SIMULATION OF RF CORONAS USING THE FE-FCT METHOD

摘要

The precursor of arcs in radio frequency heating systems, namely corona discharges, are examined numerically in this paper, using the finite element-flux corrected transport technique. A point - plane configuration is used as a first approximation for a radio frequency applicator and the effects of the operating frequency and pressure on the current output, charge densities, corona onset voltage and light output are investigated.