Pure Appl. Chem., 2002, Vol. 74, No. 3, pp. 429-433
http://dx.doi.org/10.1351/pac200274030429
Generation of thermal plasmas in liquid-stabilized and hybrid dc-arc torches
Abstract:
The paper presents survey of principles and basic physical parameters of liquid and hybrid gas/liquid dc-arc plasma torches and discusses physical mechanisms that control plasma properties. Special attention is devoted to properties of generated plasma that are decisive for performance characteristics in plasma spraying. Characteristics of water and water-argon torches are compared with typical characteristics of commonly used gas torches.