Modular hybrid plasma reactor and related systems and methods

Details Modular hybrid plasma reactor and related systems and methods Modular hybrid plasma reactor and related systems and methods

2006-03-28

2010-06-22

Ralis, Stephen J (Department: 3742)

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

C219S121520, C219S121590

Reexamination Certificate

active

07741577

ABSTRACT:
A device, method and system for generating a plasma is disclosed wherein an electrical arc is established and the movement of the electrical arc is selectively controlled. In one example, modular units are coupled to one another to collectively define a chamber. Each modular unit may include an electrode and a cathode spaced apart and configured to generate an arc therebetween. A device, such as a magnetic or electromagnetic device, may be used to selectively control the movement of the arc about a longitudinal axis of the chamber. The arcs of individual modules may be individually controlled so as to exhibit similar or dissimilar motions about the longitudinal axis of the chamber. In another embodiment, an inlet structure may be used to selectively define the flow path of matter introduced into the chamber such that it travels in a substantially circular or helical path within the chamber.

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