Re: THOR: First observations on streamer formation (try II)

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


On one of the coils I gave you data for, model M-150, we obtained 7 ft.
streamers (7 kVA) in air with measured output at 763 kV when in DC pulsed
(single shot) mode.

I will take some more measurements this summer and supply this data to you.

I suspect your estimated voltage may be a bit high.  I would estimate around
450-500 kV.


Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913
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 >   > In the Tesla Coil Construction Guide there is a graph showing Voltage
vs
 >   > Spark length. It is based on the equation
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 >   >    Secondary voltage = 65 x inches^0.7
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 >   > This is based on past coiler data and is for continuous sparks from
the
 >   > toroid to a ground point. It appears to work OK but I would like to
bring
 > it
 >   > up to date if it needs changing.
 >   > John Couture
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