Precision DC Power Supplies for Electrostatic Separators in Particle Accelerators
USE CASE
Particle accelerators require precision high-voltage DC power supplies for beam control, separation and experimental stability. Technix HV delivers tailored DC power supplies for electrostatic separators, including systems with ultra-low ripple, advanced arc management and custom interfaces compatible with existing accelerator control systems.
Application context
Electrostatic separators use controlled electric fields to influence charged particle beams. In accelerator environments, power supply stability, ripple, recovery after arcs and interface compatibility can directly affect beam quality, uptime and experiment reproducibility.
CUSTOMER CHALLENGE
• Supply precision DC high voltage for electrostatic separator operation.
• Deliver 40 kV - 10 kW units and 25 kV - 8 kW units for a research accelerator installation.
• Meet demanding ultra-low ripple requirements.
• Provide advanced arc management to protect the system and maintain operational stability.
• Enable digital remote control through optical fiber.
• Implement a custom analogue interface compatible with the existing control system
TECHNIX HV SOLUTION
Technix delivered tailored DC power supplies dedicated to an electrostatic separator in a particle accelerator. The solution included ultra-low ripple performance, advanced arc management, digital remote control via optical fiber and a custom analogue interface to ensure compatibility with the facility’s existing control architecture.
Key benefits
• High-voltage precision for advanced accelerator research.
• Reduced ripple for stable electrostatic field generation.
• Arc management designed for demanding scientific applications.
• Optical-fiber remote control for robust communication.
• Custom interface compatibility with existing accelerator infrastructure.
Why ultra-low ripple matters
Electrostatic separators rely on stable electric fields. Excessive ripple can disturb field quality and affect beam behavior. Low ripple and controlled transient behavior are therefore key performance parameters.
Integration into existing accelerator systems
Research facilities often require new power supplies to communicate with existing control infrastructure. Technix can adapt analogue interfaces, digital control, optical-fiber communication and interlock logic to the installation.
What ratings were supplied for the electrostatic separator application?
Technix supplied two 40 kV - 10 kW units and two 25 kV - 8 kW units for a particle accelerator electrostatic separator.
Why is arc management important?
Arc management helps protect the equipment and support stable recovery in high-voltage systems where discharges may occur.
Can Technix provide optical-fiber remote control?
Yes. Technix can implement digital remote control via optical fiber when required by the customer architecture.
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