Plasma actuators are widely researched worldwide to control airflows with
ionic winds caused by discharge plasmas. We are challenging to create new
plasma actuators by using 3D printing technology.
To investigate dependences of ionic winds on reactor dimensions such as
the electrode gap and the orifice diameter, the use of a 3D printer is
most appropriate. We can change reactor dimensions and produce a prototype
easily and inexpensively.
Plasma actuator in which the electrode gap is very easily changed
Arrayed actuators
○Ionic Wind Devices Prepared by a 3D Printer
S. Kanazawa, W. Imagawa, S. Matsunari, S. Akamine, R. Ichiki, and K. Kanazawa
International Journal of Plasma Environmental Science & Technology
11, 38 (2017)
○Basic Characteristics of Ionic Wind Devices Prepared by a 3D Printer [in
Japanese]
W. Imagawa, M. Kai, S. Matsunari, S. Akamine, R. Ichiki, S. Kanazawa, and
K. Kanazawa
The Institute of Electrostatics Japan (2015)
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○Trial Production of Plasma Actuator using 3D printer [in Japanese]
W. Imagawa, S. Honda, S. Matsunari, S. Akamine, R. Ichiki, and S. Kanazawa
The Japan Society of Applied Physics, Kyushu Branch (2014)
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