Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) has engineered the most powerful high-voltage testing system in the world.
FSU CAPS has been developing electric voltage tests for private and public industries for fourteen years, but their latest attempt is the most powerful system engineered yet able to zap objects and electronics at over 24,000 volts.
FSU CAPS has been developing electric voltage tests for private and public industries for fourteen years, but their latest attempt is the most powerful system engineered yet able to zap objects and electronics at over 24,000 volts.
Called the “power hardware in the loop” test (PHIL), the device is designed to shock the living shit out of various electronics and hardware, providing a controlled environment to test the destructive effects of lightning and power surges on electronic appliances.
“It’s a very long and expensive process for companies to do this at the electrical grid. We can now do all of that cheaper and faster here.” -Ferenc Bogdan, senior engineer at CAPS
With a current of 24,000 volts and a capacity of 5 megawatts, the FSU PHIL system is the world’s most powerful. To put that in perspective, a car battery produces only about 12 volts, but a lightning bolt can hold over 100 million.
While the PHIL system can’t quite match up to Mother Nature, it is the best testing system in the world today, allowing companies to develop safer and more shock-resistant appliances.
The Office of Naval Research (responsible for designing this electromagnetic railgun) has already committed to using the testing site to shock test their latest projects.
Now, because you’re in the mood, here is a robot playing The Final Countdown on tesla coils.
The Office of Naval Research (responsible for designing this electromagnetic railgun) has already committed to using the testing site to shock test their latest projects.
Now, because you’re in the mood, here is a robot playing The Final Countdown on tesla coils.
-Nick Farrell, Editor-in-Chief