Fundamental limitations of non-thermal plasma processing for internal combustion engine NO{sub x} control

Conference · Thu Aug 19 00:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:10184671

Penetrante, B M

This paper discusses the physics and chemistry of non-thermal plasma processing for post-combustion NO{sub x} control in internal combustion engines. A comparison of electron beam and electrical discharge processing is made regarding their power consumption, radical production, NO{sub x} removal mechanisms, and by product formation. Can non-thermal deNO{sub x} operate efficiently without additives or catalysts? How much electrical power does it cost to operate? What are the by-products of the process? This paper addresses these fundamental issues based on an analysis of the electron-molecule processes and chemical kinetics.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 10184671
• Report Number(s): UCRL-JC-114852; CONF-9308149-1; ON: DE93019622; TRN: 93:023876
• Resource Relation: Conference: 4. international symposium on high pressure low temperature plasma chemistry,Bratislava (Slovakia),29 Aug - 1 Sep 1993; Other Information: PBD: 19 Aug 1993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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