PLASMA CUTTING

By
L D Poyyara

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

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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
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Consultantsof high velocity Plasma jets
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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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