Analysis of Monopolar Ionized Field as Influenced by Ion Diffusion

Mazen Abdel-Salam, Zakariya Al-Hamouz

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Abstract

This paper aims at the analysis of the monopolar ionized field in conductor-to-plane configurations without resorting to Deutsch's assumption. A new iterative finite-element technique is proposed to solve Poisson's equation. Satisfying the current continuity condition and updating the space-charge density are based on the application of Kirchoff's current-balance law at each node of the finite-element grid and take the ion diffusion into account. The proposed method of solution has been applied for laboratory and full-scale models of monopolar transmission line. The calculated V–I characteristics, the current-density, and electric field profiles at the ground plane agreed well with those measured experimentally in comparison with previous calculations. Fast convergence and simplicity in programming characterize the proposed method.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)484-493
Number of pages10
JournalIEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
Volume31
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Paper MSDAD 93-1 32, approved by the Electrostatic Processes Committee of the IEEE Industry Applications Society for presentation at the 1993 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 3-8. This work received support from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. Manuscript released for publication November 28, 1994.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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