Optimization of Resonant Power Supply Circuit

A Resonant Power Supply has been proposed to power Rapid Cycling Accelerator magnets. The Resonant Power Supply circuits were studied extensively, but were not optimized. Most designs assume equal choke and magnet inductance, however, the variation of inductance affects both performance and cost of the system. This paper optimizes the Resonant Power Supply Circuit by selecting the most feasible choke inductance. For this optimization, a computer model and an approximate design method were developed. The effect of choke inductance on the components rating and cost was determined. It was found that the increase of choke inductance reduces the maximum and increases the minimum choke current, which leads to a significant increase of system losses. The maximum voltage is independent of the choke inductance. The described change of choke current reduces the current of the Bypass Thyristor Switch and the Capacitor Bank Switch, which results in cost reduction. The increase of choke inductance reduces the size of capacitor banks. The loss increase requires larger Make-up Power Supply and ac supply systems. It also increases the operation costs. The system cost function has a minimum, when the choke inductance is about 1.5--2 times larger than the magnet one. The application of the result will lead to a more economical and efficient Resonant Power Supply. 2 refs., 8 figs., 1 tab