Development of Nonconsumable Anode for Fluid Transpiration into a High-Intensity Arc
Abstract
The investigation of plasma generators and plasma generating mechanisms has covered the energy-transfer potentialities of the conventional low-intensity arc, the fluid-stabilized arc, the solid-anode high-intensity arc and the nonconsumable-anode high-intensity arc. A nonconsumable anode was developed which features transpiration of a fluid medium through an anode having pores which are smaller in diameter than the anode sheath thickness. Experimental testing of this device demonstrated that a plasma jet of various fluids can be generated while the arc is maintained at the high-intensity level of operation. Some of the characteristics of this type of plasma generator were revealed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 30, 1959
- Accession Number
- AD0617162
Entities
People
- Charles Sheer