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| 1. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marx_generator Wikipedia] 1. [http://www.penguinslab.com/marx.htm Penguins Lab] 1. [http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/marxgen.htm Mike's Electric Stuff] |
1. [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marx_generator|Wikipedia]] 1. [[http://www.penguinslab.com/marx.htm|Penguins Lab]] 1. [[http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/marxgen.htm|Mike's Electric Stuff]] |
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Marx Generator, 5C30.50
Location:
- Floor Item Room 2237
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 a 6" long piece of half inch doweling. The resistor is made of a Cupric Sulfate (CuSO4) solution such that we maintain a resistivity of 1MΩ to 1.5MΩ between capacitors.
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Marx Generator |
EM, Large Equipment Area |
5C30.50 |
Copper Sulfate solution |
??, Bay ??, Shelf #? |
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Discharge wound |
ES, Bay A3, Shelf #2 |
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Hearing Protection |
Stock Cabinet |
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Optional Blast Shield |
TD, Bay A5, Shelf "T" |
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Setup:
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- Make the resistors are drained before unit is stored.
- Make sure there are no bubbles within the liquid resistors. This will break that circuit. Drain and refill resistors if there are bubbles.
- Firmly sectary green grounding wire to grounding black within the rooms.
- Make sure you have the Discharge Wound and safety gear.
- Insert either that Discharge Resistor or the piece of doweling.
- The piece doweling should be allowed to soak for several hours in water to increase in conductivity.
- Place one nail in the doweling to use to hold the would under the discharge ball of the Marx. (If the wood isn't wet enough a nail on the other end will help the bolt fine it's way.
- Plug in the control box (the gray wire) to the Marx.
- Plug in the power cord into a 30A 110V twist-lock outlet.
- Turn on main power switch that is located on the Marx.
- The Marx Generator is now ready to be charged.
Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:
- Capacitors are tubing dielectric with a strength of 25kv max (#2031-068)
The Marx Generator WILL spontaneously discharge if it is charged too long.
- This Marx Generator can produce a bolt about 18" long and is very bright and loud. (The bolt/flash is about the size of woman's pinky finger.)
- Carefully remover the remaining charge on the capacitors by using the Discharge Wound. (Make sure the main switch to the Marx is off before)
Demonstration:
- The Marx Generator is now ready to be charged.
- From left to right; Flip the first switch on the control box.
- Rotate the Variable resistor to 90%-100% (The capacitors are now charging)
- Flip up the firing button guard as you count 10 or so seconds then push the detonation button.
- After discharge the capacitors will recharge, unless you either flip the control box power switch off or turn the variable resistor to 0%.
- There is Still some charge left on the capacitors after discharge. Carefully use the Discharge Wound of discharge the capacitors.
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