A simplified analytical model for dc plasma spray torch: Influence of gas properties and experimental conditions

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics

Volumn 39, Issue 22, 2006, Pages 4799-4807

  Rat, V ^a   Coudert, J F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIMOGES   (France)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ANODES; ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY; ENTHALPY; GAS DYNAMICS; HEAT CONDUCTION; PLASMA JETS; PLASMA SPRAYING;

ENTHALPY RADIAL DISTRIBUTION; ISENTROPIC COEFFICIENT; KIRCHOFF'S POTENTIAL; PLASMA JET VELOCITY;

PLASMA TORCHES;

EID: 33846880922     PISSN: 00223727     EISSN: 13616463     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1088/0022-3727/39/22/010     Document Type: Article

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