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Hello all, i doubt this but is there anyway now or in the future to increase ion wind to where it acts like and has the same strength as regular wind?
Yes, it is possible to increase ion wind. By using a higher voltage or increasing the surface area of the electrodes, the amount of ion wind can be increased.
Ion wind, also known as electrohydrodynamic (EHD) flow, is a type of flow caused by the interaction between electric fields and ions in a gas. It is often used in air ionizers and can also be harnessed for propulsion in aerospace applications.
Ion wind is created when a high voltage is applied to a set of electrodes placed in a gas. The electric field ionizes the gas molecules, creating positively and negatively charged ions. These ions then accelerate towards the oppositely charged electrodes, causing a flow of air or gas in the space between them.
Increased ion wind has potential applications in various industries, including aerospace, air purification, and fluid dynamics research. It can be used for propulsion in small unmanned aerial vehicles and can also be harnessed to remove pollutants from the air.
There are several challenges in increasing ion wind, including high power consumption, electrode degradation, and the need for precise control of the electric field. Additionally, the ion wind effect is limited by the breakdown voltage of the gas, which can be a barrier to further increasing the flow.