Pulsed Power & Capacitor Banks
Ignite innovation with Woodruff’s pulsed power systems and capacitor banks: advanced, reliable high-voltage power for plasma physics, fusion energy and high-intensity applications.
Capacitor banks for your pulsed power systems
Woodruff Engineering powers future-focused projects with our high quality, high-voltage capacitor banks. Ideal for fusion energy research and magnetic coil pulsing, our capacitor banks are engineered with cutting-edge spark gaps and solid-state switching.
We design and build our capacitor banks for high-energy, high power discharges. With unparalleled reliability and safety protection, our capacitor banks are trusted in high-power, high-stress environments.
Pulsed power systems
Our bespoke pulsed power systems set the standard in precision energy control. Our custom-built capacitor banks, including pulse forming networks, RLC circuits, and specifically tailored Marx and Blumlein banks, meet the rigorous requirements of plasma physics and high-power applications. Entrusted by National Laboratories, universities, and industry leaders, we deliver end-to-end solutions, from full design and reverse engineering to integrated control systems with robust safety interlocks. Our facilities include specialized electronics workshops and HV testing areas to ensure quality and performance.
Example specifications: 1 MJ Capacitor Bank Spec Sheet (PDF)
OUR PRODUCTS
1 MJ Pulsed Capacitor Bank Module
22kA peak discharge
1.01MJ energy per module
150-250 μs typical pulse width
24kV max voltage rating
Magnetic Field Coil Capacitor Bank Module
26kA peak discharge
1,400V bank voltage
~436kJ energy storage
10 years / 100,000 cycle lifetime
Custom Capacitor Bank
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Applications for High Voltage Capacitor banks
- Energy storage and discharge for fusion research
- Pulsed power supplies for magnetrons
- Surge protection and power conditioning
- Particle accelerator operations
- Pulsed laser systems
- Medical imaging equipment
- Seismic exploration
- Research laboratories
- Aerospace
- Plasma physics research
- Electromagnetic propulsion systems
- High-power microwave generation
- Industrial X-ray systems
- Laser-driven fusion
- Power system simulators for grid testing
Supercapacitor Banks
Woodruff Engineering is at the forefront of high-scale energy storage with our state-of-the-art supercapacitor banks. These powerhouses are tailored for operations that demand quick discharge and high capacity, such as fusion energy projects. Our supercapacitor banks are designed to provide the immense pulses of power needed for magnetic coil pulsing, utilizing solid-state switches for rapid, reliable energy release. Their unprecedented charging speed, coupled with a long service life, makes them indispensable in high-stakes applications.
Applications
- Fusion energy research and magnetic coil pulsing
- Large-scale energy harvesting systems
- Power fluctuation buffer for power grids
- Pulsed power applications in industrial settings
- Emergency power systems for critical infrastructure
- Heavy transport and electric vehicle charging stations
- Load leveling for renewable energy installations
- High energy physics experiments
- Mission-critical military applications
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