An efficient solution of the multi-term multi-harmonic electron Boltzmann equation for use in global models

JE Lynch, TR Sippel, S Subramaniam - Computer Physics Communications, 2024 - Elsevier
Solving the electron Boltzmann equation is an essential but costly step in simulating low-
temperature plasma kinetics. This work addresses the problem by introducing a solution of …

Electron-driven processes for perfluoronitriles

N Thakkar, D Chauhan, S Parikh… - The European Physical …, 2024 - Springer
We report the results of the study on electron-driven molecular processes for the
perfluoronitriles, C 3 F 5 N and C 4 F 7 N for a wide energy range, from the ionisation …

Particle Condensation in Two-Temperature (2T) Arc Plasmas of Various SF6 Replacements

L Zhong, B Baheti, Q Wu - Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing, 2024 - Springer
Fluorinated gases, eg, CF3I, C3F8, C4F8, C4F7N, and C5F10O, show potential to replace
SF6 in power industry due to their high dielectric strength and low global warming potential …

[HTML][HTML] Nanosecond Breakdown Characteristics of C4F7N and Various Mixtures at Pressures Above 1 Atmosphere in Comparison with SF6

L Silvestre, J Matthies, L Boswell, J Stephens… - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Featured Application This work measures the nanosecond pulsed breakdown performance
of C 4 F 7 N and compares it to that of SF 6. The results indicate that C 4 F 7 N and its …

Fluid modeling of CF 3 I/CO 2 arc formation process

S Peng, J Li, Y Yin, W Jian, S Fu, S Liu, Y Cao, J Lu - Physics of Fluids, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
The environmentally friendly insulating gas CF 3 I is a promising replacement for SF 6 due to
its excellent insulation and arc extinguishing performance. In the arc chamber of high …

Low-energy electron scattering for plasma-assisted low temperature combustion: C2H6 and C2H5

Z Ding, L Liu - Physics of Fluids, 2025 - pubs.aip.org
Electron-molecule scattering plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics of plasma
flow processes and the complex flow behavior of plasma. Clarification of the mechanism …

[HTML][HTML] Computational analysis of the anode-directed streamers propagation in atmospheric pressure C4F7N/N2 mixtures

D Levko, S Thiruppathiraj, LL Raja - Journal of Applied Physics, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
In recent years, interest in synthetic C 4 F 7 N as a gas insulator has been growing due to its
unique insulation properties and low global warming potential. In spite of this, very few …

Green Developments in Gaseous Insulation Systems

CM Franck - 2024 IEEE 5th International Conference on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Climate change, pollution, and limited material resources are some of the most pressing
global problems that need to be urgently addressed and will entail a fundamental change in …

Evolution Towards a Complete Set of C4F7N Cross-Sections

M Flynn, J Agan, A Neuber… - 2023 IEEE Pulsed Power …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A genetic algorithm procedure used to generate and optimize electron-neutral collision
cross-sections for C 4 F 7 N is detailed. The method creates a set of cross-sections from …

Modeling Low Temperature Plasma for Discharge Mechanics in Insulating Gases

M Flynn - 2024 - ttu-ir.tdl.org
This work concerns the modeling of low temperature plasma using a Boltzmann equation
solver for topics in gaseous electrical discharge as is relevant for high voltage insulation and …