摘要:
A reformer is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a channel to convey a preheated plurality of reactants containing both a feedstock fuel and an oxidant. A plasma generator is provided to apply an electrical potential to the reactants sufficient to ionize one or more of the reactants. These ionized reactants are then conveyed to a reaction zone where they are chemically transformed into synthesis gas containing a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A heat transfer mechanism is used to transfer heat from an external heat source to the reformer to provide the heat of reformation.
摘要:
A reformer is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a channel to convey a preheated plurality of reactants containing both a feedstock fuel and an oxidant. A plasma generator is provided to apply an electrical potential to the reactants sufficient to ionize one or more of the reactants. These ionized reactants are then conveyed to a reaction zone where they are chemically transformed into synthesis gas containing a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A heat transfer mechanism is used to transfer heat from an external heat source to the reformer to provide the heat of reformation.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for oxidizing a combustible material. The method includes introducing a volume of the combustible material into a plasma zone (114) of a gliding electric arc oxidation system (104). The method also includes introducing a volume of oxidizer into the plasma zone (114) of the gliding electric arc oxidation system (104). The volume of oxidizer includes a stoichiometrically excessive amount of oxygen. The method also includes generating an electrical discharge between electrodes within the plasma zone (114) of the gliding electric arc oxidation system (104) to oxidize the combustible material.
摘要:
A ceramic electrode (122) for a gliding electric arc system. The ceramic electrode (122) includes a ceramic fin (200) defining a spine (202), a heel (206), and a tin (208). A discharge edge (204) of the ceramic fin (200) definces a diverging profile approximately from the heel (206) of the ceramic fin (200) to the tip (208) of the ceramic fin (200). A mounting surface (210) coupled to the ceramic fin (200) facilitates mounting the ceramic fin (200) within the gliding electric arc system. One or more ceramic electrodes (122) may be used in the gliding arc system or other systems which at least partially oxidize a combustile material.
摘要:
A reformer is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a channel to convey a preheated plurality of reactants containing both a feedstock fuel and an oxidant. A plasma generator is provided to apply an electrical potential to the reactants sufficient to ionize one or more of the reactants. These ionized reactants are then conveyed to a reaction zone where they are chemically transformed into synthesis gas containing a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A heat transfer mechanism is used to transfer heat from an external heat source to the reformer to provide the heat of reformation.