Advanced Nonequilibrium Modelling of DC Tungsten-Inert Gas Arcs
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https://doi.org/10.14311/ppt.2017.3.203Keywords:
nonequilibrium, arc plasma, magnetohydrodynamic model, diffusion, plasma-electrode interactionAbstract
The paper is concerned with the state-of-the-art nonequilibrium modelling of a DC tungsten-inert gas arc plasma. The advanced description involves the two-way interaction between the plasma and the electrodes. Results in atmospheric pressure argon demonstrating important features of the arc plasma are presented and discussed. First results in the presence of metal vapour released from the molten anode are presented. Outlook for further developments in nonequilibrium arc modelling are discussed.References
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