NDLI: Large Eddy Simulation of a Free-Burning Arc Discharge in Argon with a Turbulent Cross Flow and External Field

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Author	Miki, Kenji Schulz, Joseph Men, Suresh
Copyright Year	2013
Abstract	In most of the numerical approaches proposed for modeling high-intensity plasma-arcs, the effects of turbulence on the arc structure are often excluded because of the intricate physics originating from the interaction of turbulent scales, high-temperature gas dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and chemical kinetics. The goal of this study is threefold: to develop a generic turbulent MHD model to simulate free-burning arc discharges, to validate the code with available experimental data, and to investigate the effect of an external field and turbulent cross flow on the free-burning arc configuration. The governing equations are solved in conservative form using a hybrid scheme that combines a high-order monotonic upwind scheme with a second-order central scheme. The fluid and MHD turbulence are resolved using a large eddy simulation (LES) approach with a recently developed sub-grid closure model. An implicit scheme is used to compute the magnetic diffusion term appearing in the magnetic induction equation to alleviate the severe time-step constraint. The comparison of the model prediction with experimental data for Argon arcs at different current intensities shows generally good agreement. When an external field is applied, the overall shape of the free-burning arc drastically changes. The straightening of the arc indicates the potential for stabilization of a free-burning arc by magnetic forces. Even though the turbulence is significantly attenuated as a result of the thermal expansion near the cathode, it adds an unsteady characteristic to the arc and, in general, has a negative impact on the stabilization of the electrical discharge.
Starting Page	959
Ending Page	978
Page Count	20
File Format	PDF
ISSN	02724324
Journal	Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing
Volume Number	33
Issue Number	5
e-ISSN	15728986
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2013-08-24
Publisher Place	Boston
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	MHD LES Free-burning arc Turbulence Inorganic Chemistry Mechanics Characterization and Evaluation of Materials Mechanical Engineering
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Chemistry Surfaces, Coatings and Films Condensed Matter Physics Chemical Engineering

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