I give an overview of a 65kW X-ray generator system for a 70 kV X-ray transformer. The full-bridge of 400A 1200V IGBT bricks makes for a powerful inverter to drive the ferrite cored high voltage transformer.
70 kV / 65 kW X-Ray System, Transformer and Inverter – Isolation, Day 12 Read More »
I go through my collection of iron/ferrite core high voltage transformers. MOTs, OBITs, NSTs, PTs and X-ray transformers. Microwave Oven-, Oil burner ignition-, neon sign- potential- and x-ray transformers. I forgot to add the old and new flyback transformers I have… somewhere…
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I show the most interesting high voltage gear and equipment that I need to repair. From manufacturers like Glassman, Haefely and others.
High Voltage Equipment Repair Queue – Isolation, Day 8 Read More »
I flip through the most interesting sections of high voltage gear and equipment from manufacturers like Sebamkt, Megger, Glassman and others. Denmark went into a 2 week corona virus lockdown today. This huge advertising material has been sitting on my desk for far too long. Now was the time to show the content you, my
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Teardown of a 1970’s Microwave Oven from Husqvarna. The model “Cupol” was a iconic design from the Swedish designer Carl-Arne Breger. Additional information and pictures of the Cupol Microwave Oven and its designer.https://digitaltmuseum.se/021026355944/mikrovagsugn-for-metaller-och-elektronikhttps://www.minnenasjournal.nu/carl-arne-breger-designer-mr-plast-han-med-hinken/http://blogg.tekniskamuseet.se/raceforarens-mammas-mikrovagsugn/https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horno_de_microondas#Historia_del_horno_microondashttps://www.flickr.com/photos/lunar-1/29857467730
Worlds Weirdest Microwave Oven, From A Weapons Factory – The Husqvarna Cupol Read More »
Teardown of the Siemens Polyphos 30 X-ray inverter systems control panel including computer, safety functions, HMI and high voltage inverter circuit. Be sure to check out part 1 about the X-ray head and part 2 about the collimator and image plate. Discussion of teardown and more pictures: https://highvoltageforum.net/index.php?topic=523.0
Siemens Polyphos 30 X-RAY Inverter and Control Panel Teardown (Part 3 of 3) Read More »
Teardown of the Siemens Polyphos 30 X-RAY collimator and image plate. Collimator had an interesting moving blinds design with a lot of gears, pulleys and strings. Image plate has a lead grid and some kind of sensor. Discussion of teardown and pictures: https://highvoltageforum.net/index.php?topic=523.0
Siemens Polyphos 30 X-RAY Collimator and Image Plate Teardown (Part 2 of 3) Read More »
Teardown of the Siemens Polyphos 30 X-ray head which contains step-up transformers, voltage multipliers and a rotating plate x-ray tube and a lot of oil! Be sure to check out part 2 about the collimator and image plate and part 3 X-ray inverter system. Discussion of teardown and additional pictures: https://highvoltageforum.net/index.php?topic=523.0
Siemens Polyphos 30 X-RAY Head 125kV Teardown (Part 1 of 3) Read More »