A demonstration device powered by ionic wind. This one is quite heavy, and requires a 25 kV electronic power supply to operate. It works with an electrostatic machine too. See "Life of James Ferguson, F.R.S.", page 351. (Google books)
Is this the flyback transformer of a TV set? I was wondering if the same effect can be done by using the flyback of a plasma ball. Is 15kV enough to generate ionic wind?
The device is connected to a high-voltage supply, and the pins attached to the balls produce ionic wind, that cause the rotation of the two bars fixed to low-friction bearings.
Is this the flyback transformer of a TV set? I was wondering if the same effect can be done by using the flyback of a plasma ball. Is 15kV enough to generate ionic wind?
blqkvo 10 months ago
@blqkvo The flyback is from a CRT monitor. 15 kV produces ionic wind and can power a lighter device. This one is too heavy.
acmdq2007 10 months ago
Could you explain how does it work?
magninomunoz 3 years ago
The device is connected to a high-voltage supply, and the pins attached to the balls produce ionic wind, that cause the rotation of the two bars fixed to low-friction bearings.
acmdq2007 3 years ago