Method and apparatus for chemically altering fluids in continuous flow

Patent · Tue Oct 19 04:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:5298495

Heath, W O; Virden, Jr, J W; Richardson, R L; Bergsman, T M

The present invention relates to a continuous flow fluid reactor for chemically altering fluids. The reactor operates on standard frequency (50 to 60 Hz) electricity. The fluid reactor contains particles that are energized by the electricity to form a corona throughout the volume of the reactor and subsequently a non-equilibrium plasma that interacts with the fluid. Particles may form a fixed bed or a fluid bed. Electricity may be provided through electrodes or through an inductive coil. Fluids include gases containing exhaust products and organic fuels requiring oxidation. 4 figures.

• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• Assignee: Battelle Memorial Inst., Richland, WA (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5254231; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-923769
• OSTI ID: 5298495
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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