Re: [TCML] Spark dynamics on Jacobs Ladder

[Bert Hickman <bert.hickman@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Dave,

Beats me! But the description (and sound) says that the discharge is DC, 
not AC. Perhaps a substation for DC traction?? 3 kVDC is one of the 
voltages used in Europe...

Bert

David Speck wrote:
> Bert,
>
> Any idea what sort of transformer they used to get 500 amps at 3 kV?  
> That's about 1000 MOTs in parallel (not to mention 1.5 megawatts!!)!
>
> Dave
> > One very interesting video clip shows a circular Jacob's Ladder 
> > created by a higher current (3 kV, 500A) arc. The circular loop has a 
> > gap to prevent the arc from "hanging" half way around. Any German 
> > speaking folks who can translate the speech on the video?
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hGiAIRcn98
> >
> > Bert
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