CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ARC IN A GERDIEN-TYPE PLASMA GENERATOR
Abstract
The charaterisics of the arc in a d-c arc plasma generator having a Gerdien-type electrode configuration are described. Emphasis is placed on the jet structure and its influence on the use of this generator as a research, hot gas source. An explanation of the experimental methods used to determine the true arc configuration is included. These methods consisted of probe studies. The investigation was made in a low pressure test cell at atmospheric pressure. Results show that at atmospheric pressure the observed flame exiting from the generator orifice is the envelope of many blown arcs. In the low pressure test cell, the expanded flame is found to be free of these blown arcs; instead the arc is contained in a smll section near the orifice exit.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0268410
Entities
People
- L. E. Brewer
- M. T. Dooley
- W. K. Mcgregor
Organizations
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex