Journal Article

PreJuSER-52667

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Ramachandran, K.FZJ* ; Marqués, J.-L.FZJ* ; Vaßen, R.FZJ* ; Stöver, D.FZJ*

2006
IOP Publ. Bristol

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Abstract: The plasma arc inside the F4 torch used for atmospheric plasma spraying is characterized by means of analytical and numerical methods. A simplified analytical model is formulated to understand the physical behaviour of the plasma arc. A three-dimensional numerical model is developed to simulate the realistic plasma arc flow inside the torch. At a given torch power and gas flow rate, possible combinations of the arc core radius and arc length are predicted. The thermodynamic principle of minimum entropy production is used to determine the combination of arc core radius and arc length, which corresponds to the actual physical situation of the arc inside the torch. The effect of arc current and gas flow rate on the plasma arc characteristics is clarified. The effect of hydrogen content in the plasma gas on its velocity and temperature profiles at the nozzle exit is shown. Predicted torch efficiencies are comparable to measured ones. The results of the numerical model are similar to that an analytical model. Previously published experimental and numerical results support part of the present results.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Werkstoffsynthese und Herstellungsverfahren (IWV-1)
2. Jülich-Aachen Research Alliance - Energy (JARA-ENERGY)

Research Program(s):

1. Rationelle Energieumwandlung (P12)

Appears in the scientific report 2006

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