36 Volts ZVS driver arcing in transformer oil

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Channel: RODALCO2007 · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Running the ZVS driver from 36 Volts DC supply with IRFP250 mosfets.
Current varies between 5 and 7 Ampères.

Arc gap is 6 millimeters. Break down in oil does occur.

Carbon traces are formed in the mineral oil and it blackens during the process.
The oil becomes more conductive and more arcs form at a lower Voltage threshold.

IRFP250 Mosfets
UF4007 diodes
500 Ohms 2 Watt R's
10 k Ohm R's
12 Volts 1 W Zeners

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