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I have a Lindsay Publications reprint of a book from about 188o titled
'Electrostatic Machines'. It shows a number of similar machines
including some blowing sand and steam. Not on line unfortunately and
Lindsay is out of business. Lots of interesting stuff there.
Ed
On 11/30/2016 11:10 PM, Harold Weiss wrote:
I remember seeing a diagram of the nozzle. It's a venturi system that
creates a vacuum in the mushroom shaped topload. It's identical to an
infinity jet used for gold dredges, but instead of water it uses air.
(an internal mix air brush is also an example) The mercury vapor is
created in the center and is electrostatically accelerated to the
nozzle. Kind of like a reverse fusor.
It would probably work for targets across a room, but not for longer
ranges. Just too much air in the way. Though, if you have a streamer
issuing from the nozzle, it may increase the range by creating a
vacuum path due to heating. It might also make for a really long
streamer.