Research on the Plasma Spray Process Applying the Finite Element Method
Raimonda Lukauskaitė (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania)
Jonas Garjonis (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania)
Olegas Černašėjus (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania)
Jonas Garjonis (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania)
Olegas Černašėjus (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania)
Abstract
The article investigates the physical processes of plasma spraying. The application of the finite element method has assisted in establishing the distribution of the voltage of the plasma arc and current density in the plasma stream during numerical simulation. With reference to the results of experimental data, the real location of an anode spot of the electric arc in the plasma spray process has been evaluated. The paper has calculated the values of electromagnetic Lorentz forces and established their influence on plasma flow. With the help of the two-layer model for the semi-molten nickel particle, contact between the particle and substrate during plasma spraying has been simulated.
Article in:
Lithuanian
Article published:
2015-03-05
Keyword(s): plasma spraying; physical processes; finite element method; particle contact.
DOI: 10.3846/mla.2014.773
Science – Future of Lithuania / Mokslas – Lietuvos Ateitis ISSN 2029-2341, eISSN 2029-2252
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