5 PerspectiveIn the future, there are several tasks to do: · Optimisation of the gate signal To be able to test the circuit at full load, the gate signal has to be optimised. (cp. paragraph 4.4) · Detailed electronics test The performance has to be verified and EMI has to be measured. · Controlling A electronic circuit has to be developed to control the arcing (time-based, contact-free activation...) · Construction of a housing for the electronic (Figure 5.1 as design study)
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Figure 5.1: Design study: Housing for the electronic & inductor. The housing showed in Figure 5.1 has to be made out of metal for safety and electromagnetic interference reasons. Figure 5.2 shows a layout for the PCBs in the housing. In the centre is a channel for ventilating the heatsinks by a fan.
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Figure 5.2: Engineering drawing: electronic in the housing · Construction of a sculpture Figure 5.3 and Figure 5.4 are a design study of a possible sculpture for a Jacob's Ladder, combined with a well. The electrodes are arranged in 120º-angles and the arcs might be triggered in a loop.
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Figure 5.3: Design study: well: Side-view |
Figure 5.4: Design study: basin: top view Another interesting effect can be achieved be using salted water jets as electrodes [GRIBBEN1996]. · Safety arrangements High voltage compared with high currents is lethal for humans. A reliable safety circuit with independent redundancy has to be developed for this object. |
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