A Computational Model for High Current Density Arc Plasmas

Authors

  • M. Alija Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institute for High Voltage Technology and Electrical Power Systems, Schleinitzstrasse 23, 38106 Braunschweig Germany
  • M. Kurrat Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institute for High Voltage Technology and Electrical Power Systems, Schleinitzstrasse 23, 38106 Braunschweig Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/ppt.2019.2.115

Keywords:

computational plasma physics, high current density arc plasma, magnetohydrodynamics

Abstract

A computational model for high current density arc plasmas is developed. Under the assumption of thermodynamic equilibrium the arc plasma is described as a compressible laminar fluid based on the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) equations and the transport and thermodynamic properties of air. The arc plasma is studied in time and space on macroscopic values such as the temperature and the pressure. The simulation results are discussed and future research work is identified addressing the scientific domain of high current density arc plasmas.

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2019-09-10

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2019)

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