Method and apparatus of plasma flow control for drag reduction

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United States of America

PATENT NO 10527074
APP PUB NO 20180031013A1
SERIAL NO

15662040

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A plasma plate is used to minimize drag of a fluid flow over an exposed surface. The plasma plate includes a series of plasma actuators positioned on the surface. Each plasma actuator is made of a dielectric separating a first electrode exposed to a fluid flow and a second electrode separated from the fluid flow under the dielectric. A pulsed direct current power supply provides a first voltage to the first electrode and a second voltage to the second electrode. The series of plasma actuators is operably connected to a bus which distribute powers and is positioned to minimize flow disturbances. The plasma actuators are arranged into a series of linear rows such that a velocity component is imparted to the fluid flow.

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  • UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Corke, Thomas C Granger, US 12 240
Thomas, Flint O Granger, US 3 34

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