Modeling of an EHD corona flow in nitrogen gas using an asymmetric capacitor for propulsion
arXiv:1008.0552 · doi:10.1016/j.elstat.2011.02.002
Abstract
The present work intends to identify the nature of the propulsive force that occurs during a positive corona discharge in nitrogen gas using an asymmetric capacitor geometry. We are going to apply the known theory of electrohydrodynamics (EHD) and electrostatics in order to compute all hydrodynamic and electrostatic forces that act on the considered geometry in an attempt to provide a physical insight on the force mechanism that acts on an asymmetrical capacitor.
13 pages, 8 figures, Accepted for publication in "Journal of Electrostatics"
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