Re: 15kva 14.4 kV Transformer.. (fwd)

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Original poster: Gerry Reynolds <greynolds@xxxxxxxxxx>



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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:15:47 -0700
From: resonance <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: 15kva 14.4 kV Transformer.. (fwd)



We did 24 hrs on a solid state DRSSTC.  It produced 8 ft sparks and ran all 
day and all night until 10 AM the next morning.  IGBTs were very cool as 
they were underrated by 100% for their current load and fan cooled.  The sec 
coil held up without any flashovers.

Dr. Resonance


>
> Speaking of this, has anyone here ever done a long run on a TC? I mean,
> days! That would be cool to rate all the components, caps etc. and turn it
> on non stop! It would be the best test of a real live practical TC! Any
> comments?