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 a Cupric Sulfate (CuSO4) solution such that we can have a resistivity of 1MΩ to 1.5MΩ between capacitors.
Equipment |
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Marx Generator |
EM, Large Equipment Area |
5C30.50 |
Copper Sulfate solution |
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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 a Setup check list.
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Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:
- Capacitors are tubing dielectric with a strength of 25kv max (#2031-068)
Demonstration:
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References:
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marx_generator Wikipedia]
[http://www.penguinslab.com/marx.htm Penguins Lab]
[http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/marxgen.htm Mike's Electric Stuff]
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