Experimental study for the optimization of plasma torch operations

Authors
Benocci, R Florio, R Galassi, A Paolicchio, M Piselli, M Sala, C Sciascia, M Sindoni, E
Citation
R. Benocci et al., Experimental study for the optimization of plasma torch operations, EUR PHY J D, 6(2), 1999, pp. 269-279
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL D
ISSN journal
14346060 → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
269 - 279
Database
ISI
SICI code
1434-6060(199905)6:2<269:ESFTOO>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
In this paper the electric and efficiency attributes of a low-powered de pl asma torch has been investigated. Torch operations require reproducibility, reliability and economicity to be attained. The characterisation allowed t o scope operative ranges on the basis of minimum voltage fluctuations and m aximum thermal efficiency levels for different gas flow rates, anode dimens ions, are current and two process gases (Ar, N-2).