Abstract: A dielectric insulated mechanical switch is coupled to a capacitive energy storage arrangement and a pulse forming network. The dielectric insulated mechanical switch is immersed in a dielectric substance. A controller is coupled to the dielectric insulated mechanical switch. The controller is programmed to selectively open and close the dielectric insulated mechanical switch so as to supply energy stored in the capacitive energy storage device to the pulse forming network and thereby form a high voltage energy pulse.

Abstract: A system for generating a high voltage energy pulse comprises a capacitive energy storage arrangement that is coupled to a direct current (DC) power supply. The capacitive energy storage arrangement stores energy from the power supply. The system also includes a pulse forming network for forming frequency contents of a high voltage energy pulse. A dielectric insulated mechanical switch is coupled to the capacitive energy storage arrangement and the pulse forming network. The dielectric insulated mechanical switch is immersed in a dielectric substance. A controller is coupled to the dielectric insulated mechanical switch. The controller is programmed to selectively open and close the dielectric insulated mechanical switch so as to supply energy stored in the capacitive energy storage device to the pulse forming network and thereby form the high voltage energy pulse.

Abstract: A system for generating a high voltage energy pulse comprises a capacitive energy storage arrangement that is coupled to a direct current (DC) power supply. The capacitive energy storage arrangement stores energy from the power supply. The system also includes a pulse forming network for forming frequency contents of a high voltage energy pulse. A dielectric insulated mechanical switch is coupled to the capacitive energy storage arrangement and the pulse forming network. The dielectric insulated mechanical switch is immersed in a dielectric substance. A controller is coupled to the dielectric insulated mechanical switch. The controller is programmed to selectively open and close the dielectric insulated mechanical switch so as to supply energy stored in the capacitive energy storage device to the pulse forming network and thereby form the high voltage energy pulse.

Abstract: A monitoring system in accordance with one embodiment comprising a plurality of surge arrestors; a plurality of probes coupled, each one of the plurality of probes coupled to one of the plurality of surge arrestors; the plurality of probes comprising at least one current probe and at least one voltage probe; a switching matrix coupled to the plurality of probes; and an electronic measuring device coupled to the switch, the electronic measuring device for measuring signals from the plurality of probes, the signals corresponding to a status of each of the plurality the surge arrestors.