Feasibility Analysis Report for Hybrid Non-Thermal Plasma Reactors
Abstract
The purpose of SERDP project CP-1038 is to evaluate and develop non-thermal plasma (NTP) reactor technology for DoD air emissions control applications. The primary focus is on oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and a secondary focus on hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), especially volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Because pollutant-containing air-emission streams within the DoD frequently span a broad range of pollutant concentrations, flow rates, and gas conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) a single type of NTP reactor is not expected to fit all types of emissions streams. Additionally, stand alone NTP reactors may provide neither an adequate means of pollutant removal nor an acceptable economic solution. Therefore, hybrid systems (combinations of different NTP reactor types or architectures), which employ adsorbents and/or catalytic media are being examined by researchers in this field. This report is intended to provide a preliminary summary analysis of a few representative hybrid systems as a means of introducing the hybrid or staged-system concept. For the purposes of this report, we will present qualitative, rather than quantitative, analyses of hybrid reactors. That is, primary discussing of relative advantages and/or disadvantages or example systems. Additional project work in FY98 will be required to present more quantitative data for hybrids.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 15, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA363223
Entities
People
- Louis A. Rosocha
Organizations
- Los Alamos National Laboratory