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Re: X-Ray Machine Transformer
Provided the unit is single phase so you can power it up, it could be
used for a Maggie power supply. I have read they use 70 to 100 kV
trannies to run Maggie drivers at TCBOR.
Mike.
Tesla List wrote:
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> Original Poster: "Dr. Resonance" <Dr.Resonance-at-next-wave-dot-net>
>
> to: Dave
>
> It makes a nice climbing arc but require a current limiting inductor in
> series with the primary. Most were used for short duty cycle at their rated
> current. Average rating for continuous use is 5-10 kva.
>
> It is too high for TC work, but could be used for other experiments.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dr.Resonance
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> Date: Saturday, May 01, 1999 4:01 AM
> Subject: X-Ray Machine Transformer
>
> >Original Poster: David Trimmell <davidt-at-pond-dot-net>
> >
> >I have a question. I could get an old X-Ray machine form my work, if I
> >wanted to lug it home. It is a Siemens, 125kV, and the dial goes up to 500
> >mA, full size medical machine. Does anyone here have any experience with
> >medical x-ray equipment? The transformer is, of course, what really
> >interests me, its probably about 350 pounds, rated at 220 primary, 125 kV
> >sec. It is really quite bulky compared to the new high tech units we have
> >here, dial knobs and all on the control unit, compared to digital controls
> >on the new ones. I keep the computers going here, and do not know anything
> >about this type of equipment. Is there anyway to modify the transformer to
> >put out less voltage? I suppose it has a nice fullwave bridge to get the DC
> >output for the Tube. Would it have any potential for T-coil service?
> >Potentially valuable parts? Should I just let them junk it?
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >David Trimmell
> >