Abstract
The Kelvin generator is an amazing electrostatic device which poses many questions. The authors report the results of their investigations of this device under various controlled conditions with both nonpolar and polar liquids and a sodium chloride aqueous solution. They have found that the generator works well even if the two liquid streams originate from different electrically insulated reservoirs. In addition they propose a model in which the electric charge results from the separation of the hydrogen and hydroxyl ions as the water droplets form.
Recommended Citation
S. Desmet et al., "On the Kelvin Electrostatic Generator," European Journal of Physics, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 118 - 122, IOP Publishing Ltd., Apr 1989.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1088/0143-0807/10/2/008
Department(s)
Chemistry
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0143-0807
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1989 IOP Publishing Ltd., All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Apr 1989
