Development Of Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet In Air

Authors

  • RB Tyata Department of Natural Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel & Department of Electrical, Khwopa College of Engineering, Libali-2, Bhaktapur, Nepal
  • DP Subedi Department of Natural Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel
  • A Shrestha Department of Natural Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel
  • D Baral Department of Natural Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kuset.v8i1.6035

Keywords:

APPJ, PE film, Air

Abstract

In this paper, an atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) in air that is expected to be useful for polymer surface modification has been reported. The plasma jet was produced by applying (10 - 30) kHz, (0 - 20) kV AC source. The electrical and optical measurements have also been reported. The use of solenoid as an external electrode has been found to be more effective in boosting the jet to a distance up to 30 mm even with a small flow rate of air. The characteristic of the proposed APPJ was investigated by measuring the effect of treatment on a PE film on the jet for different exposition time and distance from the nozzle. It has been confirmed that the jet can modify polymer film with a work distance of over 25mm. This plasma jet can be useful for the treatment and cleaning of objects having large structures and could be used in wider areas of application.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kuset.v8i1.6035

KUSET 2012; 8(1): 15-22

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Published

2012-03-16

How to Cite

Tyata, R., Subedi, D., Shrestha, A., & Baral, D. (2012). Development Of Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet In Air. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 8(1), 15–22. https://doi.org/10.3126/kuset.v8i1.6035

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Original Research Articles

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