⚡ Van de Graaff Generator

Electrostatic museum exhibit. Rubber belt triboelectric charge transport accumulates up to 400 kV on the metal dome, firing high-voltage atmospheric sparks.

Dome Potential (V)
280 kV
Electric Field (E)
2.4 MV/m
Air Breakdown
Charging Dome
CLICK & DRAG GROUND DISCHARGE WAND CLOSER TO TRIGGER SPARKS Sparks Discharged: 0
Charging Belt Speed High (12 m/s)
Ambient Humidity 25% (Dry Air)