Alectric Labs

Van de Graaff Generator

I have nearly finished designing, building, and fabricating parts for my Van de Graaff Generator. This is an electromechanical device that uses turning rollers, which are inter-connected by a moving belt and covered with appropriate materials in order to produce a very high electrical potential on the order of millions of volts.

The machine works by forcing electrons from one point to another. Eventually a discharge, similar to that of a lightning bolt, takes place. The re-charge / discharge cycle then repeats at a frequency proportional to the rotational velocity of the motor.

Modular Assembly of the generator as well as details for each module.
Belt Cutting and Bottom Roller Drilling

On this page is a video of the generator and pictures of sparks that the generator produced.

Pictures of Sparks