Title :
First Approach for the Modelling of the Electric Field Surrounding a Piezoelectric Transformer in View of Plasma Generation
Author :
Nadal, C. ; Pigache, F. ; Lefevre, Y.
Author_Institution :
Lab. Plasma et Conversion d´´Energie, Univ. de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
Abstract :
This paper is about an open multi-physics modelling problem resulting from recent investigations into plasma generation by piezoelectric transformers. In this first approach, the electric field distribution surrounding the transformer is studied according to a weak coupling formulation. Electric potential distribution views obtained numerically are compared to real views of plasma generation observed experimentally.
Keywords :
electric potential; plasma production; power transformers; electric field distribution; electric potential distribution; piezoelectric transformer; plasma generation; weak coupling formulation; Analytical models; Electric potential; Equations; Glow discharges; Mathematical model; Numerical models; Plasmas; Electro-quasi static field problem; electrostatic field model; forced vibration analysis; modal analysis; numerical model; piezoelectric transformer; plasma generation;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.2011.2174970
