Originally published in 1902, this comprehensive exploration of the electric arc represents the cutting-edge research of electrical engineer Hertha Ayrton.

The importance of electric arc furnace steelmaking is evident from the escalated world production seen in steel industry. This book presents systematic and comp

This book is devoted to a thorough investigation of the physics and applications of the vacuum arc – a highly-ionized metallic plasma source used in a number

This book equips a reader with knowledge necessary for critical analysis of innovations in electric arc furnaces and helps to select the most effective ones and

On first acquaintance the electric arc discharge appears to be both visually attractive and a relatively simple phenomena to understand. To those of us engaged