Thermal Fluxes in a Generator of Low Temperature Plasma with a Divergent Channel of the Outlet Electrode

A short review is presented of experimental results concerning distribution of heat fluxes over the length of a generator of low temperature plasma (plasmatron). Comparative analysis is given of the operation of plasma generators with a divergent channel of the outlet electrode against plasma generators with a cylindrical channel of constant cross section. Experimental studies were performed on a specially created facility consisting of four plasma generators with sectioned and continuous outlet electrodes and automated measuring system.