Modeling the restrike mode operation of a DC plasma spray torch

Journal of Thermal Spray Technology

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 524-530

  Moreau, E ^a   Chazelas, C ^a   Mariaux, G ^a   Vardelle, A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIMOGES   (France)

Author keywords

3 D modeling; Electric arc; Plasma spraying; Plasma torch; Transient modeling

Indexed keywords

ARE-ANODE ATTACHMENT; RESTRIKE MODE OPERATION;

ANODES; ELECTRIC ARCS; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; ENTHALPY; PLASMA GUNS; PLASMA JETS; PLASMA SPRAYING;

PLASMA TORCHES;

EID: 33846330185     PISSN: 10599630     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1361/105996306X147306     Document Type: Conference Paper

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