Simulation of Arc Motion in Alternating Mahnetic Field Using Dimensionless Momentum Equation

Authors

  • K. Takeda Faculty of Systems Science and Technology, Akita Prefectural University, Yuri-Honjyo, Akita, 015-0055
  • R. Akiho Faculty of Systems Science and Technology, Akita Prefectural University, Yuri-Honjyo, Akita, 015-0055

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/ppt.2018.2.49

Keywords:

heat treatment, arc motion, magnetic field, momentum equation, non-dimensional analysis

Abstract

A new heat-treatment system has been developed using an arc driven by an alternating magnetic field. The arc motion was theoretically investigated by the method of non-dimensional
analysis. After the definition of the pertinent characteristic length and time, the momentum equation was converted into the dimensionless form. This approach gave us not only a short cut to simulate the arc motion but also clear understanding on the nature of the magnetically driven arc.

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2018-12-11

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2018)

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