[TCML] DC coils

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> I am planning to build a rectified 3phase - DC tesla coil with a
variable
> rotary gap to give a variable pulse rate, and I am wondering about the
use
> of the inductor (charging reactor)...
> I can see this is used for several purposes.
> To limit the charging current to protect the diodes and control the
> maximum pulse per second rate.
> Also, to create a high impedance for the HF circuit so it can oscillate
> with out the power supply being a short accross it...
> I can also see that there would be an optimum size (inductance) to best
> match a given pulse per second rate for best performance.
> 
> What I am wondering is if it is possable to build a dc coil with a
> variable pulse rate (without changing the inductance).
> For example, a DC coil with a rotary gap with a variable speed drive.
> And what effect does varying the speed of the gap have on the output?

> Has any body had any experience with this?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Carlos
> 


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