Re: RE:TC Secondary Voltage (was - THOR: First observations on streamer formation (try II))

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


I'm not sure about this part.  Let's wait until I get back to WI, then I can
take some precise measurements and feed the data to you.

Dr. Resonance

 >
 > The TC secondary voltage equation is
 >
 >    Secondary KV = 65 x (inches^0.7)
 >
 > Streamers are usually about twice the length of continuous equal length
 > sparks. For your model M160 with an 84 inch streamer the continuous spark
 > length would be estimated to be 84/2 = 41 inches.
 >
 >    Secondary KV = 65  x (41^0.7) = 875 KV
 >
 > This may be too high. I would be interested in coilers sending me more
data
 > so I can bring the equation up to date. Note that the equation is based on
 > 65 volts per inch of spark.  KV = 65 x (one inch^0.7) = 65 KV
 > The question is should the 65 or the 0.7  or both be changed?
 >
 > John Couture