How to increase high voltage from ignition coil using diode + inductor?

russwr1

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How to increase high voltage from ignition coil using diode + inductor











Ignition coil is not AC output. Therefore a voltage doubler can't be used. Pulsing DC output high voltage, was reported in 2008 to have been increased using diode + Millihenry inductor wire coil, and capacitance of plastic tub. Does this have anything to do with resonant charging choke or as pulse forming network? How to do test on work bench with Magnet magneto type Ignition AUTOTRANSFOMER that uses 3 connections. I have parts. Comments requested.




 

russwr1

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There was no diagram. The man from 2008 was using bench ignition tester box and said was able to get 40Kv from normal magneto coil of 6-15kv. He had inductor in line with spark gap inside the tester with range switch on 50kv. The triple wires coils was in plastic deli tub that acted as a capacitance. 100 v from box was switching the primary windings of the Magneto coil, instead of normal spinning magnet . 12v battery hooked to input of the S1R9A9M9 wires assembly. An extra spark gap if in series with spark plug just divides up the original volts into 2 voltages. The coils were putting magnetic field over plug wire and the 2 flows were reversed, so as designed in interference, causing delay time. Maybe the delay was increasing the voltage.

The small CDI ignition boxes for motorcycles use a doubler/tripler for capacitor volts to discharge into transformer primary. - you should know that, but I don't know how they work. I need to know how to increase 12kv to 24kv.

 

IsaiSporer

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Hello russwr!
To increase the voltage from 12kV to 24kV, you need to adjust the inductors, capacitor parameters, and other components in the circuit.
Have you measured the voltage and current at the key points in the circuit?

Thanks you.

 
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line alice

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Hello, slope
To increase 12kV to 24kV, you can consider using a voltage multiplier circuit, such as a doubler or tripler configuration. These circuits use capacitors and diodes to progressively increase the voltage. Here's a basic outline of how to approach this:

  1. Voltage Doubler: A simple voltage doubler circuit consists of two capacitors and two diodes. When the input voltage is applied, the capacitors charge to the peak voltage, and the output voltage becomes approximately double the input.
  2. CDI Ignition System: As you mentioned, small CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition) boxes often utilize a transformer to increase voltage. They charge a capacitor to a certain voltage and then discharge it into the transformer’s primary winding, which induces a higher voltage in the secondary winding.
  3. Using Transformers: You can also use a step-up transformer designed for high voltages. Ensure that the transformer can handle the input voltage and is rated for the desired output voltage.
  4. Safety Precautions: Working with high voltages can be dangerous. Ensure proper insulation, use appropriate components rated for high voltage, and follow safety protocols.
 

russwr1

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Ignition coil (autotransformer with 3 terminals) output is not AC. It is a pulse forward. All voltage multipliers require AC input. You did not read the original question. I am practicing with high volts caps as pulse discharge into step up pulse transformer, trying to get 24kv from 6-15kv.

 
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