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Charging
10 50kV capacitors in parallel then discharging them in series to generate very high voltages, enough to splitter 6" doweling.
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Marx Generator, 5C30.50

Location:

  • Floor Item Room 2237

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Description:

This Marx Generator consists of 10 50kV capacitors that are charged in parallel, then discharged in series to generate a very high voltage, enough to splitter 6" doweling.

Equipment

Location

ID Number

Marx Generator

EM, Large Equipment Area

5C30.50

Copper Sulfate solution

??, Bay ??, Shelf #?

Discharge wound

ES, Bay A3, Shelf #2

Hearing Protection

Stock Cabinet

Optional Blast Shield

TD, Bay A5, Shelf "T"

Setup:

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  1. Make a Setup check list.
  2. ...

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

  1. List any Warnings....
  2. Demonstration may require practice.

Demonstration:

{Insert description of demonstration, how is the demonstration preformed}

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References:

  1. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marx_generator Wikipedia]

  2. [http://www.penguinslab.com/marx.htm Penguins Lab]

  3. [http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/marxgen.htm Mike's Electric Stuff]

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[:Demonstrations:Demonstrations]

[:Instructional:Home]

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