Re: Marx generator (fwd)

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Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 12:34:21 -0500
From: Dr. Resonance <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: High Voltage list <hvlist@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Marx generator (fwd)


The diodes were a string in series and then inserted into a teflon tube --- 
open on each end for ventilation.  Resistors were 2 watt units at 5 kV.

Dr. Resonance

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> Dr. Resonance <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > We charged at 30 kV (AC peak) per stage for output of 600 kV over 20
> > stages. We used Fujitsu diodes (9 kV at 300 mA).
> - No problems when using 9 kV diodes and a 30 kV PSU?
> Could you please specify resistance and power of the resistors as
> well?
>
> > Be sure to use a HV relay to disconnect power supply before firing and
> > also a nice long isolation resistor
> - Thank you for the hint.
>
> Herwig
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