Industrial Applications of Pulsed Power Technology

TLDR

A recent review of the past two years surveys industrial applications of pulsed power. The study aims to develop pulsed power generators that enable industrial uses such as food processing, medical treatment, water treatment, exhaust gas treatment, ozone generation, engine ignition, ion implantation, and more. Applications are categorized into biological effects, pulsed streamer discharges in gases, pulsed discharges in liquids or liquid mixtures, and material processing. Moderate‑peak‑power pulsed power generators have been developed for industrial use, demonstrating reliability and low maintenance.

Abstract

A review of mainly the past two years is undertaken of the industrial applications of pulsed power. Repetitively operated pulsed power generators with a moderate peak power have been developed for industrial applications. These generators are reliable and have low maintenance. Development of the pulsed power generators helps promote industrial applications of pulsed power for such things as food processing, medical treatment, water treatment, exhaust gas treatment, ozone generation, engine ignition, ion implantation and others. Here, industrial applications of pulsed power are classified by application for biological effects, for pulsed streamer discharges in gases, for pulsed discharges in liquid or liquid- mixture, and for material processing.