Re: PSPICE model for Static Spark Gap

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Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>

Hi Dan,

See Gary's solution to the static gap spice modeling problem at:

  http://www.laushaus-dot-com/tesla/gapsim.htm

I used this at:

http://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/Misc/NSTStudy/NSTStudy.htm

Cheers,

         Terry

At 07:33 AM 12/10/2002 -0500, you wrote:


>I'm interested creating a simple static spark gap using PSPICE.  Anyone have
>a model they are already
>using.  Right now I'm thinking its just going to be a voltage-controlled
>switch.  Basically, when the
>voltage exceeds some voltage X, it will close the switch.
>
>However, the tough part of the model would be the following:
>
>A.  Impedance of the arc
>B.  Quenching of the arc
>C.  The duration of the arc (at which voltage / current limit) will it
>extinguish (B. probably also part of this)
>
>
>Any help appreciated.  I'm planning on creating a simulation for my minicoil
>running on a 4kV, 20mA NST and want an
>accurate enough model so I can explore the use of PSPICE design to create a
>tesla coil with longer streamers etc...
>
>
>Dan