The author of the video is attempting to replicate an experiment from a Russian YouTube channel, "Croissants," where high voltage is used to make oil fly. The author explains the concept of a voltage multiplier circuit, which is used to generate high DC voltage. They build their own version of the circuit using diodes and capacitors and test it, achieving a voltage of around 17,000 volts. The author then uses this circuit to charge a PVC pipe filled with canola oil, which becomes electrically charged and causes the oil to fly out of the pipe when brought near a grounded object. The author also notes that the oil can be repelled by a high-voltage source, even when not connected to anything, due to the oil molecules picking up static charge.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author was inspired by a Russian video that created a tower generating around half a million to a million volts.
2. The author attempted to recreate the experiment using a high-voltage device and a flying oil experiment.
3. The author used a voltage multiplier circuit to create a high-voltage output.
4. The circuit consists of diodes and capacitors that convert AC input to DC output.
5. The author used a microwave transformer to drive the circuit.
6. The author experimented with different capacitors, including ceramic and electrolytic capacitors.
7. The author created a three-stage circuit using six thousand volt capacitors and four thousand volt diodes.
8. The three-stage circuit should generate around 17,000 volts.
9. The author increased the number of stages to 20, which should generate around 110,000 volts.
10. The author filled a PVC pipe with canola oil, which is a good insulator against high voltage.
11. The author powered the circuit and observed the oil flying out of the pipe.
12. The author explained that the oil flies due to static charge under high voltage, causing the oil molecules to repel each other and jump to the opposing charge.
13. The author noted that the oil reacts to their grounded body, even when not connected to the circuit.
14. The author compared their tower to a Van de Graaff machine, stating that it is smaller and stronger.
15. The author mentioned that they will give away two oscilloscopes to a school, thanks to Keysight and the support of their patrons.