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Q
What is the difference between the AC and DC methods?
A
The corona discharge type ionizer can be broadly divided into AC and DC methods, depending on
the method of applying voltage.
●
Provides a good ion balance.
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Generates fewer ions than DC method.
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Poor ion balance at close distances.
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Generates more ions than AC method.
Discharging
needle
(+)
Discharging
needle
(−)
Discharging
needle
AC method
:
Generates positive and negative ions in alternating
sequence from a single discharging needle
DC method
: Generates ions from dedicated positive-only or
negative-only discharging needle