Re: [TCML] Re: Spark gap Resistance

["Chris Swinson" <list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John,

> > Does the secondary only spark when the spark gap turns off ? I am  trying 
> > to
> > see if the coil could spark while the primary to secondary  energy 
> > transfer
> > is still active... I was told that it only happens  when the spark gap
> > quenches ( turns off) and it is at this point the  energy is trapped, has
> > nowhere to go, and must break  out...
>
> Chris,
>
> No, that is incorrect theory.  That's the Corum's theory.  The  Corums 
> have
> made many serious mistakes in their work.  In reality, the  secondary
> streamers occur while the spark gap is firing.



On that basis, more cycles in the tank side could be better ?. I am thinking 
that the energy is ramped up slowly on the secondary so it can build up to a 
larger value..... rather than pumping power faster and having it break out 
quicker.... Maybe or maybe not true ?

Chris






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