Title :
Theoretical analysis of ion-drag pumping
Author :
Seyed-Yagoobi, J. ; Casteneda, J.A. ; Bryan, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, USA
Abstract :
An improved one-dimensional theoretical model for ion drag pumping is developed. All three components of the current density are considered, and the distributions of the charge density and electrical field under various conditions are provided. The solutions presented are in nondimensional form, and the combined effects of the controlling fluid properties and operating conditions are incorporated into three nondimensional numbers. The efficiency plots given in terms of these nondimensional numbers play a vital role in the selection of the working fluid and design of an efficient ion drag pump.<>
Keywords :
current density; drag; electrohydrodynamics; ion mobility; pumps; 1D; EHD; charge density; current density; design; efficiency plots; electrical field; electrohydrodynamics; ion drag pumping; model; nondimensional numbers; working fluid; Current density; Electrodes; Heat pumps; Heating; Mechanical engineering; Space charge; Space stations; Temperature; Thermal conductivity; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1992., Conference Record of the 1992 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Houston, TX, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0635-X
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1992.244252
