Marx Generator, 5C30.50

Location:

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Description:

{Insert description of apparatus, its component, what it is demonstrating.} Charging 10 50kV capacitors in parallel then discharging them in series to generate very high voltages, 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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