Plasma Electrolysis by IronHead

[keithturtle]

Considering the shape of the plasma arc, might it be possible to fashion an elliptical spheriod reaction zone (egg-shaped) outa this stuff here
http://www.twpinc.com/twpinc/control/product/~category_id=TWPCAT_SS_Fine/~product_id=100X100T0045W48T
That way the arc would be greater in magnitude, owing to the more consistent distance to the outer field.
I got the sandblast tip but it's 5/32" hole; is that 1/64" gap gonna jump up and bite me? Using 1/8 green tip rod when I get it.   Ain't found any cylindrical screens around these parts yet.
I'd have to buy 12 sq ft of that there screen, so I'll make elliptiod reaction chambers for anyone who wants to pay the freight.  "Turtle Hydrogen reactor parts division"   gots an earthy ring to it, no?


BTW,a lawn mower mishap today led me to a great bulkhead fitting for yer circulator plumbing!  I ran over my sprayer boom and busted the spray nozzle holder/strainer base.   A trip to the tractor store found replacements for $3 USD a pair.   With another nut and a couple rubber washers, these oughta go nicely in the side of the tank to let cooling medium come and go.  Testing to come.

Keith

[kokomoj0]

Found the link for the ceramic potting cement:


Like i said tho it is 100 min order nice temps on them tho.

http://www.associatedceramics.com/insulators.htm

[kokomoj0]

Considering the shape of the plasma arc, might it be possible to fashion an elliptical spheriod reaction zone (egg-shaped)

i was wondering the same thing, and pondering the feasibility of slowly circulating water downward around the tungsten to both help kool the tip and actually pull the plasma away from the tip just a very little bit if that would not both help kool and create an elliptical patter too?

[IronHead]

Paint store  for the screen. Made by Kraco sprayer equipment I posted this back on page one. Sherwinn Williams and Duron stores both have these.

I was working on a similar idea of  moving the water  through a Tungsten tube instead of  solid rod.  At the end of the rod I am using a 1/2" ceramic dish to  flow the water into  causing a curling eddy effect. At first I had a hard time maintaining an arc . but I think I can make it all work out.
I have not been able to work on it but will soon as I can.

[keithturtle]

I'm headed to SW paint today.  In light of the gap around the rod in the ceramic, could water be pumped in that way?   Lots of projects running simultaneously, and still setting up the lab to boot.   Man, I'm meeting myself coming back...

Wishing I'd act more like a turtle...
Keith