RT Journal Article ID 6d02d68c36e54183 A1 Pellerin, Stephane A1 Cormier, J.-M. A1 Musiol, K. A1 Pokrzywka, B. A1 Koulidiati, J. A1 Richard, F. A1 Chapelle, J. T1 SPATIAL FLUCTUATIONS OF 'GLIDING' ARC JF High Temperature Material Processes: An International Quarterly of High-Technology Plasma Processes JO HTM YR 1998 FD 1998-04-30 VO 2 IS 1 SP 49 OP 68 K1 Gliding arc K1 Fluctuations K1 Arc root jump K1 Arc string breakdown K1 "Back-breakdown". AB Gliding arc discharges are the subject of renewed interest in applications to a variety of chemical reactions. A gliding arc is created by a weakly ionised gas flowing between two electrodes. The reacting gas introduced at the electrode base blows the arc column upwards. These devices can be applied in industry mainly for decontamination and general gas treatment. We describe the different types of arc motion (arc root jump, arc string breakdown...) observed during high voltage DC work and their importance for the gliding arc devices efficiency. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/57d172397126f956,294facf4270aef6e,6d02d68c36e54183.html