摘要:
This invention relates to an electrodynamic generator of the type comprising a passage for the flow of a fluid at least partially at supersonic speed from an upstream portion constituted by a convergent-divergent region in which is disposed ionization means substantially in the neck of the said region, to a downstream region at high potential in the neighborhood of the outlet from the passage. The invention is characterized in that the passage is constituted of a ceramic material or vitrified material and in that the internal wall is very smooth. Moreover, filters are provided in order to obtain an air supply substantially free from impurities. Such a generator which provides low currents at high voltages (several tens of kilovolts) is particularly suitable for the electrostatic deposition of coating products.
摘要:
High temperature plasma is produced in a controlled thermonuclear reactor and a plasma beam is directed therefrom through an expander having a decreasing intensity magnetic field to provide an ion beam in which the ions have substantially only translational kinetic energy. The ions of the beam are then directed, by application of an E X B field, into an offset collector system having collectors arranged in a zig-zag pattern while the electrons are separated from the ions. The collectors situated in an E X B field have progressively lower retarding potentials applied thereto so that ions having a kinetic energy exceeding that of a particular stage are collected in successively lower energy groups to produce an electrical current therein. An advantage is obtained in that ions in a beam having a wide energy spread are collected at an electrode where there is a low energy differential between the effective retarding potential of the particular collector electrode and the group of energetic ions collected thereat making for efficient conversion of the kinetic energy of the particles into electrical energy.
摘要:
Systems for effecting a conversion between the energies of a gas and electrical energy and employing at least two electrogasdynamic (EGD) devices each having ionizing electrodes and an output electrode for connection to an external circuit. Each EGD device is connected in series with the external circuit and the amount of electrical energy available for transfer to or from the circuit from each converter is periodically varied so that an alternating current potential is maintained at the output electrode during operation. Periodic variation is achieved by varying an electrical ionizing source for the ionizing electrodes, or by varying gas flow through each EGD device.
摘要:
An ionized, dielectric fluid flows into a series of ion transport passageways which extend adjacent to each other and which taper outwardly in the direction of fluid flow. The passageways are fabricated from material which is slightly electrically conductive to preclude charge build up on the passageway walls. Ions arriving at the high voltage electrode are collected by collector without the use of an external power supply. The collector has a large surface area relative to an emitter electrode so that an electric field is developed between the collector and the emitter electrode for producing ions of the opposite sign in the fluid. The oppositely ionized fluid flows into the next passageway where the ion collection process is repeated. A high potential which builds up on the emitter electrode renders the device useful as a high voltage generator.