Particle Imaging Velocimetry Measurement of Air Flow Between High Voltage Asymmetrical Electrodes

Abstract

This paper deals with the airflow generation phenomenon occurring on a system of strongly asymmetrical electrodes connected to high DC voltage. The main focus was to measure the airflow directly between the electrodes using Particle Image Velocimetry. The authors are well aware of the many difficulties presented by the task of measuring in the presence of strong electric fields and the paper also describes the means used to overcome these issues. The results of performed measurements are presented, their agreement with theoretical description of given phenomenon is discussed and several possible practical applications are proposed.