Re: Lifter (fwd)

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Original poster: Steven Roys <sroys@xxxxxxxxxx>



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Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 12:38:23 -0600
From: Dr. Resonance <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: High Voltage list <hvlist@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Lifter (fwd)



Yes to both questions.  We use a 60 kV Erms dental x-ray xmfr and rectify 
and filter with a cap.  We can run up to 84 kV DC but it usually only 
requires around 70 kV.

Dr. Resonance
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> Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 10:36:36 -0500
> From: DF Martin <tcguy@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: 'High Voltage list' <hvlist@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: Lifter (fwd)
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> Hi Dr. Resonance,
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>> Resonance Research Corp. has a 60 kV Electrothrust lifter
>> that is powered by a power pack (battery) that lifts itself
>> and additional weight.  It is totally self-contained --- not
>> tethered to the ground.  At present we are investigating
>> marketing options for this device --- possible military
>> applications.  We are also investigating the best "steering
>> mechanisms" for our new flyer.
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>> Electrostatic fields do not require high current only high
>> voltage so a heavy transformer is not required.  Our
>> transformer units weigh less than 8 oz.
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> Are you using a capacitor/diode circuit to generate your high
> potential?  Also, does your lifter design resemble the geometry
> of standard lifters, with a thin circular wire for one "capacitor
> plate" and a thin perpendicularly aligned conducting sheet for
> the other "capacitor plate?"
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> Dave
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