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Why does Tesla coil detects vacuum leaks?
[strike]I'd guess that it's the sharp boundary around a hole (a sharp radius of curvature where potential gradient E is greater) where the air breaks down before does air around a smooth rounded surface.[/strike]TalEly said:Why does low pressure air is prone to ionization more than the ambient air?
404 not foundBobbywhy said:HERE’S A WEBSITE THAT DESCRIBES HOW THE TESLA COIL LEAK DETECTOR WORKS:
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TalEly said:Why does Tesla coil detects vacuum leaks?
TalEly said:It does, I used it, I just didn't know that's what it was.
Tesla coil is used to detect leaks in vacuum systems, here's also a reference.
http://books.google.co.il/books?id=EXFeF62iL64C&pg=PA21&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false
The reference doesn't answer the important question, which is why does it detect leaks? Is it because it ionizes the air entering the vacuum tube through the hole? if so, why does it only ionize the air leaking inside the vacuum and not the ambient air?
Thanks.
TalEly said:Thanks, but that still doesn't answer.
Yes, it ionizes the air in the vacuum system which is at lower pressure. I wrote it as well.
Looking at ionization equations it has nothing to do with pressure, and although the model is a theoretical one, I do believe there's a more grounded explanation rather then "it works, the model is only theoretic". Why does low pressure air is prone to ionization more than the ambient air?
NascentOxygen said:404 not found
Should be: http://www.randombytes.net/leak_checking.html
Apparently lower case to the right of the single / is demanded.
A Tesla coil is an electrical resonant transformer circuit that is used to produce high-voltage, low-current, high-frequency alternating-current electricity. It detects vacuum leaks by creating an electric field that ionizes the air around the vacuum chamber. When a leak is present, the ionized air will flow towards the leak, causing a change in the electric field that can be detected by the Tesla coil's receiver.
A Tesla coil is a useful tool for detecting vacuum leaks because it is highly sensitive and can detect even small leaks that may not be visible to the naked eye. It is also non-invasive and does not require any physical contact with the vacuum system, making it a safe and efficient method for leak detection.
The Tesla coil's receiver is designed to filter out any signals that are not caused by a change in the electric field. This allows it to differentiate between a vacuum leak and other sources of interference, such as background radiation or electronic noise.
While Tesla coils are highly sensitive, they do have some limitations when it comes to detecting vacuum leaks. They are not effective for detecting leaks in highly pressurized systems, as the electric field created by the coil may not be strong enough to ionize the air. Additionally, they cannot detect leaks in sealed systems that do not allow for air to flow.
Compared to other methods of vacuum leak detection, such as pressure decay or mass spectrometry, a Tesla coil offers several benefits. It is non-invasive, making it safer for sensitive systems and easier to use. It is also faster and more efficient, as it can detect leaks in real time, allowing for quicker identification and repair of the leak. Additionally, it is a cost-effective option, as it does not require expensive equipment or specialized training.