RE: TC Questions

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Original poster: "John H. Couture" <couturejh-at-mgte-dot-com> 


George -

I discussed this problem a short time ago with Bart Anderson. He believed
the primary capacitor charge was a complete half cycle. I don't agree
because the cycle ends in zero volts and no charge. I have been too busy to
get back to him. This may be the time to dig deeper into this question.

Bart or other coilers what are your comments regarding the cycle ending with
zero volts and no charge on the primary capacitor? Note that the charging is
different with fixed compared to rotary spark operating gaps! Forget about
the inductance L for the time being.

John

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Subject: Re: TC Questions


Original poster: "gtyler" <gtyler-at-drummond-dot-org.za>

Hi,
      I am involved in electronic design but I see that that does not
qualify me to build a TC! There are many things to learn before I can
even begin. Can some one explain this to me please.
      What happens after the spark gap "fires"? does the arc continue for
the rest of the mains 1/2 cycle? If so there will be 1 pulse of HV every
1/2 cycle, and the current flowing after the spark gap fires is waisted.
Also the repetition rate will be 100 or 120 hz.?

George