Tilt Angle Research Articles

Optimization of Laser Cladding Parameters for High-Entropy Alloy-Reinforced 316L Stainless-Steel via Grey Relational Analysis

Laser cladding technology serves as a pivotal technique in industrial production, especially in the realms of additive manufacturing, surface enhancement, coating preparation, and the repair of part surfaces. This study investigates the influence of metal powder composition and processing parameters on laser cladding coatings utilizing the Taguchi orthogonal experimental design method. To optimize the laser cladding parameters, multi-response grey relational analysis (GRA) was employed, aiming to improve both the microhardness and the overall quality of the coatings. The optimal parameter combinations identified through GRA were subsequently validated through experimental tests. The results reveal that the microhardness and quality of the coatings are substantially influenced by several critical factors, including the powder feed rate, laser power, high-entropy alloy (HEA) addition rate, scanning speed, and substrate tilt angle. Specifically, the powder feed rate exerts the most significant effect on the microhardness, dilution rate, and average contact angle. In contrast, laser power primarily impacts the mean contact angle difference. The HEA addition rate notably affects the mean contact angle difference, while the scanning speed affects the microhardness and the substrate tilt angle influences the average contact angle. The results of the validation experiment showed a deviation of only 0.95% from the predicted values, underscoring the efficacy of the grey relational analysis (GRA) in optimizing the laser cladding process parameters. The methodology presented in this paper can be applied to determine the ideal processing parameters for multi-response laser cladding processes, encompassing applications such as surface peening and surface repair.

A six degrees of freedom femtosecond laser system for fabrication of small-scale mechanical property specimens.

We present the details of a novel ultra-short pulsed laser machining workstation that has been employed for high-throughput laser machining of small-scale mechanical property specimens. This system employs a six degrees of freedom hexapod positioning stage capable of macroscopic movements at high positional accuracy. We developed a methodology that uses quantitative image analysis to measure key parameters required to minimize the hexapod positioning and rotational error. Application of this system to laser machining of small-scale 316L stainless steel tensile specimens and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene compressive specimens using eucentric tilt and rotation about the specimen axis will be shown, where serial laser milling at a specimen tilt angle of 10° was used to effectively eliminate any taper in the sample cross section that is typically found in laser machining.

Experimental and theoretical analysis of strain hardening behavior of friction-stir-welded Al-4.2Zn-3.1Mg aluminium alloy

The strain hardening behavior of friction stir welded AA7039 (Al-4.2Zn-3.1 Mg) alloy was explored in terms of dislocation density, crystallite size, hardening capacity, hardening exponent, and strain hardening rate. Strain hardening behavior was analyzed for base metal and friction stir welded specimens. Four different models were used to calculate the dislocation density viz., Scherrer model, uniform strain model (USM), uniform stress distribution model (USDM), and uniform strain energy distribution model (USDEM). Maximum dislocation density was obtained in base metal for all models (maximum for USM, 3.9 × 10 15 m − 2 ) with a minimum crystallite size of 15.81 nm. The low dislocation density in FSW samples is due to the higher heat input in the FSW process. Strain hardening stages were shown by Kocks–Mecking type plots. Lower strain hardening capacity was obtained for BM, i.e. 0.427 as compared to FSW samples, due to the higher dislocation density of BM. It was determined that there is an inverse relationship between the strain hardening capacity and the strain hardening exponent. Strain hardening rate was higher for BM than FSW specimens, and similar results were obtained from mathematical relations that indicate the adequacy of the results. The ultimate tensile strength was 2.5% higher than the BM at a rotational speed of 1325 rpm, 35 mm/min of welding speed and 1.65° tilt angle. The maximum strength friction stir-welded specimen showed a more ductile fracture surface than the BM because the grain boundary phase disappeared or broke up in the thermomechanical affected zone.

Radiographic Alignment in Deformity Patients Treated With Personalized Interbody Devices: Early Experience From the COMPASS Registry.

Literature supports the need for improved techniques to achieve spinopelvic alignment and reduce complication rates in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD). Personalized interbody devices were developed to address this need and are under evaluation in the multicenter Clinical Outcome Measures in Personalized aprevo (circle R superscript) Spine Surgery (COMPASS (TM suprascript) registry. This report presents interim COMPASS pre- and postoperative sagittal alignment results and complication rates for a subcohort of COMPASS patients diagnosed and surgically treated for spinal deformity. COMPASS is a postmarket observational registry of patients enrolled either before or after index surgery and then followed prospectively for 24 months. Sagittal alignment was assessed with SRS-Schwab modifiers for pelvic incidence minus lumbar lordosis, pelvic tilt, and T1 pelvic angle. Summed SRS-Schwab modifiers were utilized to assign overall deformity status as mild, moderate, or severe. Complications were extracted from patient medical records. The study included 67 patients from 9 centers. Preoperative severe deformity was observed in 66% of patients. Index surgeries included implantation of a median of 2 personalized interbody devices by anterior, lateral, or transforaminal approaches and with a median of 8 posteriorly instrumented levels. Overall postoperative sagittal alignment improved with a significant decrease in the mean sum of SRS-Schwab modifiers that correlated strongly to improvements in pelvic incidence minus lumbar lordosis. Among 44 patients with preoperative severe overall deformity, 16 improved to moderate and 9 to mild deformity. Complications occurred for 13 patients (19.4%), including 1 mechanical complication requiring revision 9 months after surgery and none related to personalized interbody devices. This study demonstrates that ASD patients whose treatment included personalized interbody devices can obtain favorable postoperative alignment status comparable to published results and with no complications related to the personalized interbody devices. This study contributes to growing evidence that personalized interbody devices contribute to improved sagittal alignment in ASD patients by directly adjusting the orientation of adjacent vertebra.

Effect of Tilt Angle Compression on the Failure Performance of Thin-Walled Tubes

Effect of Tilt Angle Compression on the Failure Performance of Thin-Walled Tubes

Arthroscopic Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair Combined With All-Inside Suture Tape Augmentation for Treatment of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability With Generalized Joint Laxity.

To analyze the feasibility and clinical results of the modified Broström operation (MBO) combined with suture tape augmentation under arthroscopy for chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) in patients with generalized joint laxity (GJL). From October 2019 to October 2021, a total of 111 patients (111 ankles) treated with MBO combined with suture tape augmentation under arthroscope were retrospectively divided into a GJL group (29 patients) and a control group (82 patients). Mechanical stability of the affected ankle joint was evaluated radiographically preoperatively, at 6 months postoperatively, and the last follow-up. Complications and surgical failures, as well as visual analog scale (VAS) score, the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM), and the Karlsson score were also recorded. All statistical analyses were completed using SPSS 20.0. The average follow-up time was 21.7 ± 5.2 months for the GJL group, and 20.9 ± 5.3 months for the control group. Pain and symptoms in both groups were effectively relieved by the procedure reflected by decreased VAS scores, improved FAAM and Karlsson scores at 6 months postoperatively, and the final follow-up (P < .05). Preoperative talar tilt angle and anterior talar translation were significantly greater in the GJL group than those in the control group (P < .05). Postoperatively, both talar tilt angle and anterior talar translation were reduced in both groups at 6 months postoperatively and the last follow-up (P < .05), and we found no significant difference between the two groups (P > .05). Furthermore, we found no significant difference in VAS, FAAM, and Karlsson scores between the 2 groups 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up. Arthroscopic MBO combined with suture tape augmentation is a reliable procedure for treating CLAI with GJL. At short-term follow-up, we found that the GJL group achieved an equivalent level of stability compared with the control group.

Occurrence of Patellofemoral Joint Osteoarthritis in Long-Term Postoperative Cases of Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: Differences in Symptoms Based on Patient-Standing Type Evaluation with and Without Patellofemoral Joint Osteoarthritis

PurposeTo examine the frequency of patellofemoral joint (PFJ) osteoarthritis (OA) and its symptoms in the long-term course of open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO).MethodsWe analyzed 113 joints of 91 patients. OA and osteonecrosis (ON) developed in 91 and 22 joints, after an average postoperative period of 127.5 ± 19.5 months. For X-ray evaluation, the standing femorotibial angle (FTA), % mechanical axis (%MA), Caton–Deschamps index (CDI), patellar tilt angle (TA), lateral patellar shift (LPS), and PFJ space width (medial [MJS] and lateral [LJS]) were analyzed. PFJ-associated symptoms were evaluated using the hospital for special surgery patellar score (HSS-PS) and knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score patellofemoral subscale (KOOS-PF). Statistical analysis was performed with paired and unpaired t tests, and a risk rate of less than 1% was significantly judged.ResultsPreoperative FTA and CDI decreased from 180.8° to 170.0° and 0.88 to 0.70 at the final follow-up. Preoperative %MA lateralized from 20.8 to 66.0 at the final follow-up. TA and LPS values decreased significantly compared with before surgery until plate removal. The MJS and LJS significantly decreased, and OA with a joint space < 3 mm occurred in 14 cases. However, HSS-PS and KOOS-PF scores were not significantly different between the groups with and without OA.ConclusionPFJ OA occurred in 12.4% cases in the long-term postoperative course of OWHTO; however, no symptomatic difference was found in the group with or without OA.

Numerical study on solar heating system with different auxiliary heat sources

In recent years, extensive research has focused on leveraging solar energy as a primary contributor to renewable energy applications, emphasizing the optimization of energy systems tailored to regional demands and resources. This study proposes a solar energy-based heating system and evaluates the impacts of various auxiliary heat sources in Zhengzhou, China (latitude 34.75°). The research evaluates the influence of different auxiliary heat sources on system performance and investigates the optimal tilt and azimuth angles for solar collectors to maximize thermal efficiency. Results indicate that integrating a heat pump as an auxiliary heat source minimizes energy consumption and enhances economic viability. Notably, the optimal tilt angle of the solar collector deviates by approximately 5° from the geographical latitude. Moreover, analysis reveal consistent trends in azimuth and installation angles, particularly when the optimal azimuth angle is 0°, thereby impacting solar collector efficiency.

Sample tilting for speckle suppression through angular compounding.

Speckle degrades the quality of optical coherence tomography (OCT) images and impedes their visual interpretation. Current hardware methods for speckle suppression necessitate difficult hardware modifications. As a result, algorithmic approaches for speckle suppression generally lack validation or training with physically meaningful ground truth. Here, we demonstrate angular compounding through tilting of the sample with a motorized rotation stage. Tomograms acquired at different tilt angles are related to each other through a physics-informed affine map, which can be retrieved directly from the measurement data. Using a mechanical sample tilting stage obviates the need to alter the OCT hardware and enables effective angular compounding with existing OCT instruments.

Study on the regulation of droplet motion behavior on superhydrophobic surfaces

Wettability properties of the surface is essential for controlling the dynamic sliding of droplets, thereby facilitating surface self-cleaning and drag reduction. This study makes use of chemical etching and surface modification techniques to prepare superhydrophobic surfaces with micro-nano pore structures on copper. This research examines and evaluates the chemical composition, surface morphology, and hydrophobic characteristics of superhydrophobic surfaces, also investigates the exhibited excellent superhydrophobic properties, a positive correlation observed between the concentration of the modifier solution and the surface’s hydrophobic strength. Droplets move in an accelerated fashion on superhydrophobic surfaces, and the total resistance to droplet sliding decreases as the surface hydrophobicity increases and the wall tilt angle decreases. During the motion of droplets, the fluctuation range of the receding angle is considerably greater than that of the advancing angle, thereby rendering the receding angle as the primary determinant factor for droplet movement, and as the hydrophobicity of the surface improves, the fluctuation extent of the droplet’s receding angle experiences a significant diminution. Droplet motion on superhydrophobic surfaces comprises both slipping and rolling behaviors, the increased hydrophobicity of the surface and the larger tilt angle facilitate droplet movement in a slipping mode on the surface, within the experimental parameters, the proportion of rolling distance to slipping distance varies from 35 % to 15 %. This study has revealed innovative regulatory approaches for modulating the moving behavior of liquids on microstructured surfaces, potentially enabling the development of superior functional surfaces for fluid drag reduction or droplet manipulation in the future.

Mechanical response of double-stranded DNA: Bend, twist, and overwind.

We employed all-atom molecular dynamics simulations to explore the mechanical response of bending, twisting, and overwinding for double-stranded DNA (dsDNA). We analyzed the bending and twisting deformations, as well as their stiffnesses, using the tilt, roll, and twist modes under stretching force. Findings indicate that the roll and twist angles vary linearly with the stretching force but show opposite trends. The tilt, roll, and twist elastic moduli are considered constants, while the coupling between roll and twist modes slightly decreases under stretching force. The effect of the stretching force on the roll and twist modes, including both their deformations and elasticities, exhibits sequence-dependence, with symmetry around the base pair step. Furthermore, we examined the overwinding path and mechanism of dsDNA from the perspective of the stiffness matrix, based on the tilt, roll, and twist modes. The correlations among tilt, roll, and twist angles imply an alternative overwinding pathway via twist-roll coupling when dsDNA is stretched, wherein entropic contribution prevails.

Tailoring of Circularly Polarized Beams Employing Bound States in the Continuum in a Designed Photonic Crystal Metasurface Nanostructure.

We propose a photonic crystal (PC) nanostructure that combines bound states In the continuum (BIC) with a high-quality factor up to 107 for emitting circularly polarized beams. We break the in-plane inversion symmetry of the unit cell by tilting the triangular hole of the hexagonal lattice, resulting in the conversion of a symmetrically protected BIC to a quasi-BIC. High-quality circularly polarized light is obtained efficiently by adjusting the tilt angles of the hole and the thickness of the PC layer. By changing the hole's geometry in the unit cell, the Q-factor of circularly polarized light is further improved. The quality factor can be adjusted from 6.0 × 103 to 1.7 × 107 by deliberately changing the shape of the holes. Notably, the proposed nanostructure exhibits a large bandgap, which significantly facilitates the generation of stable single-mode resonance. The proposed structure is anticipated to have practical applications in the field of laser technology, particularly in the advancement of low-threshold PC surface emitting lasers (PCSELs).

Floating solar power loss due to motions induced by ocean waves: An experimental study

Whilst there is an interest in floating solar energy systems in coastal and offshore regions to utilise available sea space, they are subject to ocean waves that introduce constant momentum. Consequently, solar panels undergo periodic motions with the waves, causing a continuous change in tilt angle. The tilt angle variation is a sub-optimal process and leads to a loss of energy harnessing efficiency. To investigate this phenomenon, the present study innovatively installed a solar simulator on top of a wave tank. The solar simulator was used to generate high-strength light beams, under which, a floating solar unit was subject to periodic incident waves. Wave-induced motions to the solar system as well as the output power were measured. A systematic analysis of the results indicated that a floating solar unit can have significantly lower power output in waves, compared to its calm-water counterpart. An evident link was established between the wave-induced power loss and the wave-induced rotational movement of the panel. An empirical equation was derived which shows the power loss is predictable through the rotational amplitude. The results also highlight the importance of implementing wave attenuation technologies such as breakwaters to minimise wave-induced motions to floating solar systems. Overall, this research presents a novel experimental approach to assess the difference of floating solar power in ocean-wave versus calm-water scenarios, providing valuable insights for future solar projects on the ocean.

The association between patella alignment and morphology and knee osteoarthritis

ObjectiveThis study aims to quantitatively assess the relationship between the patella alignment and morphology and knee osteoarthritis (KOA), as well as the kinematics and kinetics of the knee, using gait analysis.MethodsEighty age-matched patients with KOA and control subjects were evaluated. Incident radiographic osteoarthritis (iROA) was identified using a Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade of ≥ 2. The modified Insall-Salvati ratio (Mod-ISR), patellar tilt angle (PTA), and patella index (PI) were utilized to evaluate the sagittal and transverse alignment of the patella and its morphology, respectively. Regression analyses were conducted to explore associations between patellar measurements and KOA, iROA, kinematics, and kinetics.ResultsSignificant differences were observed between the control and KOA groups in terms of KL grade, patella alta, abduction angle, and reaction force to the ground (P < 0.05, respectively). Following adjustment for covariates, a significant positive association was found between patella alta and KOA (OR = 0.307, 95%CI: 0.103 to 0.918, P = 0.035). Additionally, a significant negative association was observed between PTA and abduction angle (B = -0.376, 95%CI: -0.751 to -0.002; P = 0.049). The PI exhibited a statistically significant association with log-transformed vertical ground reaction force (B = 0.002, 95%CI: 0.001 to 0.003, P = 0.002). Furthermore, adjustment for covariates did not reveal any significant correlations with other indicators (P > 0.05, respectively).ConclusionThis study provides further evidence that proper alignment and morphology of the patella might be associated with maintaining normal biomechanical function. In addition, intervention measures targeting relevant patellar parameters, such as Mod-ISR, PTA, and PI, may positively impact KOA treatment outcomes.

Investigating swastika fins to enhance heat transfer and melting process of nano-enhanced phase change materials units

The ability of nano-enhanced phase change materials (NePCM) to store thermal energy has garnered the interest of scientists. An approach to enhancing thermal conductivity involves the implementation of novel fins that facilitate a more rapid PCM melting process. The present investigation assessed the efficacy of eight distinct fin configurations in augmenting the thermal properties of NePCM. Four occurrences featured swastika fins, whereas the remaining instances exhibited a 45-degree tilt angle. The enthalpy-porosity method was implemented to simulate heat transfer and melting process. The present research investigates the effects of fin tilt angles and swastika fins on the NePCM-thermal energy storage (TES) unit's mean temperature, liquid percentage, and thermal energy storage. Compared to the straight fins (Case 1), the long-arm swastika fins (Case 4) decreased the melting time by a factor of 2.3. In addition, Case 4 demonstrated exceptional thermal energy storage capabilities. Case 7 demonstrated that the tilting angle significantly affected the melting time, with a reduction of 34.9 %, compared to the non-tilted swastika fins utilized in Case 2. However, the increase in the fins' length was more substantial. According to the findings of this study, Case 4 is the optimal fin configuration for NePCM-TES.

Effect of groove textures on wear of friction pair between groove side and scraper under different factor combinations

Three-body wear is the primary wear mechanism in friction pair between groove side and scraper. This study quantitatively investigates the effect of groove textures on three-body wear under different factor combinations through abrasive wear experiments. The results indicate that groove textures significantly reduce wear of samples. The wear reduction rate of sample reaches 41% under the optimal factor combination. Width, depth, and tilt angle of groove textures significantly influence wear loss. Among these factors, width exhibits a negative effect on the change of wear loss, while depth and tilt angle show positive effects. Additionally, there are interactive effects on the change of wear loss between width and depth, as well as width and tilt angle. The effect process of groove textures to three-body wear was qualitatively analyzed by discrete element method (DEM) simulation. Combined with wear morphologies, the wear-resistant mechanism of groove textures was explored. The results indicate that groove textures can mitigate the severity of three-body abrasive wear, reduce the contact area between particles and samples, alter particles movement and enhance wear resistance. Meanwhile, groove textures can serve as a guiding mechanism to modify particles movement and direction and transform the sliding motion of coal particles into rolling motion, converting the continuous “face-face” contact of three-body wear into intermittent “point-face” and “line-face” contacts. This study provides novel study ideas and theoretical foundations for wear-resistant designs in mining machinery and three-body wear equipment.

Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System for Generating Energy to Dairy Farm Activities

Minas Gerais is the leading milk-producing state in Brazil, and many dairy activities are supplied with electricity by the cable aerial network of the electrical energy state company. Given that the Brazilian energy matrix relies primarily on hydroelectric power, studies on the potential of other renewable energy sources in the context of dairy farms are innovative. Additionally, frequent disturbances and interruptions have motivated the installation of solar energy systems on dairy farms. However, the scarcity of technical and scientific studies demonstrating the benefits of electricity generated from photovoltaic panels in Minas Gerais has caused dairy farmers to fear potential financial losses. In this study, grid-connected photovoltaic systems in dairy farms were evaluated, considering three fixed tilt angles for the panels (latitude - 10°, latitude, and latitude + 10°) and electrical energy demands of dairy activities associated with two herd sizes (100 and 150 cows). Meteorological databases and mathematical models were used to predict daily global radiation on tilted panels in dairy farms of two Brazilian municipalities of Minas Gerais State (Lavras and Paracatu). Energy consumption related to dairy activities was monitored for 12 months. For both municipalities, the best results were verified with the tilt angle of panels equal to the local latitude - 10°. The municipality with the lowest latitude (Paracatu) showed higher electricity generation potential. In all simulated scenarios, a greater energy surplus was found from late spring to early autumn (Southern Hemisphere), when the higher electricity generation by the photovoltaic panels met the elevated electrical energy demand of the dairy farms. A high energy surplus was also verified during midwinter, where lower energy consumption by the dairy farms compensated for the reduced availability of solar radiation. The proposed methodology can be adapted to other dairy farms, agricultural and urban buildings.

Design and Testing of a 2-DOF Adaptive Profiling Header for Forage Harvesters

The existing forage harvester header cannot automatically adjust the height and inclination during operation, resulting in uneven stubble height of forage, which, in turn, affects the efficiency of harvesting and the quality of forage regeneration. To address this issue, this study conducted the design and experimentation of a 2-degrees-of-freedom (DOF) profiling header. Firstly, this study designed an adaptive profiling header with 2-DOF adjustment, which was realized by the height adjustment mechanism and the tilt angle adjustment mechanism. The relationship model between the profiling device and the attitude of the header was established so that the header can acquire ground undulation in real time through the angle sensor of the profiling device. In order to verify the rationality of the header design, a co-simulation model of ADAMS and MATLAB/Simulink was built, and the header attitude control system was designed based on the fuzzy PID algorithm. The co-simulation results show that the header height (H) is always kept around 150 mm during the forwarding process of the harvester, with a maximum error of 5.8 mm, and the average relative error (REH) and root mean square error (RMSEH) were 1.4% and 2.6 mm, respectively, and the maximum error of the tilt angle (γ) of the header is 0.53° and the RMSEγ is 0.22°, which indicates that the header profiling mechanism can accurately reflect the undulation of the terrain and the header attitude control system has good robustness. Finally, the test platform was built and tested in a grassland. The test results show that the average height of the header is 149.8 mm, the maximum error is 7.5 mm, and the REH and RMSEH are 3.4% and 5.3 mm, respectively. The average error of the header inclination is 0.34°, and the maximum error is 0.57°. The test results indicate that the header can realize the adaptive adjustment of height and inclination, and the control system has high precision, stability and reliability, meeting the demand of automatic regulation of header attitude of a forage harvester.

Near-Ground wind field characteristics of tracking photovoltaic systems based on field measurements

The study conducts field measurements at a tracking photovoltaic power station in Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, investigating near-ground incoming wind characteristics, spatial coherence, and their impact on the flow field of the tracking photovoltaic system. Actual measurements indicate a low dispersion degree in the roughness index of this area, with an average roughness index of α = 0.1228, which is consistent with the characteristics of open land and desert areas. The incoming wind speed profile largely complies with European wind load specifications, with turbulence intensity measured at different heights exceeding other wind load specifications, primarily due to increased sand movement contributing to turbulence in desert areas. Additionally, this study proposes calculation formulas for measured turbulence intensity, integration scale, and gust factor, offering valuable insights into the incoming wind field characteristics in this region. Furthermore, the investigation into spatial coherence and decay parameters revealed the superior performance of the Krenk model in high frequency bands and over long distances. Lastly, the tracking photovoltaic array induces noticeable shading effects, altering flow field characteristics significantly, with a diminished impact on wind flow velocity as the tilt angle of the photovoltaic panel decreases. These studies serve as a valuable reference for gaining a deeper understanding of wind field characteristics, wind load calculation, and the optimal design of tracking photovoltaic systems.

The interaction between filaments in dielectric barrier discharge excited by bipolar/unipolar nanosecond pulse powers

This study investigates the behavior of discharge filaments in dielectric barrier discharges with a focus on the effects of nanosecond pulse voltage polarity. We observed significant repulsion between discharge filaments when the pin electrode was grounded in bipolar nanosecond pulse discharge. The tilt angle of the filaments was directly proportional to the peak current, which is indicative of charge density. When the bare pin electrode acted as an H.V. electrode, the repulsion phenomenon was diminished. Surface charges released through the bare pin electrode instead of accumulated on the dielectric surface accounts for this phenomenon. The study also highlights the impact of bipolar versus unipolar nanosecond pulse powers. The addition of a water resistor (WR) results in a slower falling edge of the pulse voltage and the absence of subsequent reverse discharges. The repulsion between filaments disappears both in pin-to-ground discharge and pin-to-H.V. discharge. The introduction of WR leads to a reduction of the current pulse’s duration and a premature termination of the discharge process, resulting the influence of surface charges on filament positioning negligible. It is hypothesized that the spatial distribution of ions does not exhibit significant repulsion, attributed to their substantial mass and sparse distribution in space.