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Author |
Kozák, T.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Evaluation of the energy efficiency of CO2 conversion in microwave discharges using a reaction kinetics model |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Plasma sources science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume |
24 |
Issue |
24 |
Pages |
015024 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
We use a zero-dimensional reaction kinetics model to simulate CO2 conversion in microwave discharges where the excitation of the vibrational levels plays a significant role in the dissociation kinetics. The model includes a description of the CO2 vibrational kinetics, taking into account state-specific VT and VV relaxation reactions and the effect of vibrational excitation on other chemical reactions. The model is used to simulate a general tubular microwave reactor, where a stream of CO2 flows through a plasma column generated by microwave radiation. We study the effects of the internal plasma parameters, namely the reduced electric field, electron density and the total specific energy input, on the CO2 conversion and its energy efficiency. We report the highest energy efficiency (up to 30%) for a specific energy input in the range 0.41.0 eV/molecule and a reduced electric field in the range 50100 Td and for high values of the electron density (an ionization degree greater than 10−5). The energy efficiency is mainly limited by the VT relaxation which contributes dominantly to the vibrational energy losses and also contributes significantly to the heating of the reacting gas. The model analysis provides useful insight into the potential and limitations of CO2 conversion in microwave discharges. |
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Thesis |
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Publisher |
Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
Bristol |
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Wos |
000348298200025 |
Publication Date |
2014-12-23 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0963-0252;1361-6595; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
100 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.302; 2015 IF: 3.591 |
Call Number |
c:irua:122243 |
Serial |
1087 |
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Author |
Kozák, T.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Splitting of CO2 by vibrational excitation in non-equilibrium plasmas : a reaction kinetics model |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Plasma sources science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume |
23 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
045004 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
We present a zero-dimensional kinetic model of CO2 splitting in non-equilibrium plasmas. The model includes a description of the CO2 vibrational kinetics (25 vibrational levels up to the dissociation limit of the molecule), taking into account state-specific VT and VV relaxation reactions and the effect of vibrational excitation on other chemical reactions. The model is applied to study the reaction kinetics of CO2 splitting in an atmospheric-pressure dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) and in a moderate-pressure microwave discharge. The model results are in qualitative agreement with published experimental works. We show that the CO2 conversion and its energy efficiency are very different in these two types of discharges, which reflects the important dissociation mechanisms involved. In the microwave discharge, excitation of the vibrational levels promotes efficient dissociation when the specific energy input is higher than a critical value (2.0 eV/molecule under the conditions examined). The calculated energy efficiency of the process has a maximum of 23%. In the DBD, vibrationally excited levels do not contribute significantly to the dissociation of CO2 and the calculated energy efficiency of the process is much lower (5%). |
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Thesis |
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Publisher |
Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
Bristol |
Editor |
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Wos |
000345761500014 |
Publication Date |
2014-06-17 |
Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0963-0252;1361-6595; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
170 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.302; 2014 IF: 3.591 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117398 |
Serial |
3108 |
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