Hypatia's Protege
- Joined Mar 1, 2015
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Ya know... That has to be the most diplomatic correction I've ever encountered! We could use you on the Contributors Forum! (and I say that as one who has a reputation for being... Um... occasionally less than diplomatic...) --- All of which is to say (as if you didn't know) you're not stupid! - I AM!!! --- You're absolutely correct! The maximum reverse EMF apparent across a diode feeding a capacitor (as described) is FAIAP always equal to the peak to peak EMF of the associated waveform - without regard to symmetry! You're one smart "computer generated average Polish lady", @Aleph(0)!!! But hey! In all seriousness, thanks for both actually reading my post and thinking!!! That's what it's all about! --- FWIW My error was issue of base lackadaisicalness on two fronts: 1) Neglect of the obvious fact that the 2x factor applies only where (EMF) symmetrical waveforms are involved -- and 2) Inattention to the fact that we were contemplating filtering the output! -- As a point of interest Roentgen and Coolidge tube implementations often dispense with filtration -- hence the 'kVp' convention...I understand twice for symmetrical with shunting capacitor but wouldn't now be sum |forward| plus |reverse| cause need to check charge on capacitor? Sorry that I dumb
Again, in the interests of economy, one may often dispense with rectifiers where the anode supply waveform exhibits a high degree of asymmetry -- In which case care must be exercised such that the inverse pulse is of insufficient magnitude to damage the cathode structure via 'reverse conduction' owed to (thermionic) anode emission secondary to a 'hot' focal spot... --- That said; Inasmuch as we are exploring design/construction of general purpose EHT and X-Ray generation apparatus - I suggest we 'stick with' a well filtered scheme (thoughts)?
I daresay, you are in no position (NPI) to make sport of other's grammar and usage! [Baby Huey voice]HEY![/Baby Huey voice] you already 'took me to school' on that rectifier issue, how's about giving my "prose" a miss?You say my _intimation_ so saying about my love life now? Joke
Silanes have an 'earthy' odour -- Have you ever entered a root cellar or a natural cave? Please make a point of responding to this issue in your next post!What silane odor?
I promise you -- I don't suffer indignation in silence! -- You'd be the first to know!I not be slighted when you not posting just worried I said wrong thing and you cross
So..... How would it be if I got on to my solicitor with instructions to include the following in my final/advanced directives: 'headstone/cenotaph must bear the inscription: "Not Aleph(0)'s Fault" '-- Maybe we could even have a proper Aleph character engraved into the stone?also worry that fate catch you or like that
Good deal! --- Chat with you Tue or Wed if not soonerI having most the tools I'll be shopping for all list not have tell you if not find something
Best regards
HP
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