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Capacitors are small components that store and release electrical energy in quick bursts. This video explains how they charge up, discharge, and help regulate voltage in circuits. From power supplies ...

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Abstract: In modular multilevel converters (MMCs) of HVDC systems, metallized film capacitors (MFCs) are commonly used as dc-link capacitors. Based on the unique feature of the self-healing discharge, ...

Capacitors short-circuit discharge in an explosive environment can ignite and detonate the surrounding explosive media, causing dangerous accidents. At low voltages, this kind of discharge constitutes ...