Integration and control of an induction-coupled plasma system and facility

Conference · Sun Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:175914

Smith, R K; Cunningham, J W ^[1]

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1. Sverdrup Technology Inst., Tullahoma, TN (United States)

Plasma systems have been used for a number of industrial and aerospace applications over the last 35 years. Recent efforts to remediate environmental problems are increasing the number of applications. A proprietary process known as Plasma Energy Recycle and Conversion (PERC{trademark}) is being developed by Plasma Technology, Inc. of Santa Fe, NM, to eliminate waste material cleanly and efficiently. This process uses a radio frequency (RF) induction-coupled plasma (ICP) system to heat a thermal reactor to high temperatures for this purpose. The principle components of this facility include the RF heater and a vacuum tube power supply, a modular thermal reactor, auxiliary support equipment such as vacuum, cooling water and gaseous supply systems, controls, instrumentation and data acquisition systems. This paper provides an overview of the Sverdrup-provided or modified facility design requirements and principle systems and components.

• OSTI ID: 175914
• Report Number(s): CONF-9510125--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
COOLING SYSTEMS
DATA ACQUISITION
DECOMPOSITION
DESIGN
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
OFF-GAS SYSTEMS
PLASMA FURNACES
PLASMA HEATING
POWER SUPPLIES
RADIOWAVE RADIATION
RF SYSTEMS
SAFETY ANALYSIS
VACUUM SYSTEMS
WASTE PROCESSING PLANTS