A plasma torch allows two how regimes: either a laminar (silent mode)
or a turbulent mode (noisy mode) which have different properties. The
transition of regime is controlled by parameter change (gas how rate,
current are and anode diameter) and followed by a noise degree change.
This study deals with the characterization of this transition by acou
stic methods. Wave and spectral analysis of control information, radia
tive energy and acoustic pressure show a frequency peak. The amplitude
and frequency of which vary with the running conditions. This frequen
tail component of acoustic pressure characterizes accurately the regim
e transition.