Re: Torroids

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Original poster: Mddeming@xxxxxxx 

Hi Leo,

Smooth surface allows for a higher breakout potential. Surface 
irregularities mean higher local field densities which lead to corona 
formation and earlier breakdown (shorter sparks). Since a beach ball 
is a sphere and a toroid is doughnut shaped, you can't make one out 
of the other.  (A smooth sphere CAN be used as a topload).

Matt D.


In a message dated 3/8/06 2:28:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
tesla@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
Original poster: "Hajdrowski, Leo T." <leo.hajdrowski@xxxxxxx>


Hello Everyone,

Why does the top torroid have to be smooth?

Why can't you take a two foot in diameter beach ball and cover it with
tin foil, aluminum tape, or copper flashing to make a large torroid?

Thanks.

Leo