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| Author |
Dinh, D.K.; Trenchev, G.; Lee, D.H.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Arc plasma reactor modification for enhancing performance of dry reforming of methane |
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A1 Journal article |
Year  |
2020 |
Publication |
Journal Of Co2 Utilization |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Co2 Util |
| Volume |
42 |
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101352 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
Arc plasma technology is gaining increasing interest for a variety of chemical reaction applications. In this study, we demonstrate how modifying the reactor geometry can significantly enhance the chemical reaction performance. Using dry reforming of methane as a model reaction, we studied different rotating arc reactors (conventional rotating arc reactor and nozzle-type rotating arc reactor) to evaluate the effect of attaching a downstream nozzle. The nozzle structure focuses the heat to a confined reaction volume, resulting in enhanced heat transfer from the arc into gas activation and reduced heat losses to the reactor walls. Compared to the conventional rotating arc reactor, this yields much higher CH4 and CO2 conversion (i.e., 74% and 49%, respectively, versus 40% and 28% in the conventional reactor, at 5 kJ/L) as well as energy efficiency (i.e., 53% versus 36%). The different performance in both reactors was explained by both experiments (measurements of temperature and oscillogram of current and voltage) and numerical modelling of the gas flow dynamics, heat transfer and fluid plasma of the reactor chambers. The results provide important insights for design optimization of arc plasma reactors for various chemical reactions. |
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000599717000009 |
Publication Date |
2020-11-05 |
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2212-9820 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
7.7 |
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| Notes |
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, NK225F and NG0340) ; This work is supported by the Institutional research program (NK225F and NG0340) of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.7; 2020 IF: 4.292 |
| Call Number |
PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:173859 |
Serial |
6431 |
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