Characterization of DBD Plasma Actuators Performance without External Flow (Part I. Thrust-Voltage Quadratic Relationship in Logarithmic Space for Sinusoidal Excitation.)

Abstract: We present results of thrust measurements of Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) plasma actuators. We have used a test setup, measurement, and data processing methodology that we developed in prior work. The tests were conducted with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) actuators of three thicknesses. The applied voltage driving the actuators was a pure sinusoidal waveform. The test setup was suspended actuators with a partial liquid interface. The tests were conducted at low ambient humidity. The…