Re: GE Transformer ???

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Original poster: "Crow Leader by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <presence-at-churchofinformationwarfare-dot-org>

BIL = Basic Impulse Level. It's the rating the insulation can take under
freak conditions (lightning). You never run equipment anywhere near the BIL
rating.

KEN
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> Original poster: "Loudner, Godfrey by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <gloudner-at-SINTE.EDU>
>
> Hi Ry
>
> They are potential transformers. If you apply 120 volts to the secondary,
> you will get 4200 volts on the primary side. With series phasing of the HV
> sides and center grounding, you make a 8,400 volt supply with over 100 ma
of
> current. The rating of BIL 60kv means that the insulation can withstand a
> short duration 60kv pulse. I am making a guess that BIL = breakdown
> insulation level. AMB stands for ambient. 750VA-at- 30c AMB means that the
> transformer is designed to operate continuously at 750 watts with air
> temperature of 30 degree centigrade = 86 degrees F. As the ambient
> temperature rises, the operating level in watts drops. You have a nice
find.
>
> Godfrey Loudner
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Tesla list [SMTP:tesla-at-pupman-dot-com]
> > Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 2:13 PM
> > To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> > Subject: GE Transformer ???
> >
> > Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> > <rblaisdell-at-juno-dot-com>
> >
> > We "found" two GE transformers.  Unknown markings on it.
> > The tag said the following
> >
> > Type JVM 3 Voltage transfomer  35:1 Ratio
> > BIL 60kv             Pri. Vol. 4200
> > 750VA -at- 30c AMB  or 500VA -at- 55c AMB
> > serial #'s 4210360 and 4210362
> >
> > OK.
> > What is BIL?
> > What is "-at- 30c AMB" and "-at- 55c AMB"?
> >
> > Does anybody know anything else about these?
> > Thanks in advance
> > Ry
> >
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