Multiscale finite element modeling of arc dynamics in a DC plasma torch

Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing

Volumn 26, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 557-575

  Trelles, Juan Pablo ^a   Pfender, Emil ^a   Heberlein, Joachim ^a  

^a University of Minnesota   (United States)

Author keywords

Arc dynamics; Finite elements; Modeling; Multiscale; Thermal plasma; Torch

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; ELECTRIC ARCS; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; MAGNETIC FIELDS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS;

ARC DYNAMICS; FINITE ELEMENTS; MULTISCALE; THERMAL PLASMA;

PLASMA TORCHES;

EID: 33845529635     PISSN: 02724324     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11090-006-9023-5     Document Type: Article

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