Electric heating – Metal heating – By arc
Patent
1987-08-24
1989-04-04
Paschall, M. H.
Electric heating
Metal heating
By arc
21912148, 21912152, 21912147, 21912136, 427 34, B23K 900
Patent
active
048188379
ABSTRACT:
A multiple cathode DC arc plasma generator arrangement is used in connection with a single anode for thermal arc plasma processing of materials. A nozzle is provided to introduce a gas in approximately the center of the multiple cathodes, towards the anode. The nozzle injects the gas into the center of the plasma column generated between the cathodes and anode to stabilize such arc and affect the self-induced electrode jets. This provides control of the heat transfer to the anode and permits feeding of particulate matter into the core of the plasma column to enhance inflight processing (melting and/or chemical reaction) of the matter. A set of gas nozzles positioned radially about the anode may be employed for feeding of particulate matter at the anode surface.
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Paschall M. H.
Regents of the University of Minnesota
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