Title :
Dynamic Behavior of an Atmospheric Argon Gliding Arc Plasma
Author :
Tu, Xin ; Gallon, Helen J. ; Whitehead, J. Christopher
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Chem., Univ. of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Abstract :
The dynamic behavior of an argon gliding arc discharge has been investigated by means of electrical diagnostics and high-speed photography. Two different arc breakdown regimes are identified: initial breakdown in the narrowest electrode gap and restrike breakdown on the electrode surface. It is also found that the anode and cathode arc roots exhibit different motion behaviors.
Keywords :
arcs (electric); argon; plasma diagnostics; Ar; arc breakdown regime; atmospheric argon gliding arc plasma; dynamic behavior; electrical diagnostics; electrode surface; high-speed photography; motion behavior analysis; Anodes; Arc discharges; Argon; Cathodes; Plasmas; Arc breakdown; arc root motion; gliding arc;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2011.2150247
