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Re: Arc length vs pwr
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> >From leyh-at-ix-dot-netcom-dot-comMon Sep 2 22:10:27 1996
> Date: Mon, 02 Sep 1996 13:51:48 +0000
> From: "G.E. Leyh" <leyh-at-ix-dot-netcom-dot-com>
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Arc length vs pwr
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am trying to compile a list of data points regarding the
> relationship of output arc length to coil input power. I
> would like to get data on as many different coil systems as
> possible. If you have made reasonably accurate measurements
> of these parameters on your coil, I would very much appreciate
> your input. I am trying to come up with a physics model of
> the enigmatic tesla coil arc, and need a varied selection of
> empirical data points to help verify the model. After compiling
> the data, I will publish the results here.
>
> The most important parameters for this study are:
> Total AC input power (watts)720w, 12kv -at- 60 ma
> Output arc length (inches)48"
> Gap repetition rate (pulses per second)Synchronous 120/sec
>
> Other useful data to include:
> Output frequency (Hz)340 khz
> Primary capacitance (uF).0135
> Primary voltage (V)12kv
> Secondary (or tertiary) inductance (mH)
>
> Thanks in advance, Greg
Secondary is wound on skeleton acrylic frame with 240 turns of 14 ga
wire. Primary is .375 copper tubing...5 turns. Toroid is 5" x 27"
Hope this is helpful
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