First Report on Non-Thermal Plasma Reactor Scaling Criteria and Optimization Models
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). To design and build NTP reactors that are optimized for particular DoD applications, one must understand the basic decomposition chemistry of the target compounds and how the decomposition of a particular chemical species depends on the air-emissions stream parameters and the reactor operating parameters. This report is intended to serve as an overview of the subject of reactor scaling an optimization and will discuss the basic decomposition chemistry of nitric oxide and two representative VOCs, trichloroethylene and carbon tetrachloride, and the connection between the basic plasma chemistry, the target species properties, and the reactor operating parameters. System architecture, that is how NTP reactors can be combined or ganged to achieve higher capacity, will also be briefly discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 13, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA363470
Entities
People
- Louis A. Rosocha
- Richard A. Korzekwa
Organizations
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory