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- Category: Physics
- Founded: Nov 20, 2003
- Language: English
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This group is for discussing Van de Graaff Generators, Wimshurst machine, and other electrostatic generators, their history, theory of operation, construction and use. Any related Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Sciences, etc topics are welcome as well as Tesla Coils and his other inventions.
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Re: Electrolytic rectifiers
*Hi Paul There is a limit for voltage and current passing through electrolytic rectifiers. Avoid high voltage currents because several sparks and soon it will
Posted - Thu May 24, 2012 1:18 pm
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Arthur N Jr
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Re: A new project
Squaring the clear acrylic tower ends : the ends of the tubing must be square so that the top rollers run perfectly horizontal and the base sit perfectly
Posted - Tue May 22, 2012 6:19 pm
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Lyonel Baum
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Re: Electrolytic rectifiers
Yes Paul, electrolytic rectifiers are not on the good way to obtain HVDC. VDG and/or Cockroft Walton generators do the job. HV transformers ( X ray
Posted - Tue May 22, 2012 10:23 am
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Lyonel Baum
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Re: Electrolytic rectifiers
Thanks Bert. As always, you're a great resource. PBt ... From: Bert Hickman To: VanDeGraaffGenerator@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 2:28 PM
Posted - Mon May 21, 2012 6:34 pm
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Re: Electrolytic rectifiers
Hi Paul, Electrolytic cells were initially used as early lightning arresters in electrical power distribution systems. With slight changes to plate materials,
Posted - Mon May 21, 2012 6:28 pm
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Bert Hickman
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