Re: [TCML] Tesla's topload

[Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Large HV electrodes are often made with many smaller "blobs", because making a single smooth thing in large sizes is difficult.  Remember you can't have screw or bolt heads holding things together.  Th other approach is to use tubing in rings.  

Especially if you want to be able to break it down and transport it, one of those forest of mushroom surfaces works pretty well.

On Apr 1, 2011, at 10:36 PM, "Tim" <timothy.wenzel@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I have been wondering lately...why does Tesla's patent 1119732 and other designs show the topload with a surface covered in rounded bumps?  I assume that this prevented breakout to some extent as he was intending to create a corona effect according to the patents.  His intent was wireless transmission of energy.  We design our coils for a light show.
> 
> Has anyone ever tried to re-create the surface indicated by his designs?  If so, what was the effect as compared to the smooth toroid with and without a single breakout point?
> 
> T.J.Wenzel
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