Re: [TCML] Quenching 4KV

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hyperbaric spark gaps work great with MOT powered coils.

If you are running in DRSSTC mode there is no spark gap, the switching is
accomplished with IGBTs.



Dr. Resonance




On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 7:55 AM, Colin Heath <
colin.heath@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello All,
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> I am going to run the hardware setup (primary , secondary etc ) that I
> designed for my next DRSSTC on a MOT supply. I figured the DRSSTC
> configuration suits the low voltage high current setup very well and
> though
> I would give it a go just for fun.
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> I have a very large industrial MOT here that I am going to double the
> output
> from and use that. The cap in the doubler will provide the reactance to
> ballast the unit.
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> My question is on gaps to use for this animal. I have an async rotary here
> available but was thinking more along the lines of a mutigap static blown
> with air to give the quench.
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> Has anyone got experience of running such low voltage and high current? If
> so what gap did you use.
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> Regards,
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> Colin Heath
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