Published Online: Feb 01, 2019
Page range: 29 - 45
Received: May 28, 2018
Accepted: Dec 10, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjpna-2018-0025
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The article demonstrates the design process of a flux compression generator. Several armature configurations and materials have been analyzed. The influence of mechanical parameters, such as wall thickness, inner diameter of the armature or high explosive material used, on FCG performance has been estimated. The geometry of generators’ components has been optimized using the Finite Elements Method. Several generators have been built based on mathematical model and simulation results. The designed FCG’s performance has been verified during field tests. A comparison of simulation and field test results has been presented.