JCBX/PETTY PLASMA SPARK CIRCUIT

== Based on the work of JCBX, Alex Petty and the WaterFuel1978 Research Group ==
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This is document version: 07-14-08.02:30
Document Compiled by:
Herve Collette
Alex Petty
JCBX
Rufus Hearn
This design is based on a 240v inverter. Please take note that 120v will need to be stepped up.
Engine types tested for this design are:
Volvo 740 B230A
Volvo 240 B230F

Basic Configuration:
Required Parts:
- 1 inverter 230V/250V 400VA continuous / 800VA peak
- 1 isolation transformer (up to 250/250VAC 50-60Hz, minimum 300 VA)
- 400V 25A full wave bridge rectifier (amperage rating can be higher)
- 1 x 470uF capacitor (400V range)
- Spark plugs and standard ignition cables
- Less then 100 x 6A10 diodes (1000V 6A). Actual number of diodes required depends upon voltage produced by ignition coil in
use. To calculate needed amount divide the number of kilovolts in the HV side of the system by 1000. The result is the number of
6A10 diodes you should use to protect the low voltage side of your circuit.
- 1 x 6A10 diode for the ignition coil
See images of needed components below:

Power Inverter
3

Isolation Transformer
4

Blue 470uF Capacitor

(Also shown, Black 4700UF Capacitor and high performance spark plug)

Diodes
(Top row: 6A10 1000V 6A, Bottom row: BY255T 1000V 3A)

Full Wave Bridge Rectifier (25Amp)

Basic Configuration

Alternative Configuration 1: (1:2 Isolation Transformer on 120VAC inverter)

Alternative Configuration 2: (Single DC power source)

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Circuit Schematic:
V1

1:1 Isolation Transformer

T1

D1

240 Vpk
60 Hz
0
25A FWBR

C1

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

470F
400V

6A10

6A10

6A10

6A10

6A10

D7

D8

D9

D10

D11

6A10
D12

6A10
D13

6A10
D14

6A10
D15

6A10
D16

6A10

6A10

6A10

6A10

6A10

D17

D18

D19

D20

D21

6A10
D22

6A10
D23

6A10
D24

6A10
D25

6A10
D26

6A10

6A10

6A10

6A10

6A10

D27

D28

D29

D30

D31

6A10
D32

6A10
D33

6A10
D34

6A10
D35

6A10
D36

6A10

6A10

6A10

6A10

6A10

D37

D38

D39

D40

D41

6A10
D42

6A10
D43

6A10
D44

6A10
D45

6A10
D46

6A10

6A10

6A10

6A10

6A10

I=25
V=600

To Distributor Cap

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Additional Configurations:
High Voltage Tank Circuit:
In order to safely remove the 1:1 transformer from the circuit, it is important that the high voltage portion of the circuit be isolated
from the low voltage portion of the circuit so as not to damage the electronics. Each diode/resistor or diode/capacitor set absorbs
back-EMF spikes that blow holes in the diodes. Diodes can either blow from over voltage spikes or over amperage. These combos
provide a means of taming the damaging spikes. This is most needed near the source of the high voltage and/or high frequency.
The optimal approach is given below:

Circuit Schematic:
V1

D1
240 Vpk
60 Hz
0
25A FWBR

C1

D2

D3

D4

470F
400V

6A10

6A10

6A10

R1

R2

R3

1k

1k

1k

D5

D6

D7

6A10

6A10

6A10

R4

R5

R6

1k

1k

1k

D8

D9

15KV6A
C2

15KV6A
C3

15KV6A
C4

1F
20kV

1F
20kV

1F
20kV

D10

To Distributor Cap

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Connecting Electronics
1) Attach battery to power inverter
Connect + of battery to + of inverter input
Connect - of battery to - of inverter input
2) Attach the power inverter to the isolation transformer
Connect + of inverter to + isolation transformer input
Connect - of inverter to - isolation transformer input
3) Attach the transformer to the full wave bridge rectifier (FWBR)
Connect + output of the isolation transformer to the AC input of the FWBR
Connect - output of the isolation transformer to the AC input of the FWBR
[ include diagram indicating how to the IT to the FWBR ]
4) Attach the FWBR to the capacitor
Connect + DC output of the FWBR to + of the capacitor
Connect - DC output of the FWBR to - of the capacitor
[ include diagram indicating how to connect capacitor to the diode chain ]
[ include soldering tips ]

[ section to be completed ]

Notes:
1) Cap is on the rectifier. The capacitance voltage spec you mentioned
below will work to get you started, but part of tuning is a matter of
changing out these caps and placing multiple caps in series at varying
capacitance.
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2) Inverter is better if its 240VAC, 400 watt modified sine wave is

fine. Ive used a full sine wave at 2400 watts and it makes no difference
- so save your money. Any brand will do. I use schumaker.
3) Start off with regular plugs - get it working - then get a fancy as you like with performance or specialized plugs later.
4) You really only need one 1:1 transformer. Place it between the rectifier and the inverter. The purpose of this is to keep your
inverter from blowing up every time you fail to use the correct diode configuration (i.e. every time you fail to "tank" the High
Voltage). You can use two transformers if you want to TOTALLY isolate your inverter from both sides but Ive never done this.
You could also use a 1:2 transformer instead of the 1:1 if you dont have a 240VAC inverter.
5) Once you get this working youll find fuel /air ratios the next challenge. Aim for 1:1 and tune from there.
LISTEN CAREFULLY!
The cap. goes on the VDC* (*?) on the secondary side of the rectifier ! + to + & - to the rest is of no importance !
Use non R plugs !
Use good diodes in lots
use transformer to protect the inverter
use cheap inverter!
Use cheap parts you already have on the shelf!
EVERYTHING written and proofed in here works! Just plug you own idea together!
There is at least 8 diff. models in here that all works!
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Get plasma spark, get plenty of water into the engine and off you go!

Carbureted Engines
[ to be completed soon ]

Fuel Injected Engines

Fuel Pump
[ to be completed soon ]

Fuel Lines Switch

[ to be completed soon ]

ECU
[ to be completed soon ]
Injector Modifications
[ to be completed soon ]
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WaterFuel to Air Ratios

[ to be completed soon ]

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