Re: maxed out?

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <FutureT-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 2/5/02 10:54:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
writes:

Herwig,

That seems like a good listing to me for a given coil.  The only 
other optimizing ideas would be to make sure the components
are good quality for low loss, and that the size of the coil is
somewhat matched to the power input, etc.  The best capacitor 
value will probably give a low break-rate around 120 bps or so 
perhaps.

Cheers,
John


>
> Hi list,
>
> If a disruptive TC system with blown static spark gap was called 
> "maxed out", does this mean, that
>
> * the size of the toroid is large enough to produce one single 
> streamer (especially for a smooth surface), but there is no need for 
> a breakout pin?
>
> * the heigth of the toroid above the secondary is as large as 
> possible, but there is no corona from the uppermost winding of the 
> secondary?
>
> * the coupling between the primary and the secondary is as tight 
> as possible, but there are no racing sparks at the secondary?
>
> * the capacity of the tank capacitor is as large as possible, but the 
> power supply is still able to load it to its peak voltage? This is 
> difficult to find out of course. Any suggestions?
>
> Are there other "optimum" criteria?
>
> Safe coiling to you.
>
> Herwig
>
>