Re: Calculation of PFC Capacitors using LTR Capacitor

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Original poster: "Daniel McCauley by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>

According to my calculations (and verified by two tesla cad programs), the
primary should be tapped between the 10th and 11th turn of my primary.  I
currently have 13 turns i think?

We'll find out soon i guess . . .

Dan



> Hey Dan,
> Personally, I think you're putting the cart in front of the horse. You
> should worry about PFC after you have sparks.I still think you might be a
> turn or so short on the primary???
> Billy
>
>
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> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 7:16 PM
> Subject: Calculation of PFC Capacitors using LTR Capacitor
>
>
> > Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H by way of Terry Fritz
> <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>
> >
> >
> >
> > Here is my current design:
> > 15kV / 60mA NST
> > Tank Capacitor - 0.0275uF
> > using SRSG
> >
> > If I use WINTESLA, the PFC Capacitors should be approximately 165uF
> assuming
> > a tank capacitance of 0.0106uF.
> >
> > However, when using my LTR capacitance value of 0.0275uF, how does this
> > affect this calculation.
> >
> > I guess in a properly built / properly tuned SRSG, then the system
should
> > work as if the NST is still charging up a
> > 0.0106uF???
> >
> > What are your thoughts.
> >
> > Thanks again.
> >
> > Dan
> >
>