Turbulence phenomena in the radio frequency induction plasma torch

The mathematical modeling of the flow and temperature fields in an inductively coupled radio frequency (rf) plasma torch is carried out with the objective of elucidating the basic of turbulence phenomena met under such discharge conditions. Temperature and density fluctuations are included in the k–...

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Published in:International journal of heat and mass transfer 1999-05, Vol.42 (9), p.1585-1595
Main Authors: Ye, Rubin, Proulx, Pierre, Boulos, Maher I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Discharge (fluid mechanics)
Electric discharges
Energy transfer
Exact sciences and technology
Laminar flow
Mathematical models
Physics
Physics of gases, plasmas and electric discharges
Physics of plasmas and electric discharges
Plasma devices
Plasma heating (beam injection, radio-frequency and microwave, ohmic, icr, ecr and current drive heating)
Plasma production and heating
Plasma torches
Plasma turbulence
Turbulent flow
Waves, oscillations, and instabilities in plasmas and intense beams
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Summary:The mathematical modeling of the flow and temperature fields in an inductively coupled radio frequency (rf) plasma torch is carried out with the objective of elucidating the basic of turbulence phenomena met under such discharge conditions. Temperature and density fluctuations are included in the k– ε turbulence model to investigate their effect on the plasma turbulence and energy transfer. Two distinct regions, one almost fully laminar and another significantly turbulent, are shown to coexist in the discharge. The effects of operation parameters on the plasma turbulence are discussed.
ISSN:0017-9310
1879-2189
DOI:10.1016/S0017-9310(98)00260-9