EP2377373A2 - Dispositif et procédé de génération d'un flux de plasma - Google Patents
Dispositif et procédé de génération d'un flux de plasmaInfo
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- EP2377373A2 EP2377373A2 EP09775312A EP09775312A EP2377373A2 EP 2377373 A2 EP2377373 A2 EP 2377373A2 EP 09775312 A EP09775312 A EP 09775312A EP 09775312 A EP09775312 A EP 09775312A EP 2377373 A2 EP2377373 A2 EP 2377373A2
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- housing
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- electric arc
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05H—PLASMA TECHNIQUE; PRODUCTION OF ACCELERATED ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES OR OF NEUTRONS; PRODUCTION OR ACCELERATION OF NEUTRAL MOLECULAR OR ATOMIC BEAMS
- H05H1/00—Generating plasma; Handling plasma
- H05H1/24—Generating plasma
- H05H1/26—Plasma torches
- H05H1/32—Plasma torches using an arc
- H05H1/34—Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05H—PLASMA TECHNIQUE; PRODUCTION OF ACCELERATED ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES OR OF NEUTRONS; PRODUCTION OR ACCELERATION OF NEUTRAL MOLECULAR OR ATOMIC BEAMS
- H05H1/00—Generating plasma; Handling plasma
- H05H1/24—Generating plasma
- H05H1/26—Plasma torches
- H05H1/32—Plasma torches using an arc
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05H—PLASMA TECHNIQUE; PRODUCTION OF ACCELERATED ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES OR OF NEUTRONS; PRODUCTION OR ACCELERATION OF NEUTRAL MOLECULAR OR ATOMIC BEAMS
- H05H1/00—Generating plasma; Handling plasma
- H05H1/24—Generating plasma
- H05H1/26—Plasma torches
- H05H1/32—Plasma torches using an arc
- H05H1/34—Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles
- H05H1/3494—Means for controlling discharge parameters
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a device and a method for generating a plasma stream having a low temperature and a relatively high power.
- the flow of plasma is generated by applying a voltage between a cathode formed of a thoriated tungsten bar and an anode forming the body of the plasma nozzle.
- an argon gas flow circulates in the free space separating the anode and the cathode so as to develop the electric arc formed between these two electrodes to an outlet opening of the nozzle.
- the average temperature of the plasma jet is about 5500 ° K which is still too high for the surface treatment applications contemplated by the present invention.
- the present invention therefore aims to propose a device and a method to generate a plasma stream whose temperature is low while having a relatively large power.
- a device for generating a plasma flow comprising an electrically conductive box of tubular form forming a central channel through which a swirling gas passes, a central electrode disposed coaxially in said channel and a electric power source for applying an electrical voltage V between the electrode and the housing, characterized in that the average diameter of the channel formed by the housing decreases progressively from an area substantially at the free end of the housing electrode to an end zone of said housing, said end zone being configured such that the minimum electrical voltage Vcmin (O) to be applied to develop an electric arc between said electrode and said end zone is strictly greater to said voltage V.
- Vcmin O
- the device according to the invention makes it possible to limit the development of an electric arc inside a conductive casing to an end zone positioned just before the opening of the casing intended to deliver the flow of plasma over the piece to be treated.
- the end zone is configured so as to develop an electric arc with the central electrode only from a certain minimum voltage. Therefore, by applying a voltage lower than said minimum voltage, the electric arc develops inside the central channel of the housing to approach or even reach said end zone, then retracts abruptly in the direction of the central electrode. Subsequently, it resumes its development inside the channel towards said end zone until it retracts again.
- This succession of development and retraction of the electric arc ultimately generates a relatively powerful plasma flow but whose temperature is low enough to allow its use in many surface treatment applications.
- the invention also relates to a method for generating a plasma stream as defined in claims 15 to 17.
- the method according to the invention makes it possible to create a succession of phases of development and phases of retraction of an electric arc inside the central channel of a conventional plasma nozzle so as to ultimately generate a flow plasma having a low temperature and a relatively high power.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view in section of a device generating a plasma flow according to the invention
- FIG. 2a represents a schematic, lateral and sectional view of a first variant of an end zone that can be used in the device represented in FIG. 1;
- Figure 2b shows a front view of the end zone shown in Figure 2a;
- FIG. 3a shows a schematic, side and sectional view of a second variant of an end zone used in the device shown in Figure 1;
- Figure 3b shows a top view of the end zone shown in Figure 3a;
- Figure 3c shows a top view of the end zone shown in Figure 3a, in its use position
- FIG. 4 represents a schematic, lateral and sectional view of a third variant of an end zone that can be used in the device represented in FIG. 1;
- the device 10 shown in FIG. 1 has an electrically conductive box 1 of tubular form, connected to the ground, comprising -AT-
- the gas 3 for example air, is introduced into the central channel 2 from a opening 4 made in the side wall of the housing 1.
- the gas 3 is caused to swirl by means of a swirling device (not shown) so that the gas 3 flows inside the channel 2 by forming a vortex substantially helically around the longitudinal axis of the channel 2, coinciding with the longitudinal axis of the housing 1.
- a swirling device not shown
- At one end of the housing 1 is mounted an insulating support 6 on which is fixed a central electrode 5 rod-shaped, which penetrates coaxially in the central channel 2.
- An electric high voltage source 7 which can supply a DC voltage, an AC voltage or a pulsed voltage as the case may be, is connected to the electrode 5 and the earth.
- a device 8 for measuring and regulating the current and the electrical voltage connected between the voltage source 7 and the electrode 5 makes it possible to control the real voltage applied between the electrode 5 and the housing 1.
- the housing 1 formed of a metal and itself connected to earth, serves as a counter-electrode so that an electric discharge between the electrode 5 and the housing 1 can be caused.
- This electric discharge initially occurs in an ignition zone 9, which is in the free space surrounding the electrode 5 and defined by the inner wall of the housing 1.
- the ignition zone 9 will generally be positioned near the the free end of the electrode 5 and downstream of the opening 4 so as to allow the gas 5 to move along the axis of the housing 1 the micro-electric arcs 1 1 formed at each discharge.
- the micro-arcs 1 1 lengthen over time along the entire length of the channel 2 and, due to a vortex stabilization of the gas flow towards the axis of the housing 1, form an arc wired wire 12 almost stable joining the electrode 5 to an end zone 13 of the housing 1.
- This end zone 13 may be similar for example to an end channel oriented along the longitudinal axis of the housing 1, said channel end opening to an open end through which the plasma flow. It can also have a more complex shape as we will see more fully later with reference to Figures 2 to 4.
- micro-arcs 11 are formed between the arc 12 and the inner walls of the housing 1.
- the basic structure of the device 10 as described above does not allow the generation of a low temperature plasma stream. Indeed, in this basic structure, the electric arc 12 is stabilized quickly. The plasma flux is thus generated continuously as long as a voltage V is maintained between the electrode 5 and the housing 1. This operating mode induces the formation of a powerful and particularly hot plasma flux. In addition, in this configuration, the risk is high that the electric arc 12 is formed directly between the electrode 5 and the object to be treated if the latter is metallic.
- a first solution is to first determine the actual voltage Vcmax from which an electric arc is likely to form between the electrode 5 and the end zone 13 of the housing 1.
- Vcmax the actual voltage
- the device 8 is then able to send an interruption signal to the voltage source 7 so as to produce an electrical micro-cut which causes a retraction of the arc 12 to the ignition zone 9.
- the restoration and maintenance of the voltage V again produces the expansion of the arc 12 to the end zone 13 and, therefore, its retraction again.
- an unbalanced plasma stream is generated which is characterized by a relatively low temperature, in particular between 30 ° C. and 300 ° C.
- a second solution consists in configuring the device for generating the plasma flow such that an automatic retraction of the electric arc 12 occurs when it reaches or approaches the end zone 13.
- This result can notably be obtained by using the particular structure of the housing 1 shown in Figure 1.
- the housing 1 has a channel 2 whose section, or the average diameter, decreases progressively from the ignition zone 9 to the end zone 13.
- This progressive decrease may notably consist in segmenting the inner wall of the housing 1 into a series of sections successive tubular S1, S2, S3 and S4 of decreasing diameter and identical length.
- the end zone 13 defines an end channel oriented along the longitudinal axis of the casing 1, said end channel opening on an open end 14 of conical shape through which the plasma flow exits.
- the micro-arcs 1 1 leave the end channel 13 following the conical surface of said end 14.
- This uniform distribution of micro-arcs January 1 on the surface of the cone ultimately generates a flow of a larger and less intense plasma that further reduces its temperature and allows the device 10 to be used on a wider range of surfaces.
- the open end 14 it will be advantageous to configure the open end 14 so that its conical shape partially defines a hyperboloid of revolution and that the ratio between the outer diameter of the cone and the diameter of the inner wall of the housing 1 at the end channel 14 is between 2 and 20.
- FIGS. 3a to 3c there is shown a second possible variant of the end zone that can be used in the device represented in FIG.
- the end zone 13 defines an end channel oriented along the longitudinal axis of the housing 1, said end channel opening on a channel 15 open at its two ends 16 and forming an angle ⁇ with the longitudinal axis of the housing 1, the angle ⁇ being less than or equal to 90 °. In the configuration shown, this angle ⁇ is substantially equal to 90 °. In this way, the plasma flow F leaves the housing 1 by two openings 16 formed on its side walls and in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the housing 1. This configuration makes it easier to apply the plasma flow F to inside tubes or, more generally, inside hollow objects. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS.
- the device 10 to process wires 17, or any other filiform object such as tubes or cables, capable of being introduced inside the device. transverse channel 15.
- the wire 17 is in contact with the plasma flow F leaving the end channel 13.
- FIG. 4 there is shown a third possible variant of the end zone that can be used in the device represented in FIG.
- the end zone 13 defines an end channel oriented along the longitudinal axis of the housing 1, said end channel having a plurality of openings 18 opening on a plurality of transverse channels 19 oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing 1 and one of the ends 20 is open.
- the plasma flow F therefore exits through each of said open ends 20.
- "comb" distribution of the plasma flow F thus makes it easier to treat large surfaces.
- the plasma flux exiting the apertures 20 has a variable intensity depending on the position of the apertures 20 in the end channel 13, it may be advantageous to make an additional aperture 21 at the end of the channel. end 13 so as to partially leave said plasma flow through said opening 21 and thus uniformize the intensity of the plasma flows leaving the openings 20.
- This example uses the device of the invention in its configuration shown in FIG. 1. Operating parameters:
- This example uses the device of the invention in its configuration shown in FIG.
- This example uses the device of the invention in its configuration shown in FIG.
- This example uses the device of the invention in its configuration shown in FIG. 3.
- Example 5 This example uses the device of the invention in its configuration shown in FIG. 4. Operating parameters:
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Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| EP13162477.7A EP2613614A1 (fr) | 2008-12-09 | 2009-12-08 | Dispositif de génération d'un flux de plasma |
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| CH01932/08A CH700049A2 (fr) | 2008-12-09 | 2008-12-09 | Procédé et dispositif de génération d'un flux de plasma. |
| PCT/IB2009/055571 WO2010067306A2 (fr) | 2008-12-09 | 2009-12-08 | Dispositif et procédé de génération d'un flux de plasma |
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| EP2377373A2 true EP2377373A2 (fr) | 2011-10-19 |
| EP2377373B1 EP2377373B1 (fr) | 2013-04-17 |
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| EP13162477.7A Withdrawn EP2613614A1 (fr) | 2008-12-09 | 2009-12-08 | Dispositif de génération d'un flux de plasma |
| EP09775312.3A Not-in-force EP2377373B1 (fr) | 2008-12-09 | 2009-12-08 | Procédé de génération d'un flux de plasma |
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| US (1) | US8847101B2 (fr) |
| EP (2) | EP2613614A1 (fr) |
| CH (1) | CH700049A2 (fr) |
| DK (1) | DK2377373T3 (fr) |
| ES (1) | ES2421387T3 (fr) |
| WO (1) | WO2010067306A2 (fr) |
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| WO2012135061A1 (fr) * | 2011-03-25 | 2012-10-04 | Illinois Tool Works Inc. | Systèmes de torche à plasma comprenant des buses à plasma améliorées |
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- 2009-12-08 EP EP09775312.3A patent/EP2377373B1/fr not_active Not-in-force
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| WO2010067306A2 (fr) | 2010-06-17 |
| US8847101B2 (en) | 2014-09-30 |
| EP2377373B1 (fr) | 2013-04-17 |
| EP2613614A1 (fr) | 2013-07-10 |
| WO2010067306A3 (fr) | 2010-08-12 |
| US20110240460A1 (en) | 2011-10-06 |
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