Fluid dynamic effects on plasma torch anode erosion

Journal of Thermal Spray Technology

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 39-44

  Sun, X ^a   Heberlein, J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

Author keywords

Anode erosion; Cold flow simulation; Computational fluid dynamics; Flow visualization; Plasma torch

Indexed keywords

ANODES; COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; DETERIORATION; EROSION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; FLOW PATTERNS; FLOW VISUALIZATION; FLUID DYNAMICS; HELIUM; PLASMA TORCHES; SPRAYED COATINGS;

ANODE EROSION; COLD FLOW SIMULATION; FLUID DYNAMIC EFFECTS; MICRON SIZED PARTICLES; RECIRCULATION EDDIES; SEEDING;

PLASMA SPRAYING;

EID: 15744376034     PISSN: 10599630     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1361/10599630522404     Document Type: Article

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