Title :
A Full 3-D Dynamically Adaptive Unstructured Grid Finite-Volume Approach to Simulate Multiple Branching in Streamer Propagation
Author :
Benkhaldoun, Fayssal ; Fort, Jaroslav ; Hassouni, Khaled ; Karel, Jan ; Scarella, Gilles ; Trdlicka, David
Author_Institution :
Lab. Anal. Geometrie et Applic., Univ. Paris 13, Villetaneuse, France
Abstract :
Electron-spot-induced multiple branching and trajectory deviation of streamer microdischarges in air was simulated using a 3-D unstructured adaptive mesh finite-volume approach along with the air plasma streamer model proposed by Morrow et al. Images illustrating the effect of electron spots on the propagation trajectory, i.e., deviation, simple branching, multiple branching, are presented and commented.
Keywords :
discharges (electric); finite volume methods; plasma simulation; plasma transport processes; 3-D dynamically adaptive unstructured grid finite-volume approach; air plasma streamer model; electron spots; electron-spot-induced multiple branching; streamer microdischarges; streamer propagation; trajectory deviation; Adaptation models; Atmospheric modeling; Computational modeling; Educational institutions; Mathematical model; Numerical models; Solid modeling; Finite volume methods; plasma simulation; plasma simulation.;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2014.2321351
