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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. This Marx Generator consists of 10, .02MFD 50kV capacitors that are charged in parallel, then discharged in series to generate a very high voltage, enough to splitter 6" doweling. The resistor is made of a Cupric Sulfate (CuSO,,4,,) solution such that we mantain a resistivity of 1MΩ to 1.5MΩ between capacitors.
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 1. List any Warnings....
 1. Demonstration may require practice.
 1. Capacitors are tubing dielectric with a strength of 25kv max (#2031-068)
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Marx Generator, 5C30.50

Location:

  • Floor Item Room 2237

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Description:

This Marx Generator consists of 10, .02MFD 50kV capacitors that are charged in parallel, then discharged in series to generate a very high voltage, enough to splitter 6" doweling. The resistor is made of a Cupric Sulfate (CuSO4) solution such that we mantain a resistivity of 1MΩ to 1.5MΩ between capacitors.

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. Capacitors are tubing dielectric with a strength of 25kv max (#2031-068)

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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