Title :
Experimental analysis of piezoelectric plasma discharge generator
Author :
Martin, T. ; Pigache, Francois ; Nadal, C. ; Callegari, T.
Author_Institution :
LAPLACE (Lab. Plasma et Conversion d´Energie), Univ. de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
Abstract :
This article deals with a preliminary electrical characterization of a Rosen-type piezoelectric transformer (PT) used to generate plasma discharge. This unusual application of piezoelectric transformer leads to a specific nonlinear electrical behavior. It is essential to identify the concerned physical mechanisms for a better understanding of the operational energy conversions.
Keywords :
discharges (electric); piezoelectric devices; transformers; Rosen-type piezoelectric transformer; nonlinear electrical behavior; operational energy conversions; physical mechanisms; piezoelectric plasma discharge generator analysis; piezoelectric transformer application; preliminary electrical characterization; Discharges (electric); Electric potential; Glow discharges; Ignition; Plasmas; Power transformer insulation; Resonant frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS), 2012 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Dresden
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4561-3
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.2012.0626
