Electrostatic Generator Operating Under High Air Pressure—Operational Experience and Accessory Apparatus

Abstract

A description is given of experience gained in operation of the Wisconsin electrostatic generator with particular reference to the use of C${\mathrm{Cl}}_4$ and C${\mathrm{Cl}}_2$ ${\mathrm{F}}_2$ and to the problem of the fire hazard. Improvements in the charging belt system and the accelerating tube are discussed; and generator equipment, including the generating voltmeter, the voltage stabilizer and the ion source, is described.