Dissertation
Application of low current gliding arc plasma discharges for hydrogen sulfide decomposition and carbon dioxide emission reduction
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Drexel University
Nov 2011
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00007845
Abstract
Presently, hydrogen sulfide decomposition and carbon dioxide emission reduction are among some of the most costly and challenging processes encountered in industry. As a result, the search for efficient, low cost solutions to these processes are often proposed and studied. Unfortunately, very few cost effective solutions have been discovered making implementation at industrial scale very difficult. More recently, the application of low current gliding arc has been proposed as a promising technology for these industrial processes; however poor reactor design and unrealistic gas compositions have ultimately made industrial implementation impossible. In this study, two new, improved types of low current gliding arc, which can operate with realistic mixtures and can be applied at a large scale, are proposed, designed, and characterized. These newly proposed devices are then utilized for hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide decomposition. The results of these studies were found to be very promising.
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- Title
- Application of low current gliding arc plasma discharges for hydrogen sulfide decomposition and carbon dioxide emission reduction
- Creators
- Thomas Patrick Nunnally
- Contributors
- Alexander A. Fridman (Advisor) - Drexel University, Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- xvi, 180 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Engineering (1970-2026); Mechanical Engineering (and Mechanics) (1970-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991021889088604721