Plasma flow in a pressure pulsed argon cascade arc

J.C.M. de Haas, L. Bol, G.M.W. Kroesen, C.J. Timmermans

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Abstract

Flowing thermal plasmas are frequently used e . g. in welding, cutting, plasma deposition and testing materials at high temperatures . In most of the applications the geometry is complex . In the cascade arc the argon plasma flows through a straight circular channel with a constant area. The study of the flow and of the plasma properties are facilitated thereby. Velocities in the order of 1000 m/s and mass flows of a few grams per second can be reached by applying a pressure difference of a few bar over the arc. The ohmic heating of the plasma also increases the flow speed. In this work a model is presented that shows the influence of the pressure, the ohmic heating and the thermodynamic properties of argon on the flow. Results of measurements will be given .
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry, Eindhoven, the Netherlands July 1-5 1985 : symposium proceedings
EditorsC.J. Timmermans
Place of PublicationEindhoven, The Netherlands
PublisherInternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Pages931-936
Publication statusPublished - 1985
Event7th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry (ISPC 7), July 1-5, 1985, Eindhoven, Netherlands - Eindhoven, Netherlands
Duration: 1 Jul 19855 Jul 1985

Conference

Conference7th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry (ISPC 7), July 1-5, 1985, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abbreviated titleISPC 7
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityEindhoven
Period1/07/855/07/85

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