Journal article
Compact plasmatron-boosted hydrogen generation technology for vehicular applications
International journal of hydrogen energy, v 24(4), pp 341-350
1999
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Abstract
Onboard hydrogen generation using compact plasmatron devices could provide important new possibilities for reducing pollution from motor vehicles, making use of alternative fuels, and increasing engine efficiency. These improvements would involve the use of the plasmatron as a very small, rugged, rapid response and highly flexible means of electrical heating of gases. Plasmatron heating could be used to facilitate conversion of a wide range of hydrocarbon fuels into hydrogen-rich gas onboard a vehicle. Use of combinations of fuels is possible through potential transformation of a variety of fuels into hydrogen-rich gas. Another advantage of use of onboard plasmatron generation of hydrogen is that it could be used only when required and could be readily turned on and off. Preliminary experimental studies of plasmatron conversion of difficult-to-use alternative fuels (biofuels), iso-octane (representative of gasoline), and diesel fuel are described. Concepts for application to trucks and other heavy duty vehicles, sport utility vehicles and automobiles are discussed.
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- Title
- Compact plasmatron-boosted hydrogen generation technology for vehicular applications
- Creators
- L Bromberg - Plasma TechnologyD.R Cohn - Plasma TechnologyA Rabinovich - Plasma TechnologyJ.E Surma - Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryJ Virden - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Publication Details
- International journal of hydrogen energy, v 24(4), pp 341-350
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- C. and J. Nyheim Plasma Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000080064200008
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0032679941
- Other Identifier
- 991021862390104721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Chemistry, Physical
- Electrochemistry
- Energy & Fuels