 220 kV, 330 kV and 500 kV level, the weak parts that may influence the operational reliabilities are figured out from technical and liability causes. Moreover, through the research on the device models and comparison of performance indices between domestic and imported devices, the trend of the reliability changes are identified so that the references can be provided for power enterprises to determine corresponding effective reliability measures during planning, design, implementation and production stages.

A Novel Fault Location Algorithmfor Double-Circuit Transmission Lines based on Distributed Parameter

Anewfault location algorithmfor double-circuit transmissionlines is described inthis paper.Theproposed method uses data extractedfromtwo ends of the transmissionlines andthus eliminates the effects ofthe source impedance andthe fault resistance.The distributed parameter model and the modal transformationare also employed.Depending on modal transformation,the coupled equations of the lines are converted intodecoupled ones.Inthis way,the mutual coupling effects between adjacent circuits of the lines are eliminatedandtherefore an accurate fault location can be achieved.The proposed methodis tested via digital simulationusing EMTP in conjunction with MATLAB.The test results corroborate the high accuracy of the proposedmethod.

A Modeling Method for Transformer Windings Under VFTO Based on S-parameters

To study the Very Fast Transient Over-voltage (VFTO) distribution in transformer windings in gas insulated substation (GIS), a systematic methodology based on S-parameters is presented for establishing high-frequency model of transformer windings. Firstly, voltage transfer functions are derived from S-parameters which are calculated or measured from transformer windings. Secondly, voltage transfer functions are fitted with rational functions by the vector fitting method and then the rational transfer functions are order-reduced by optimal Pade-approximation algorithm. Lastly, the resultant voltage transfer functions are synthesized by network technology. Computational results are consistent with simulation results of Electromagnetic Transient Program (EMTP) and confirm the feasibility and validity of proposed methodology.

0.2~2.0GHz100W超宽带GaN功率放大器

设计并实现了一款基于0.25μm GaN高电子迁移率晶体管(HEMT)工艺的100 W超宽带功率放大器。基于SiC无源工艺设计了集成无源器件(IPD)输入预匹配电路芯片;设计了基于陶瓷基片的T型集成输出预匹配电路;基于建立的传输线变压器(TLT)的精确模型,设计了宽带阻抗变换器,在超宽频带内将50Ω的端口阻抗变换至约12.5Ω,再通过多节微带电路与预匹配后的GaN HEMT芯片实现阻抗匹配。最终,以较小的电路尺寸实现了功率放大器的超宽带性能指标。测试结果表明,功率放大器在0.2~2.0 GHz频带内,在漏极电压36 V、输入功率9 W、连续波的工作条件下,输出功率大于103 W,漏极效率大于50%,输入电压驻波比(VSWR)≤2.5。

基于波形群灵敏角特征的输电线路故障单端行波辨识与测距

针对输电线路单端行波测距难以可靠、有效辨识第二个波头的不足,该文提出基于波形群灵敏角检测的单端行波辨识与测距方法。首先,对线路故障波过程的解析和规律分析,发现波头局部波形呈现灵敏角和非轴对称性的特点。进而提出利用Radon变换变角度投影检测最灵敏角并判别最灵敏角两侧非轴对称特性,实现单端故障初始行波及多次同极性行波群的可靠辨识。最后,基于多次同极性行波到达时差构造多测距算式,输出最合理测距结果。所提方法将时域波头辨识转化为波形图像空间域最灵敏变化方向和几何轴对称性的检测,抗干扰能力强,大幅提升检测可靠性和后续波头的识别能力,提升单端测距算式冗余性。大量实测和仿真数据测试表明,算法有效、可靠、直观,适用范围广,为单端行波分析故障测距及扩展应用提供了新思路。

一种VUHF频段1500 W超宽带大功率功放设计实现

介绍了一种VUHF频段1500 W超宽带功放的设计与实现,频率覆盖30~520 MHz全频带。采用ADS软件大信号模型仿真的方法对功率管进行阻抗匹配,设计了VUHF频段150 W末级模块;采用大功率传输线变压器和移相网络进行大功率分合路,同时完成90°移相,提高功放整机的偶次/奇次谐波抑制,实现了VUHF频段16路大功率合成;采用数字仿真和结构优化相结合的方式进行液冷机箱设计,并使用Icepak软件设计了高效散热器,对机箱内模块的布局进行优化仿真;采用全面的控制保护电路,提高功放的稳定性和可靠性。

融合外部注意力的扩散模型巡检图像去雾

为降低雾天对输电线路巡检图像造成的影响,针对目前主流去雾算法存在计算成本高、图像去雾后检测性能差和难以部署的问题,提出了一种雾天输电线路巡检图像去雾方法Diff-EaT。该方法采用融合Transformer的扩散模型结构,为降低体征提取模块中多头自注意力在ViT中的计算复杂度,使用多头外部注意力代替多头自注意力以减少计算负荷和增强特征学习。同时,设计了一个混合尺度门控前馈网络,在输入特征的深度可分离卷积之后集成了选通机制以改善局部信息捕获。在合成数据集和真实数据集上进行对比试验,定量指标和定量指标都证明其有效性,复原图像细节更加清晰。在去雾检测系统中,对真实巡检图像去雾后使用YOLOv7进行检测,mAP@0.5、召回率、查准率分别提升6.92%、9.58%、4.11%,本文方法去雾后有效提高检测置信度,去雾检测系统可应用于实际场景。同时在消融实验中,证明了改进的有效性。

基于初始电流行波相位的多端混合直流线路单端保护方案

为了解决LCC-MMC型多端混合直流系统线路保护存在的问题,提出一种基于初始电流行波相位的多端混合直流线路单端保护方案。首先基于多端混合直流输电线路发生不同位置和类型的故障工况,推导直流线路入射电压行波的解析式并计算其高频段相位。其次结合线路边界行波折反射原理和测量波阻抗特性,提出利用初始电压行波相位的区内外识别判据,并根据雷击和短路故障的入射行波低频相位特性构建雷击干扰判据。在PSCAD/EMTDC中搭建昆柳龙多端混合直流系统模型进行验证,证明所提方案仅利用单端量信息即可满足故障判断和选线要求,满足速度性的同时具备一定的抗过渡电阻能力(500Ω)。

基于PCSA-YOLOv7 Former的输电线路连接金具及其锈蚀检测方法

输电线路分布情况复杂且故障难以有效检测,其中连接金具长期暴露于复杂环境下易受到恶劣环境的影响出现锈蚀等故障。针对输电线路连接金具部件具有尺度多样性和存在着锈蚀故障检测精度低的问题,提出了一种基于双重注意力嵌入重构和Swin Transformer的输电线路连接金具组件及其锈蚀故障检测方法:PCSA-YOLOv7 Former。实验结果表明:该方法在构建的TLCF数据集上的综合检测性能领先于12类当前先进的目标检测算法,其中在测试集上的mAP_(0.5)达到94.9%,该方法相比于基线模型YOLOv7,其F1和mAP0.5指标分别提升了2.6个百分点和2.2个百分点,说明该方法能够更全面地理解输电线路连接金具图像中的多尺度语义信息并学习到不易区分的微小细节表征。

基于Blumlein和TLT的模块化全固态纳秒脉冲发生器

为了研究高频纳秒脉冲电场治疗肿瘤的生物医学效应,需要一种能产生高频纳秒脉冲的紧凑型脉冲电场发生器。结合Blumlein脉冲形成线和传输线变压器(TLT)提出了一种新的模块化设计的高频纳秒脉冲发生器结构,发生器可以使用更少的开关数输出电压、频率可调的高频纳秒方波脉冲。对单级和多级发生器在阻抗匹配时的脉冲形成过程进行了理论分析,并分析了多级发生器在阻抗不匹配时负载波形的变化;使用微带线设计Blumlein脉冲形成线,介绍了微带线的设计过程,同时介绍了传输线变压器的设计以及固态开关的控制策略;研制了一台小型发生器对提出的拓扑结构进行验证。最后,三级发生器在匹配负载(300Ω)上,可以输出幅值0~3 kV可调,脉宽100 ns,重复频率0~10 kHz可调的高频纳秒脉冲。