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Plasma Cutting

The document discusses plasma cutting. Plasma is the fourth state of matter that results from applying heat to gases like hydrogen and oxygen, ionizing them into free electrons and ions. A plasma jet can conduct electricity through a nozzle due to its electric conductivity. As the diameter of the plasma jet decreases, its electrical resistance increases and it requires higher voltage to maintain current flow. Plasma therefore possesses enormous energy, making it useful for cutting applications.

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Plasma Cutting

The document discusses plasma cutting. Plasma is the fourth state of matter that results from applying heat to gases like hydrogen and oxygen, ionizing them into free electrons and ions. A plasma jet can conduct electricity through a nozzle due to its electric conductivity. As the diameter of the plasma jet decreases, its electrical resistance increases and it requires higher voltage to maintain current flow. Plasma therefore possesses enormous energy, making it useful for cutting applications.

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PLASMA CUTTING

By
L D Poyyara

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PLASMA ARG CUTTING
What is Plasma?
• Fourth state of matter
1. Solid
2. Liquid
3. Gas
4. Plasma

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PLASMA ARG CUTTING
IONISATION
Application of heat energy to Ice results in Water
Application of heat to water results in Steam
Further application of heat to steam (H2O)
RESULTS IN
Ionization of H2 & O2

Free Electrons & Ions


This is the Plasma stage of H2 & O2
Electrical Characteristic changes with ionization
It is an electric conductor
Electric resistance increases with reduction of plasma jet section
Higher voltage requires for smaller
Poyyarasections
Consultantsof high velocity Plasma jets
PLASMA ARG CUTTING
Any Gas can be converted to Plasma Stage
It absorbs very high amount of energy to form Plasma
Plasma is an electric conductor
A jet of plasma through a mall nozzle can conduct current
through it
Electrical resistance increases with reduction in plasma jet
diameter
Higher voltage is required to pass certain amperage through
smaller jets
Plasma therefore possesses enormous energy

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PLASMA ARG CUTTING

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