Journal article
Process optimization of methane reforming to syngas using Gliding Arc Plasmatron
Plasma processes and polymers, v 16(4), pp 1-10
01 Apr 2019
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Abstract
The main objective of this paper is analysis of the advantages of using non-thermal gliding arc plasma for natural gas reforming to Syngas. The key feature of gliding arc reforming process is that non-equilibrium plasma is used only as a catalyst thus ensuring minimum energy consumption (3-5% of fuel heating value). The dependence of Specific Energy Requirement (SER), Electric Power Consumption and produced syngas composition on incoming air/methane flow rate, O/C ratio and preheating temperature is discussed. The optimal parameters of the process (SER -0.25 kW-h m(-3) of syngas at O/C ratio - 1.3 and electric power consumption <5%) could be achieved by preheating incoming air/methane mixture with highly efficient heat exchanger (simulated in experiments by external electrical heater). With the aim of possible industrial applications, the results obtained are at high flowrate (40-80 SLPM), O/C ratio 1.1-1.5, preheating temperature - 800 K and high Syngas concentration (H-2- 25-27 vol.%; CO 15-17 vol%).
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- Title
- Process optimization of methane reforming to syngas using Gliding Arc Plasmatron
- Creators
- Shridhar B. Shenoy - Nyheim Plasma InstituteDrexel UniversityPhiladelphiaUSAAlexander Rabinovich - Plasma (Russia)Alexander Fridman - Plasma (Russia)Howard Pearlman - Advanced Cooling Technologies
- Publication Details
- Plasma processes and polymers, v 16(4), pp 1-10
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 10
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- C. and J. Nyheim Plasma Institute; Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000465018600002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85062331354
- Other Identifier
- 991019168517204721
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- Industry collaboration
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Physics, Applied
- Physics, Condensed Matter
- Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
- Polymer Science