Electrostatic Atomizer Voltage Balance to Limit Static Charging

The counter electrode serves as an intermediary component that provides a controlled path for negative ions to attach to, preventing them from reaching physical objects. By positioning the counter electrode between the atomizing electrode and the physical objects, it mediates the interaction between charged droplets and objects, allowing ions to be captured harmlessly on the counter electrode surface.

The voltage parameters are changed by applying a ground potential (0V) to the counter electrode while applying a negative high voltage (e.g., -5kV) to the atomizing electrode. This parameter configuration creates an electric field that directs negative ions toward the counter electrode rather than allowing them to attach to physical objects, thus resolving the static electrification problem while maintaining atomization effectiveness.

The counter electrode acts as an intermediary that captures negative ions before they can reach physical objects. By setting it at ground potential, it provides a safe discharge path for ions while maintaining the simplicity of voltage application. The counter electrode mediates between the high-voltage atomizing electrode and the grounded physical objects, preventing direct ion-object interaction.

The ground potential applied to the counter electrode, which initially seemed to cause the problem of ion drift, is actually converted into a benefit by creating an electric field that guides negative ions to attach to the counter electrode instead of physical objects. The harmful ion drift is redirected into a controlled attachment process on the counter electrode surface.