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Ionic Wind Intensity Enhancement and Ozone Reduction in a Solid-State Fan Via Electromagnetic Field Action

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It is crucial to develop a green solid-state fan (SSF) with high corona wind intensity and minimal ozone emission. The application of a magnetic field might be a feasible alternative. A magnetic field enhanced SSF with a simple structure was proposed. This research used a physical model to quantitatively investigate the effects of a magnetic field on corona wind velocity and body force. Under the influence of a magnetic field, the variation of voltammetry characteristics, corona wind strength, flow distribution, and ozone concentration were explored experimentally using a prototype SSF. With the aid of a magnetic field, the corona wind velocity and body force increased, according to the findings. The traveling route of electrons seems to shift rapidly. The SSF with a magnetic field has a lower corona current, lower ozone formation, greater flow yield, and a decline in ozone molecules when compared to the SSF without a magnetic field. The greatest corona wind velocity measured was 2.54 m/s when a 6.5 kV-voltage, a 5 mm-discharge gap, and a 24.28 mT-magnetic flux intensity were applied. The outcomes of this study might aid in the improvement of corona wind intensity and the development of green SSFs for cooling electronics.

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The authors would like to express their gratitude to the support by ‘the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grants No. BK20181446)’, ‘Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems (Chongqing University, Grants No. LLEUTS-202008)’, ‘the Foundation of Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering (Xi'an Jiaotong University, Grants No. KLTFSE2019KFJJ01)’, and ‘A Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (PAPD)’.

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    Jing Wang, Rong-jie Cai, Tao Zhu & Yan-jun Liu

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Wang, J., Cai, Rj., Zhu, T. et al. Ionic Wind Intensity Enhancement and Ozone Reduction in a Solid-State Fan Via Electromagnetic Field Action. Plasma Chem Plasma Process 42, 1045–1067 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-022-10273-z

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