Computer modeling of enclosed inductively coupled plasma discharges

摘要

A mathematical model foi an enclosed inductively coupled plasma (EICP) is developed for configurations important for spectrochemical analysis The model, based on steady state, laminar flow, axial symmetry and local therrnodynamic equilibrium assumptions, accounts for natural convection and radiative transfer effects The computer simulations based in this model provide information about the temperature, flow, and electromagnetic fields for spherical and cylindrical discharge configurations.