The Influence of the Architecture of the Power System on the Operational Parameters of the Glidarc Plasma Reactor

Abstract

Designing power supply systems for arc plasma reactors is a complex and multi-threaded problem. Proper plasma parameters are often determined not only by electrical parameters, but also by the structural and material parameters of the power supplies. Four different types of power supply systems designed to supply a plasma reactor with a gliding arc discharge were subjected to comparative analysis. The obtained characteristics of plasma reactor operation gave information about the differences in its operation and allowed to specify the parameters of power supply systems to which special attention should be paid when it is necessary to obtain plasma with strictly specified parameters.